Job summary
Join Our Dynamic Team as a 3.5 Tonne Van Driver for the NGPS Community Health Bus in the Heart of Newcastle Upon Tyne!
Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey that goes beyond the ordinary? We are on the lookout for a dedicated and passionate 3.5 Tonne Van Driver to be the driving force behind our NGPS Community Health Bus in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Picture yourself at the forefront of a healthcare revolution, delivering essential health services directly to patients in the community alongside a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.
Main duties of the job
Drive the Community Health Bus from the Gosforth office to various locations in Newcastle.
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle checks using DVSA compliant checklists to ensure safety and compliance.
Stock up the van post-operation
Maintain overall cleanliness inside and out.
Assist in setting up the bus for daily operations, engaging with waiting patients, explaining offered services, and registering them on the clinical system.
Report directly to the NGPS Head of Clinical Services.
About us
Newcastle GP Services (NGPS) is the GP federation for Newcastle-upon-Tyne. We are a member organisation for 27 out of the 29 general practices in Newcastle. We support them to provide excellent clinical care and a positive patient experience.
Our purpose is two-fold:
To serve our members by ensuring the voice of primary care is not lost in the health system of Newcastle
To do things once when it makes sense to do so, rather than 29 times across all practices, or seven times, across all Primary Care Networks
We are a skilled team of non-clinicians and clinicians with significant experience working in healthcare. Our role is to help practices work at scale across Newcastle, providing targeted and effective patient care and innovative methods of working to improve quality and efficiency.
We bid for and manage citywide and at-scale contracts to improve patient care and deliver cost savings to our member practices. We work with many partners and providers including Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, VOCARE and North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Our work also includes partnerships with the public sector, charities, and the voluntary sector. This work includes services such as social prescribing, out-of-hours GP provision, and community health services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Driving the Community Health Bus:
- Safely operate the Community Health Bus from the Gosforth office to various locations in Newcastle.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations during transit.
Vehicle Maintenance:
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle checks using DVSA compliant checklists to ensure the bus's safety and compliance.
- Promptly report any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
Stock Management:
- Replenish and organise medical supplies, equipment, and informational materials in the bus post-operation.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to the relevant departments.
Bus Setup and Patient Engagement:
- Assist in setting up the bus for daily operations, ensuring a welcoming and organised environment.
- Engage with waiting patients, provide information about the offered services, and register them on the clinical system.
Cleanliness:
- Maintain overall cleanliness inside and outside the Community Health Bus.
- Ensure proper disposal of waste and adhere to hygiene standards.
Communication and Reporting:
- Report directly to the NGPS Head of Clinical Services, providing regular updates on operational activities.
- Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure seamless coordination during bus operations.
Qualifications:
- Valid and clean driver's license.
- Previous experience in driving larger vehicles, preferably in a healthcare or community service setting.
- Familiarity with DVSA vehicle check procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage with diverse communities in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Driving the Community Health Bus:
- Safely operate the Community Health Bus from the Gosforth office to various locations in Newcastle.
- Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations during transit.
Vehicle Maintenance:
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle checks using DVSA compliant checklists to ensure the bus's safety and compliance.
- Promptly report any maintenance or repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
Stock Management:
- Replenish and organise medical supplies, equipment, and informational materials in the bus post-operation.
- Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to the relevant departments.
Bus Setup and Patient Engagement:
- Assist in setting up the bus for daily operations, ensuring a welcoming and organised environment.
- Engage with waiting patients, provide information about the offered services, and register them on the clinical system.
Cleanliness:
- Maintain overall cleanliness inside and outside the Community Health Bus.
- Ensure proper disposal of waste and adhere to hygiene standards.
Communication and Reporting:
- Report directly to the NGPS Head of Clinical Services, providing regular updates on operational activities.
- Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure seamless coordination during bus operations.
Qualifications:
- Valid and clean driver's license.
- Previous experience in driving larger vehicles, preferably in a healthcare or community service setting.
- Familiarity with DVSA vehicle check procedures.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage with diverse communities in a respectful and culturally sensitive manner.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Clean Driving License to operate Category B 3.5 Tonne
- Over 25 years old for insurance purposes
- Ability to follow detailed DVSA compliant checklists for vehicle safety.
- Strong communication skills to engage with patients and explain healthcare services.
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the vehicle.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Clean Driving License to operate Category B 3.5 Tonne
- Over 25 years old for insurance purposes
- Ability to follow detailed DVSA compliant checklists for vehicle safety.
- Strong communication skills to engage with patients and explain healthcare services.
- Commitment to maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the vehicle.
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.
