Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Driver (Sample Collection)

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Job summary

Rotherham, in line with national requirements, provides extended access to routine general practice appointments on weekday evenings (6.30pm 8.30pm) and weekends (8am -1pm). This is provided from five general practices acting as hubs in North, South and Central locations in the Borough. Appointments are available for patients registered with any of the 30 general practices in Rotherham with a range of clinicians, to offer the convenience of a routine appointment out of core hours. A GP will be present in the practice, providing medical cover and support for clinicians on all shifts. We are looking for an outstanding driver who lives locally who will collect sample collections from numerous GP practices around Rotherham and to be taken to Rotherham Hospital (RDGH) Sample Collections will be in the week day evenings and Saturday dinner/ early evening collection, and Sunday dinner time pick ups.

You will be collecting samples as specified below:-

Week 1 -

Monday to Friday approx 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Saturday 11.30am to 1pm & 4pm to 5pm

Sunday 12pm to 1pm

Week 2 -

Monday 7.30pm to 8.30pm

Saturday 12pm to 1pm

approximately 40hrs per month, own vehicle required, 56p per mile

Successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and driving License check.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for someone who is a Team Player, but also happy working on their own. You will need to be able to liaise with people at all levels and have a calm nature.

As you are working on your own during the evening, you need to be able to deal with situations and know when to call for assistance etc.

Our routes are timed, therefore you will need to be able to follow the schedules as set out.

This would suit someone who is looking for adhoc work or even retired, wanting to do something extra.

You should have a driving licence and be able to drive in all weathers.

Training will be provided on the procedures of collecting bloods.

About us

The organisation currently delivers extended access primary care services in Rotherham, providing evening and weekend appointments to patients out of core hours to ensure patients have access to GP, Nursing, HCA and pharmacist appointments. The organisation is supporting the development of primary care networks and manages delivery of training and development to large cohorts of the general practice workforce.

Details

Date posted

10 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour 56p per mile ( own vehicle required )

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

B0098-23-0029

Job locations

Valley Healthcentre

Saville St, Dalton

Rotherham

S65 3HD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Driver will be expected to collect Blood samples from the following Rotherham based hubs:

Dinnington

Broom Lane

Kilnhurst

Dalton

Blythe Road

Swallownest

Kiveton

Thurcroft

Greasbrough

Collections will be on week day evenings, Saturdays collection around lunch time and dinner time and Sunday collection late morning. Exact collection times to be given in due course. Timetable to be provided.

Once samples are collected they will be dropped off at Rotherham District General Hospital at the bloods laboratory department.

On call support and Dangerous Goods Safety Awareness training will be provided will be provided to the successful applicant.

The successful applicant will be expected to declare you are transporting blood samples to your car insurance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Driver will be expected to collect Blood samples from the following Rotherham based hubs:

Dinnington

Broom Lane

Kilnhurst

Dalton

Blythe Road

Swallownest

Kiveton

Thurcroft

Greasbrough

Collections will be on week day evenings, Saturdays collection around lunch time and dinner time and Sunday collection late morning. Exact collection times to be given in due course. Timetable to be provided.

Once samples are collected they will be dropped off at Rotherham District General Hospital at the bloods laboratory department.

On call support and Dangerous Goods Safety Awareness training will be provided will be provided to the successful applicant.

The successful applicant will be expected to declare you are transporting blood samples to your car insurance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

Experience

Essential

  • N/A

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Confident driver
  • Knowledge of Rotherham hub locations
  • Be able to drive in all weathers
  • Time efficient
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • N/A

Experience

Essential

  • N/A

Additional criteria

Essential

  • Confident driver
  • Knowledge of Rotherham hub locations
  • Be able to drive in all weathers
  • Time efficient

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Address

Valley Healthcentre

Saville St, Dalton

Rotherham

S65 3HD


Employer's website

https://Connecthealthcarerotherham.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Connect Healthcare Rotherham CIC

Address

Valley Healthcentre

Saville St, Dalton

Rotherham

S65 3HD


Employer's website

https://Connecthealthcarerotherham.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Extended Access Lead

Jackie Hatfield

jacqueline.hatfield2@nhs.net

01709850427

Details

Date posted

10 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.45 an hour 56p per mile ( own vehicle required )

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time, Job share

Reference number

B0098-23-0029

Job locations

Valley Healthcentre

Saville St, Dalton

Rotherham

S65 3HD


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