Job summary
To provide safe driving for the Clinicians based within the CAV 24/7 service. This includes carrying out accurate vehicle checks and stocking/cleaning the cars as appropriate.
The post holder is required to drive an equipped CAV 24/7 vehicle andtransport GP's safely between primary care centres, Patients' homesor any other locations as necessary for the GP to perform their duties.
Please see Job Description attached for full details.
Main duties of the job
CAV 24/7 - 'Right place, First Time'
Urgent Primary Care access is changing in Cardiff and Vale and we are looking for Drivers to join and expand our existing multi-disciplinary Team.
We are looking for a permanent, part-time night worker to cover our driving shifts every Friday night. Typical shifts can include daytime, evening and overnights. Weekends working is included.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The GP Out of Hours (OOH) Driver will form part of a team who willassist the wider OOH team to provide an effective OOH service,adhering to accepted policies and procedures.
The post holder is required to drive an equipped GP OOH vehicle andtransport GPs safely between primary care centres, Patients homesor any other locations as necessary for the GP to perform their duties.
The GP Out of Hours Driver will work closely with the wider OOHteam and will be expected to work in a flexible way ensuring efficientservice delivery
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The GP Out of Hours (OOH) Driver will form part of a team who willassist the wider OOH team to provide an effective OOH service,adhering to accepted policies and procedures.
The post holder is required to drive an equipped GP OOH vehicle andtransport GPs safely between primary care centres, Patients homesor any other locations as necessary for the GP to perform their duties.
The GP Out of Hours Driver will work closely with the wider OOHteam and will be expected to work in a flexible way ensuring efficientservice delivery
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Person Specification
Holds a full, clean UK Drivers license
Essential
- Holds a full, clean UK Drivers license
Desirable
- Driving experience from previous roles.
Evidence of education to GCSE level
Essential
- Achieved education at GCSE level or equivalent
Experience of working with vehicles at work
Essential
- The use and maintenance of vehicles used for work purposes
Communication skills
Essential
- Good communication skills with colleagues
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Knowledge of IT systems
Essential
- Able to confidently access basic computer systems (email, mandatory training and outlook packages etc)
Experience of working with the public
Essential
- Experience working in a face to face role with members of the public
Desirable
- Experience working within a health care sector
Person Specification
Holds a full, clean UK Drivers license
Essential
- Holds a full, clean UK Drivers license
Desirable
- Driving experience from previous roles.
Evidence of education to GCSE level
Essential
- Achieved education at GCSE level or equivalent
Experience of working with vehicles at work
Essential
- The use and maintenance of vehicles used for work purposes
Communication skills
Essential
- Good communication skills with colleagues
Desirable
- Good organisational skills
Knowledge of IT systems
Essential
- Able to confidently access basic computer systems (email, mandatory training and outlook packages etc)
Experience of working with the public
Essential
- Experience working in a face to face role with members of the public
Desirable
- Experience working within a health care sector
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
