GP Out of Hours Driver

1 month ago

Macclesfield, United Kingdom EMED Group Full time

We are looking for a GP Out of Hours Driver working out of Macclesfield District General Hospital on a Permanent 20 Hours per week plus a Zero Hour Contract, covering evenings and weekend shifts transporting the GP from the Hospital to various locations based at Macclesfield Hospital - Also, a Zero Hours contract for the service at Leighton Hospital based a Crewe – Patient addresses or Care homes.

Contract: Permanent/Part Time - 20 hours per week (Evenings and Weekends)

Salary: £11.44ph

Location: Macclesfield

Job Introduction:

To provide a safe, timely and effective driving and support service for the GP Out of Hours Service

Role Responsibility:

Key result areas, key tasks and main duties:

To undertake all GP journeys in accordance with appropriate Safe Systems of Work and the agreed Transportation Protocols To complete vehicle checks prior to use and to notify any defects directly to the Operations Manager verbally and by recording on appropriate documentation To ensure the necessary medical, hygiene, comfort and reference equipment is complete and in the vehicle prior to call out Maintain the hygiene, tidiness and cleanliness of the vehicle both internally and externally at all times using the relevant safe systems of work and infection control procedures To carry out the agreed start up and close down procedures at all sites Maintain accurate, legible and retrievable records for all operational systems using both manual and computerised systems

Equipment:

To ensure all equipment is in working order reporting any defects without delay to the Out of Hours Team Leader and also using appropriate documentation

Meetings and Communication:

Maintain regular communication with the Out of Hours manager to ensure effective and consistent delivery of service to meet the requirements of the customer. Liaise with all drivers of the division on commencement and completion of each shift in order to communicate and resolve any relevant issues. To maintain regular contact with the Out of Hours Office using the range of communications systems provided ensuring that all messages are taken in a clear and legible style and conveyed to relevant personnel without delay According to the needs of the service be familiar with the electronic on-call master rota to mobilise the additional crew member ensuring that all changes are documented Must be contactable during normal working hours, should any rota changes occur.

Customer Service:

To act in a polite and courteous manner to all staff, patients, relatives/carers and road users at all times. To be clean and tidy whilst on duty wearing uniform and personal protective equipment as provided To complete all documentation required by legislation and organisational procedures. To collate and return all such documentation to the operations office at the end of each shift To notify the Operations Manager without delay of any accident or incident in which the driver(s) and or the patient/carer may have been involved. To inform without delay the designated person/customer of any such accident, incident or significant change of circumstances that involve the patient or passengers in your care, acting swiftly according to the advice given, advising relevant personnel of changes to route, journey or expected journey time To respond as necessary to reasonable requests for assistance made by any of the out of hours service staff and carry out ad hoc duties as requested To work as a solo driver to provide safe and timely transportation of staff, patients/carers who are ambulant or with a range of mobility requirements using the equipment provided. This service to be provided at all times in a professional manner and preserving the respect and dignity of the individual To participate in an on-call rota to ensure the needs of the service are met at all times by qualified and trained personnel Act as a positive role model in terms of good example and motivation to other staff within the company.

The Ideal Candidate:

Good communication skills Good literacy and numeracy skills Ability to carry out manual handling including the lifting of patients and equipment. Proven ability to handle sensitive situations professionally, assertively and tactfully Basic IT skills e.g. word, e-mail Must be able to successfully complete the training course for role for a GP Out of Hours Driver which involves a formal assessment following clinical and driver training. Must be willing to undertake training in line with requirements of the post. Personal attributes Self-disciplined and able to work on own initiative or as part of a team High standard of personal hygiene; clean, tidy and professional appearance Flexibility to work rota hours

Please note that this role will be subject to several regulatory pre-employment checks, and you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history should you be invited to an interview. Your HMRC record, available to download from the Government Gateway may help you in preparing this information when required.

Our Values

Collaborative – we work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of our patients, passengers, colleagues, customers, communities, and the planet.

A*gile – *We listen, learn, and adapt to improve the business, each other, and ourselves.

Reliable – We do what we say we will do; we take responsibility, and we behave with integrity.

E*mpowered – *We are confident and committed to taking responsibility to deliver the highest quality service.

About Us

The exciting merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical has enabled us to rebrand, therefore as a combined business we are now known as EMED Group. We are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with more than 2,500 colleagues across 50 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing transport services that improve the health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health, and medical courier services.

EMED Group are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.

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