Job summary
North Wales GP Out of Hours Central Division would like to invite applications for part-time Drivers. 22.5 hours per month with shifts covering evenings, weekends, overnights and on Bank HolidaysThe role will involve: 1.To safely transport General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners to home based patients and assist as necessary with treatment centre consultations 2. When mobile to receive calls from the call centre and pass appropriate accurate information (clinical and non-clinical) to the GP 3. To ensure that the car is roadworthy and contains equipment and drug boxes for use on home visits 4.To support other members of the Out of Hours team and clinicians undertaking various duties including call dispatching and contacting patients to book appointments when not engaged in driving to ensure the smooth running of the service 5. The requirement is for drivers to cover the rota for weekday evenings and nights, weekend daytime, evenings and nights and on Bank Holidays; with an ability to provide cover for the remainder of the weekend days . Shift length varies from 5 to 12 hours.Full training will be provided.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The North Wales Out of Hours Service covers the counties of Gwynedd, Anglesey, Flintshire Wrexham, Conwy and Denbighshire. The service is currently provided from several out of hours treatment centres across North Wales. The driver will be based in one of the out of hours treatment centres, but may be asked to work in other areas/treatment centres if the service is struggling to cope. The structure and location of the team is always under review in order to improve service provision to our patients.
The service is operational from 18:30hrs to 08:00hrs Monday to Thursday, from 18:30 on Friday to 08:00 on Monday and all day & night on Public/Bank Holidays.
This role involves working during the out of hours period within a team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, receptionists, shift supervisors and other drivers.
You will be responsible for ensuring the safe and timely transfer of the GP or Nurse Practitioner to patients homes, receiving information from the treatment centres, ensuring that safety and operational readiness of the car and any other reasonable duties (within your competency) that help the smooth running of the service during your shift.
You report to the Divisional Lead although most of your contact will be with the Operations Manager, the Shift Supervisor, Senior Nurse on duty or the Out of Hours Support Officer.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Clean driving licence for Category B cars
Desirable
- ECDL
- Advanced Driving Qualification
- Basic First Aid certificate
- AED certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Driver
- Experience of Customer Care / Dealing with the General Public
- Experience of Working within a Team
Desirable
- Previous Employment in a Patient Transport Service
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of OOH Service and How it Relates to the Rest of the NHS
- In-depth Knowledge of the Local Georgraphical Area and Ability to Read a Map
- Willingness to Learn Call Handling and Adastra Software Usage
- Willing to Learn Basic Life Support Skills
Desirable
- Awareness of Relevant Policies, Procedures and Working Practices
Skills
Essential
- IT Literate
- Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with patients in a caring manner
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Excellent keyboard/typing skills.
- Have a flexible approach to work to meet service needs and be adaptable.
- Ability to multi task
- The candidate must be prepared to attend "on the job" training to ensure that they can complete daily equipment checks on all equipment carried in the out of hours vehicles
Desirable
- Welsh speaking
- Be familiar with the administration of oxygen, the use of nebulisers and suction machines.
Other
Essential
- Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Clearance
- Be physically able to meet the requirements of the role as sitting or standing in a restricted position for substantial periods of time
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- Clean driving licence for Category B cars
Desirable
- ECDL
- Advanced Driving Qualification
- Basic First Aid certificate
- AED certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experienced Driver
- Experience of Customer Care / Dealing with the General Public
- Experience of Working within a Team
Desirable
- Previous Employment in a Patient Transport Service
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of OOH Service and How it Relates to the Rest of the NHS
- In-depth Knowledge of the Local Georgraphical Area and Ability to Read a Map
- Willingness to Learn Call Handling and Adastra Software Usage
- Willing to Learn Basic Life Support Skills
Desirable
- Awareness of Relevant Policies, Procedures and Working Practices
Skills
Essential
- IT Literate
- Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with patients in a caring manner
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Excellent keyboard/typing skills.
- Have a flexible approach to work to meet service needs and be adaptable.
- Ability to multi task
- The candidate must be prepared to attend "on the job" training to ensure that they can complete daily equipment checks on all equipment carried in the out of hours vehicles
Desirable
- Welsh speaking
- Be familiar with the administration of oxygen, the use of nebulisers and suction machines.
Other
Essential
- Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Clearance
- Be physically able to meet the requirements of the role as sitting or standing in a restricted position for substantial periods of time
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).
