Job summary
Riverside
Health Centre is currently seeking a Health Bus Facilitator to
join our hard working and enthusiastic team. The individual ideally needs to
have experience of vehicle maintenance, infection control procedures, manual handling
and is confident driving a large vehicle. Full comprehensive training will be provided.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new
project delivering Primary Care Services in the community.
This is a
full time position and will require flexible working patterns across the
working week between 8am and 6:30pm. Applicants must hold a valid UK Driving
license. Salary £19,240 full
time
. Please apply using NHS jobs application.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties: Responsible
for the servicing and overall roadworthiness of the vehicle/to clean the
vehicle inside and out/To replenish consumables in the
vehicle/To undertake a deep clean of the vehicle/To ensure that all 'under the bonnet' checks are undertaken, and issues are
rectified or reported to management/Always assess the
vehicle before driving/Responsible for
vehicles security/To drive the vehicle and refuel as required.
Key Competencies; Must hold
a clear, enhanced DBS certificate /Full UK driving licence with 3 points or less/Experience of vehicle maintenance/Competent at basic repairs and
maintenance of facilities/Knowledge of health and safety procedures/IT
literate/Good verbal and written communication skills/Problem solving
skills/Flexible approach, team player/Physical Effort; the post holder will be expected to undertake bending,
lifting and stretching in this role.
About us
May I take
this opportunity to welcome you to Riverside Health Partnership. Our practice serves the North Nottinghamshire
market town of Retford and its surrounding villages. We are an established,
well-respected, progressive and popular 9 doctor practice. We provide services
from our four sites in Retford, Misterton, Harworth and Gringley-on-the-hill.
Our mission is to improve the
health, well-being and lives of those we care for. Our experienced clinical
team provide all core general medical services alongside extra specialist clinics.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be the first practice in Bassetlaw
to launch a Health Bus. A mobile unit which can aid delivery of health services
across rural Bassetlaw. We genuinely believe the addition of a Health Bus will
help to transform how we deliver health services to rural Bassetlaw in the
future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The role will be responsible for the maintenance of the Health Bus
internally and externally ensuring it remains in immaculate condition and to
ensure that all necessary maintenance requirements and safety checks are
undertaken, with the safety of passengers and compliance with Health and Safety
legislation being the highest possible priorities. The checking and inspecting of all medical equipment, detailed cleaning,
Infection Prevention and Control activities and the robust annotation of all
vehicle documentation including before & after use checks will be of
paramount importance. In addition, when not required to undertake driving
duties, s/he will provide assistance and support to the practice as directed,
including maintenance of the premises, facilities, fixtures and fittings
Main Duties/Key Tasks:
Responsible for the driving of
the vehicle to all locations
Responsible for the driving of
the vehicle for other medical practices
To
clean and prepare the vehicle at the specific locations and its satellite
stations
Responsible for the servicing and
overall roadworthiness of the vehicle
To
clean the vehicle inside and out, as per Infection Prevention and Control
To
replenish consumables and medical items in the vehicles, as per specifications
or guidelines
To
ensure the daily accountability of all medical equipment in the health bus is
in good working order
To
undertake a deep clean of the vehicles on a six-weekly basis, as required
To
ensure that all 'under the bonnet' checks are undertaken, and issues are
rectified or reported to management
To
alert management of any issues that may affect service and safe operation of the
vehicle
Always
assess the vehicle before driving to ensure it's safe and road worthy
Responsible
for the vehicles security
To
drive the vehicle to the most cost-effective fuel station and refuel as
required
To
attend any training or meetings as required
Assist
the medical team where necessary when visiting patient locations
The
collection and delivery of prescriptions to patients as required
To
undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the manager and undertake minor items of repair, maintenance to the fabric of the
buildings for the benefit and safety of staff and patients. Including the minor
repair of fixtures and fittings including desks, chairs and tables as appropriate.
Responsible for all planned preventative maintenance on site, including but not
limited to proactive and reactive work. To deal with minor repairs where
necessary as instructed by the partners and/or Compliance and Estates Manager.
Support with cleaning duties as and when required, adhering to infection
control process at all times.
Regularly check external areas
for any potential danger to people on site and report this to the Compliance
and Estates Manager. Assist with deliveries and general portage duties
To undertake mandatory e-learning
modules specific to the role
Key Competencies:
- Full driving licence with 3 points or less
Experience of vehicle maintenance
Competent at basic repairs and maintenance
of facilities
Use of small electrical and mechanical
equipment
Knowledge of health and safety procedures
and precautions, including COSHH regulations and an awareness of health and
hygiene procedures
knowledge of use of IT and other specialist
equipment/resources
Able to regularly handle/carry items
Awareness of data security requirements
IT literate
Good verbal and written communication
skills
Problem solving skills
Flexible approach, team player
Physical
Effort: at certain
parts of the day the post holder will be expected to undertake bending, lifting
and stretching in the course of their duties e.g. minor maintenance work,
remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fixing, receiving deliveries of
good and equipment, handling wheelie bins and clinical waste bins.
