Integrated Care 24 Ltd

Driver/Receptionist

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Job summary

The Role

Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, were made that way.

From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients every role at IC24 is made to be brave.

The dual job purpose of this exciting role is to be the first point of contact for patients upon arrival at a dedicated base, welcoming them and ensuring their confidentiality is always maintained, whilst also providing transport to GPs on visits around the locality to visit patients.

The receptionist element of the role would include comfort calls to patients, appointment booking or incoming calls about a possible bereavement. This part of the role requires empathy and competent IT skills to navigate your way around a computer screen, whilst talking to a patient on the phone who is potentially in distress.

The driver element of the role will include vehicle and medical equipment checks. As well as use of an IC24 car to transport clinicians to a call where a person is in need. This could also include you accompanying the clinician into patient homes. Due to this the role requires applicants to hold a full, clean, manual driving licence.

This role includes a variety of tasks throughout the shift, keeping it balanced and interesting, whilst always remaining focused. There are achievable options for progression within a variety of roles.

Main duties of the job

Do you have the passion to work in a busy out of hours environment offering a professional patient care service in our Mid & South Essex locality? If you want to work for a company who is dedicated and passionate toward their workforce, and you are enthusiastic about helping others and making a difference whilst forging a career in this industry, this role would be perfect for you!

If you have any queries, or would like to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Georgia Harris atgeorgia.harris@ic24.nhs.uk.

Who are we?

We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services.

LocationMid & South Essex (Broomfield, Southend, Thurrock and Basildon). As part of your normal responsibilities, you could be required to work at any of these locations when required

Hours AvailableEvenings, overnights and weekend hours available, covering a 24/7 operation

About us

Whats in it for you:-

  • Hourly rate of £10.92 - £17.47 depending on hours worked
  • Enhanced Bank Holiday rates (if appropriate & dependable on role)
  • Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service
  • Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme
  • Free 24/7 independent counselling service
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Free membership to our reward and discount platform
  • Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount Schemes

Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and two references.

We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.

careers.ic24.org.uk

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability andthose from other under-represented groups.

If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team oncareers@ic24.nhs.uk.

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.92 an hour plus enhancements on evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0214-23-0420

Job locations

Phoenix House

Christopher Martn Road

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


Broomfield Hospital

Chelmsford

Essex

cm1 7et


Southend Hospital Nhs Trust

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-sea

Essex

SS0 0RY


Thurrock Community Hospital

Long Lane

Grays

Essex

RM16 2PX


Job description

Job responsibilities

Driving IC24 vehicles transporting Duty Doctors to domiciliary visits.

Recording all essential information in an efficient and effective manner on the patient management system.

Working with the duty doctor to manage workload between home visits, PCC appointments and telephone advice within clinical priority, ensuring compliance with company policies and attainment of key performance indicators.

Working with and ensuring two way communication with the Call Centres to ensure efficient operation.

Operating all in car communications and patient management system equipment to support accurate record keeping.

Supporting the provision of individualised patient care, respecting the individual patient and their environment, maintaining the patients self-esteem and confidentiality at all times.

Ensuring the correct use of equipment and vehicles at all times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Driving IC24 vehicles transporting Duty Doctors to domiciliary visits.

Recording all essential information in an efficient and effective manner on the patient management system.

Working with the duty doctor to manage workload between home visits, PCC appointments and telephone advice within clinical priority, ensuring compliance with company policies and attainment of key performance indicators.

Working with and ensuring two way communication with the Call Centres to ensure efficient operation.

Operating all in car communications and patient management system equipment to support accurate record keeping.

Supporting the provision of individualised patient care, respecting the individual patient and their environment, maintaining the patients self-esteem and confidentiality at all times.

Ensuring the correct use of equipment and vehicles at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of English and IT skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • IT literate
  • Good telephone manner
  • Excellent driving skills
  • Full manual driving licence with substantial driving experience

Desirable

  • General office experience
  • Primary Care experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Good level of English and IT skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • IT literate
  • Good telephone manner
  • Excellent driving skills
  • Full manual driving licence with substantial driving experience

Desirable

  • General office experience
  • Primary Care experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Integrated Care 24 Ltd

Address

Phoenix House

Christopher Martn Road

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


Employer's website

https://careers.ic24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Integrated Care 24 Ltd

Address

Phoenix House

Christopher Martn Road

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


Employer's website

https://careers.ic24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Assistant

IC24 Recruitment Team

careers@ic24.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

20 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.92 an hour plus enhancements on evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

B0214-23-0420

Job locations

Phoenix House

Christopher Martn Road

Basildon

SS14 3EZ


Broomfield Hospital

Chelmsford

Essex

cm1 7et


Southend Hospital Nhs Trust

Prittlewell Chase

Westcliff-on-sea

Essex

SS0 0RY


Thurrock Community Hospital

Long Lane

Grays

Essex

RM16 2PX


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