Bank Driver - Carlisle

Cumbria Health On Call

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Job summary

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to become a Bank Driver as part of our CHoC driving team in Carlisle.

The following shifts have become available:-

Week 2 - Thursday Night - 22:45 to 08:15

Week 4 - Thursday Night - 22:45 to 08:15

Week 5 - Tuesday Night - 22:45 to 08:15

Week 8 - Thursday Night - 22:45 to 08:15

Week 11 - Tuesday Night - 22:45 to 08:15

Subject to interest levels, this post may close early.

CLOSING DATE: 13 JULY 2023

Main duties of the job

To provide a professional driving service for medical personnel travelling to meet the needs of patients requiring Out Of Hours medical attention. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team situated at one of CHoCs bases in Cumbria.

The driving team is an integral part of the CHoC system ensuring clinicians, GPs, Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, reach our patients safely throughout Cumbria. Drivers on shift work closely with the Control Room Supervisor and Despatcher, and the clinician to prioritise visits and guarantee efficient and effective delivery of care. Our 4x4 vehicles are safe and robust providing a professional driving provision in all weather conditions. Effective communications on shift are paramount to ensure an efficient service is maintained.

About us

Cumbria Health on Call - CHoC places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

Working for CHoC can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.

Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.

Date posted

29 June 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.53 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0554-23-0031

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

Job description

Job responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.

1.Ensure you are fit to drive and meet all driver authorisation requirements throughout your employment. In line with the DVLAs guidance for drivers 70 and over CHoC will require any applicant who meets this criteria to undergo a driver medical/sight test (DVLA Standard) as part of the recruitment process.

2. Read and be fully aware of the content of the Driver Handbook.

3. Maintain full responsibility for the vehicle, contents and passengers whilst on duty.

4. Ensure all technology is fully functioning and fully charged at the start of shift regularly checking the items are stored safely, charged and updated where necessary.

5. Carry out thorough pre-shift checks, equipment checks and restock if required.

6. Assist in the set-up of the clinical rooms at the beginning of shift if required. You may also be required to check the rooms at the end of shift and ensure CHoC equipment has been returned to store.

7. Drive the doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse to home visits, meeting the needs of patients in the out-of-hours period.

8.Ensure the rules of the road are followed, utilising all available vehicle and TomTom systems, to ensure safe driving is maintained throughout.

9.During shift answer and make calls to the control room by various communication methods, always remember the legal position whilst driving.

10.Assist in completing patient contact forms where applicable for control and doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse in the event of technology failure.

11. Assist the clinician as and when necessary including assisting with equipment, chaperoning (as per policy), communications with control.

12. Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an emergency, following guidance from the clinician.

13. Monitor the prescription pad for the vehicle following the CHoC Prescription guidance. You may also be required to assist in the topping up and management of printer prescriptions following guidance.

14.Assist in the transfer, countersigning and transport of Controlled Drugs.

15. Ensure effective handover with the oncoming shift (incl. driving colleagues, clinicians, receptionists and control room supervisor).

16. Carry out post-shift checks and restock if required.

17. Follow up Left Equipment when not required for visits.

18. Ensure clear and concise communications with your Team Leader are maintained through various communication methods including where appropriate the site communications log.

19. During shift, after consultation with the control room Supervisor, travel and work across the County wherever and whenever needed to meet the demands of the service.

20. Assist the team Leader in the day to day management and maintenance of the base.

21. Regularly log onto your CHoC email account and familiarise yourself with the CHoC website (in particular the Staff Section).

22. Inform your Driver Team Leader of any times within the year that you are unable to work e.g. annual holidays, hospital appointments etc so the Team Leader can ensure annual leave allowances within the contracted team can be managed

23. To carry out any other reasonable duties in departments/locations as and when required, subject to training and capabilities.

24. To adhere to all CHOC Policies and Procedures.

25. Participate and ensure own on-going development, maintaining compliance for mandatory training.

26. To maintain a high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of information dealt with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security at all times.

27. Undertake any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.