Driver - Penrith

Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure you are fit to drive and meet all driver authorisation requirements throughout your employment. In line with the DVLAs guidance for drivers 70 and over, Cumbria Health will require any applicant who meets this criteria to undergo a driver medical/sight test (DVLA Standard) as part of the recruitment process.

Read and be fully aware of the content of the Driver Handbook.

Maintain full responsibility for the vehicle, contents and passengers whilst on duty.

Ensure all technology is fully functioning and fully charged at the start of shift regularly checking the items are stored safely, charged and updated where necessary.

Carry out thorough pre-shift checks, equipment checks and restock if required.

Assist in the set-up of the clinical rooms at the beginning of shift if required. You may also be required to check the rooms at the end of shift and ensure Cumbria Health equipment has been returned to store.

Drive the doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse to home visits, meeting the needs of patients in the out-of-hours period.

Ensure the rules of the road are followed, utilising all available vehicle and TomTom systems, to ensure safe driving is maintained throughout.

During shift answer and make calls to the control room by various communication methods, always remember the legal position whilst driving.

Assist in completing patient contact forms where applicable for control and doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse in the event of technology failure.

Assist the clinician as and when necessary, including assisting with equipment, chaperoning (as per policy), communications with control.

Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an emergency, following guidance from the clinician.

Monitor the prescription pad for the vehicle following the Cumbria Health Prescription guidance. You may also be required to assist in the topping up and management of printer prescriptions following guidance.

Assist in the transfer, countersigning and transport of Controlled Drugs.

Ensure effective handover with the oncoming shift (incl. driving colleagues, clinicians and control room supervisor).

Carry out post-shift checks and restock if required.

Follow up Left Equipment when not required for visits.

Ensure clear and concise communications with your Team Leader are maintained through various communication methods including where appropriate the site communications log.

During shift, after consultation with the control room Supervisor, travel and work across the County wherever and whenever needed to meet the demands of the service.

Assist the team Leader in the day-to-day management and maintenance of the base.

Regularly log onto your Cumbria Health email account and familiarise yourself with the Cumbria Health website (in particular the Staff Section).

To carry out any other reasonable duties in departments/locations as and when required, subject to training and capabilities.

To adhere to all CUMBRIA HEALTH Policies and Procedures.

Participate and ensure own on-going development, maintaining compliance for mandatory training.

To maintain a high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of information dealt with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security at all times.

Undertake any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full driving licence
• Maths and English grade C or equivalent

Desirable

• Advanced driving qualification
• Safe driving qualification
• Driver training qualification
• ECDL or equivalent

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Active/attentive listening
• Calm and confident telephone manner
• Ability to record information quickly and accurately
• Experience of following guidelines and working protocols in a professional manner
• Excellent communication skills, specifically keeping all team members informed
• Confidence to work within a multidisciplinary
• team fostering positive working relationships with a variety of individuals from CHOC and other agencies.
• Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker when necessary

Knowledge

Essential

• Experienced driver with a checkable record (familiarity session in the Cumbria Health vehicle will be arranged prior to confirming offer)
• Experience of vehicle checks - vehicle management- basic knowledge of car maintenance
• Basic computer skills
• Thorough local knowledge of the area

Desirable

• Some experience of driving automatic vehicles
• Good understanding of navigation systems (both inbuilt or supplementary e.g. Tom Toms)
• Understanding of tracking systems
• Understanding of job order systems e.g. fleet systems
• Confidence in learning new technologies

Other requirements

Essential

• Full driving licence for manual vehicles
• Understanding of GDPR and importance of confidentiality
• Must be available to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and festive periods at late notice as well as planned

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

Cumbria Health

Address

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

Cumbria

CA11 8HX

Employer's website

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