Confidentiality:
- In
the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to
gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other
matters. They do so in confidence
and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act
appropriately
- In
the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the
post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to
patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information
relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such
information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other
healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to
authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures
relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive
data
Health
& Safety:
The post-holder will
assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and
security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Identifying
the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a
way that manages those risks
- Making
effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using
appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy
and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting
potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the
equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises
the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is
consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy,
dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is
welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their
circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional
Development:
The
post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the
Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
- Participation in an annual
individual performance review, including taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
- Taking responsibility for own
development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and
activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Quality:
The
post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to
issues of quality and risk
- Assess own performance and take
accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Contribute to the effectiveness
of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making
suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
- Work effectively with
individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- Effectively manage own time, workload,
and resources
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of
effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- Communicate effectively with
other team members
- Communicate effectively with
patients and carers
- Recognise peoples needs for
alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Contribution
to the Implementation of Services:
The
post-holder will:
- Apply Practice policies,
standards and guidance
- Discuss with other members of
the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
- Participate in audit where
appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose:
The role will be responsible for the maintenance of the Health Bus
internally and externally ensuring it remains in immaculate condition and to
ensure that all necessary maintenance requirements and safety checks are
undertaken, with the safety of passengers and compliance with Health and Safety
legislation being the highest possible priorities. The checking and inspecting of all medical equipment, detailed cleaning,
Infection Prevention and Control activities and the robust annotation of all
vehicle documentation including before & after use checks will be of
paramount importance. In addition, when not required to undertake driving
duties, s/he will provide assistance and support to the practice as directed,
including maintenance of the premises, facilities, fixtures and fittings
Main Duties/Key Tasks:
Responsible for the driving of
the vehicle to all locations
Responsible for the driving of
the vehicle for other medical practices
To
clean and prepare the vehicle at the specific locations and its satellite
stations
Responsible for the servicing and
overall roadworthiness of the vehicle
To
clean the vehicle inside and out, as per Infection Prevention and Control
To
replenish consumables and medical items in the vehicles, as per specifications
or guidelines
To
ensure the daily accountability of all medical equipment in the health bus is
in good working order
To
undertake a deep clean of the vehicles on a six-weekly basis, as required
To
ensure that all 'under the bonnet' checks are undertaken, and issues are
rectified or reported to management
To
alert management of any issues that may affect service and safe operation of the
vehicle
Always
assess the vehicle before driving to ensure it's safe and road worthy
Responsible
for the vehicles security
To
drive the vehicle to the most cost-effective fuel station and refuel as
required
To
attend any training or meetings as required
Assist
the medical team where necessary when visiting patient locations
The
collection and delivery of prescriptions to patients as required
To
undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the manager and undertake minor items of repair, maintenance to the fabric of the
buildings for the benefit and safety of staff and patients. Including the minor
repair of fixtures and fittings including desks, chairs and tables as appropriate.
Responsible for all planned preventative maintenance on site, including but not
limited to proactive and reactive work. To deal with minor repairs where
necessary as instructed by the partners and/or Compliance and Estates Manager.
Support with cleaning duties as and when required, adhering to infection
control process at all times.
Regularly check external areas
for any potential danger to people on site and report this to the Compliance
and Estates Manager. Assist with deliveries and general portage duties
To undertake mandatory e-learning
modules specific to the role
Key Competencies:
- Full driving licence with 3 points or less
Experience of vehicle maintenance
Competent at basic repairs and maintenance
of facilities
Use of small electrical and mechanical
equipment
Knowledge of health and safety procedures
and precautions, including COSHH regulations and an awareness of health and
hygiene procedures
knowledge of use of IT and other specialist
equipment/resources
Able to regularly handle/carry items
Awareness of data security requirements
IT literate
Good verbal and written communication
skills
Problem solving skills
Flexible approach, team player
Physical
Effort: at certain
parts of the day the post holder will be expected to undertake bending, lifting
and stretching in the course of their duties e.g. minor maintenance work,
remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fixing, receiving deliveries of
good and equipment, handling wheelie bins and clinical waste bins.
Confidentiality:
- In
the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to
gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other
matters. They do so in confidence
and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act
appropriately
- In
the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the
post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to
patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information
relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such
information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other
healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to
authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures
relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive
data
Health
& Safety:
The post-holder will
assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and
security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Identifying
the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a
way that manages those risks
- Making
effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using
appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy
and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting
potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the
equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognises
the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is
consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy,
dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is
welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their
circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional
Development:
The
post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the
Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
- Participation in an annual
individual performance review, including taking responsibility for
maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
- Taking responsibility for own
development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and
activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Quality:
The
post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to
issues of quality and risk
- Assess own performance and take
accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Contribute to the effectiveness
of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making
suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
- Work effectively with
individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- Effectively manage own time, workload,
and resources
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of
effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- Communicate effectively with
other team members
- Communicate effectively with
patients and carers
- Recognise peoples needs for
alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Contribution
to the Implementation of Services:
The
post-holder will:
- Apply Practice policies,
standards and guidance
- Discuss with other members of
the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
- Participate in audit where
appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As per Job Description information
Desirable
- As per Job Description information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- As per Job Description information
Desirable
- As per Job Description 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.
