Job summary
To use the ABUHB departmental vehicle to provide an Urgent Primary Care driving service to primarily respond to patient needs within Gwent by GP/Nurse visits, to drive the duty GP/Nurse to the patients home safely and within agreed standard timescales, and to provide an escort to the GP/Nurse in the patient's home to assist and support as chaperone if requested
The post holder will work within clearly defined procedures using their own initiative on routine matters. Supervision will be available.
Organises own day to day work tasks
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
Main duties of the job
Required to work flexible hours - To work Out of hours , Evenings, Weekends, Overnights and Bank Holidays
To drive the duty doctor / nurse to visits safely and within the current road and traffic act regulations
To provide a reception role when not driving and will be required to book in patients on the Adastra system.
maintain the cleanliness of the vehicles.
Be responsible for loading and unloading the appropriate medical equipment in the vehicle. To ensure all necessary equipment / stationery is available in the car at the start of the session.
To record all visits on log sheets to a high degree of accuracy. Returning all completed paperwork to the base after journeys.
To plan routes in advance and in order of priority (as decided by the GP/Nurse). Liaising with duty Shift Lead in the event of any problems or further visits require a change in clinical priority.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
Regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant health and safety procedures.
To set up and set down equipment at start / end of shift.
To attend appropriate training courses as requested by the management team.
To be available for staff meetings and meetings with management.
To follow ABUHB policies and procedures as laid out in Urgent Primary Care Service Terms and Conditions and Induction/Information Pack.
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About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Required to work flexible hours To work Out of hours i.e. Evenings, Weekends, Overnights, Bank Holidays
To drive the duty doctor / nurse to visits safely and within the current road and traffic act regulations The postholder will also provide a reception role when not driving and will be required to book in patients on the Adastrasystem. To maintain the cleanliness of the vehicles. Each session check windscreen and headlights are clean and that the interioris cleared of all call sheets and rubbish
To be responsible for loading and unloading the appropriate medical equipment in the vehicle. To ensure all necessary equipment / stationery is available in the car at the start of the session. To record all visits on log sheets to a high degree of accuracy. Returning all completed paperwork to the base after journeys. To plan routes in advance and in order of priority (as decided by the GP/Nurse). Liaising with duty Shift Lead in the event ofany problems or further visits require a change in clinical priority. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public. Exchanges routine information with colleagues, external contacts, patients Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant healthand safety procedures. To set up and set down equipment at start / end of shift. To attend appropriate training courses as requested by the management team. To be available for staff meetings and meetings with management. To follow ABUHB policies and procedures as laid out in Urgent Primary Care Service Terms and Conditions and Induction/Information Pack.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Required to work flexible hours To work Out of hours i.e. Evenings, Weekends, Overnights, Bank Holidays
To drive the duty doctor / nurse to visits safely and within the current road and traffic act regulations The postholder will also provide a reception role when not driving and will be required to book in patients on the Adastrasystem. To maintain the cleanliness of the vehicles. Each session check windscreen and headlights are clean and that the interioris cleared of all call sheets and rubbish
To be responsible for loading and unloading the appropriate medical equipment in the vehicle. To ensure all necessary equipment / stationery is available in the car at the start of the session. To record all visits on log sheets to a high degree of accuracy. Returning all completed paperwork to the base after journeys. To plan routes in advance and in order of priority (as decided by the GP/Nurse). Liaising with duty Shift Lead in the event ofany problems or further visits require a change in clinical priority. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public. Exchanges routine information with colleagues, external contacts, patients Maintain regular consistent and professional attendance, punctuality, personal appearance and adherence to relevant healthand safety procedures. To set up and set down equipment at start / end of shift. To attend appropriate training courses as requested by the management team. To be available for staff meetings and meetings with management. To follow ABUHB policies and procedures as laid out in Urgent Primary Care Service Terms and Conditions and Induction/Information Pack.
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of Basic education to GCSE or equivalent level
- Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training over a number of weeks not months or equivalent experience
- Full clean driving licence
- Proven IT skills must be able to access emails
- Proven Good Customer Care Service
Desirable
- Have good geographical knowledge of the coverage area
- Advanced driving
Skills and Atributes
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and maintaining a professional standard approach
- Ability to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in a team
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Able to work flexibly in relation to the Urgent Primary Care operational times and to work 50% of allocated Bank holidays on a rotational basis
- Willing to work across all of the UPC Hours/ sites
Desirable
- Willing to provide cover at short notice if necessary and any other duties within your capabilities and banding
Person Specification
Qualification and Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of Basic education to GCSE or equivalent level
- Knowledge of relevant policies, procedures, systems and regulations gained through induction and on the job training over a number of weeks not months or equivalent experience
- Full clean driving licence
- Proven IT skills must be able to access emails
- Proven Good Customer Care Service
Desirable
- Have good geographical knowledge of the coverage area
- Advanced driving
Skills and Atributes
Essential
- Able to work effectively as part of a team and maintaining a professional standard approach
- Ability to quickly establish rapport and credibility with others in a team
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other
Essential
- Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an/a Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Able to work flexibly in relation to the Urgent Primary Care operational times and to work 50% of allocated Bank holidays on a rotational basis
- Willing to work across all of the UPC Hours/ sites
Desirable
- Willing to provide cover at short notice if necessary and any other duties within your capabilities and banding
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
