Job summary
Within our Hampshire Inclusion Recovery Service, we run the Wessex Hepatitis C Clinical Van service in partnership with Wessex Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Network and NHSE.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Dorset Clinical Van Driver/Coordinator, this is a 12 month full time, fixed term contract with a possibility of an extension.
The opportunity to take this as a secondment is available
Main duties of the job
The Wessex Clinical Van project is funded by NHSE as part of their overall Hepatitis C Elimination Strategy. The post holder will be responsible for organising van activity across the region working alongside Drug Treatment Providers such as Inclusion Recovery Hampshire, Inclusion Isle of Wight, Society of St James (Portsmouth) Change Grow Live (Southampton) Turning Point (Salisbury), We Are With You (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) Dorset REACH. The post holder will be working closely with Wessex Hepatitis C Operational Delivery Network (ODN) and local Hepatology units in Dorset, Southampton, Portsmouth, Basingstoke and Isle of Wight Hospitals
The role is primarily one of driving the van and will include testing service users at risk and making referrals for treatment. The van operates with a mixture of external providers, the post holder will be working with Hepatology staff, drug treatment staff, Hepatitis C Trust staff, volunteers, mentors.
About us
Inclusion as part of an NHS Trust offers excellent career and development opportunities and the potential to really make a difference to our service users and the wider communities in which we serve.
Inclusion, as part of the NHS offers staff first rate supervision, training and personal development programmes and an excellent pension scheme and occupational health services.
Inclusion aims to combine public service values, which drive the most progressive elements within the NHS, with the commitment to tackling social exclusion shown by the best of the voluntary sector. We deliver a range of both criminal justice and community based drug and alcohol services across the country
If you are energised by our vision of an innovative NHS focused on tackling social exclusion and feel that you have the qualities to join our community based teams then come and discuss with us how our needs might match your aspirations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Infection Control
Maintain an up to date awareness of the infection control precautions relevant to your area of work and implement these in practice. As a minimum, this must include hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, the use and disposal of sharps and communicating the importance to patients, prison staff and other health care staff you are working with. Details of the precautions and sources of advice and support to assess and manage infection control risks are provided through mandatory training which all staff must attend at intervals defined in the Trust policy on mandatory training and can be found in the Trusts infection control policies and national guidance, such as that published by NICE.
Learning and Development
As an employee of the Trust, you have a responsibility to participate, promote and support others in undertaking learning and development activities. This includes a proactive approach to ensuring you meet the statutory/mandatory training requirements of your role, and engaging in KSF appraisal processes in line with Trust policy and guidance.
Health and Safety
As an employee of the trust you have a responsibility to abide by the safety practices and codes authorised by the trust. You have an equal responsibility with management, for maintaining safe working practices for the health and safety of yourself and others.
Constitution, Competence and Capability
As an employee of the Trust you have a responsibility to promote and abide by the rights and responsibilities outlined in the NHS Constitution. You are additionally expected to adhere to Organisational/National/Regulatory Codes of Practice relevant to the role you are employed to undertake. At all times it is expected that you will limit the scope of your practice to your acquired level of competence and capability.
Dignity at Work Statement
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are committed to treating all of our staff with dignity and respect. You are responsible for behaving in a way that is consistent with the aims of our Equality and Diversity Policy. This includes not discriminating unfairly in any area of your work and not harassing or otherwise intimidating other members of staff.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
All Trust employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards (and promotes) the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and adherence to Trust Safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Infection Control
Maintain an up to date awareness of the infection control precautions relevant to your area of work and implement these in practice. As a minimum, this must include hand hygiene, the use of personal protective equipment, the use and disposal of sharps and communicating the importance to patients, prison staff and other health care staff you are working with. Details of the precautions and sources of advice and support to assess and manage infection control risks are provided through mandatory training which all staff must attend at intervals defined in the Trust policy on mandatory training and can be found in the Trusts infection control policies and national guidance, such as that published by NICE.
Learning and Development
As an employee of the Trust, you have a responsibility to participate, promote and support others in undertaking learning and development activities. This includes a proactive approach to ensuring you meet the statutory/mandatory training requirements of your role, and engaging in KSF appraisal processes in line with Trust policy and guidance.
Health and Safety
As an employee of the trust you have a responsibility to abide by the safety practices and codes authorised by the trust. You have an equal responsibility with management, for maintaining safe working practices for the health and safety of yourself and others.
Constitution, Competence and Capability
As an employee of the Trust you have a responsibility to promote and abide by the rights and responsibilities outlined in the NHS Constitution. You are additionally expected to adhere to Organisational/National/Regulatory Codes of Practice relevant to the role you are employed to undertake. At all times it is expected that you will limit the scope of your practice to your acquired level of competence and capability.
Dignity at Work Statement
Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are committed to treating all of our staff with dignity and respect. You are responsible for behaving in a way that is consistent with the aims of our Equality and Diversity Policy. This includes not discriminating unfairly in any area of your work and not harassing or otherwise intimidating other members of staff.
Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults
All Trust employees are required to act in such a way that at all times safeguards (and promotes) the health and well being of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarisation with and adherence to Trust Safeguarding policies is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.
Person Specification
Driving licence
Essential
Person Specification
Driving licence
Essential
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
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).
