Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic, friendly
and motivated team at Taurus Healthcare. We are looking to employ a
professional, reliable and committed individual that is looking to make a
difference.
The Out of Hours Driver/Patient Support role is a permanent bank
role with many opportunities for work during evenings and weekends. The
primary purpose of the role is to drive leased, third-party vehicles in order
to transport doctors and other clinicians to various locations across
Herefordshire, supporting the Out-of-Hours GP service.
The OOH Driver is also responsible for following Good
Distribution Practice (GDP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) whilst
securely transporting drug bags from base at Berrows Business Centre (Taurus
headquarters) to clinicians at Station Medical Centre.
The OOH Driver will welcome and book in patients at the
primary care centre in Herefordshire during weekends shifts, and assist the
Team Leader with reception duties when required.
Main duties of the job
·
Collecting and
checking car-pack, including keys and phone etc., ensuring that everything
necessary is available and fit for purpose.
·
Completing the
vehicle inventory process to ensure stock items are in date.
·
Responsible for
reporting any damage or car faults to Team Leader and Operational
Manager.
·
Ensure that any
consumables required are in the car, within expiry date, replacing any
shortfalls/omissions as necessary.
·
Ensure
any consumables and oxygens required are in the car and help transfer and set
up equipment and oxygen as required in patient’s homes.
·
Ensure equipment and
medicine bags are securely held within the vehicle.
·
Maintaining
high levels of accuracy and attention to detail when entering information
onto databases or information systems such as ADASTRA and EMIS medical
systems. E.g. ADASTRA for ‘new’
patient details transferred to EMIS and referrals from HCP’s (Healthcare
Professionals).
About us
Taurus Healthcare was established in 2012, as the provider arm
of the GP Federation serving 185,000 patients in Herefordshire. Founded and
owned by the partners of the entire Herefordshire Primary Care community,
Taurus is focused on providing excellent out of hospital services for
patients. Our ethos is to provide high quality and cost-effective health
outcomes that are delivered as close as possible to the patients home, whilst
ensuring that patients who do require in hospital services are seen as
quickly and effectively as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To drive
leased, third-party vehicles safely and transport doctors and other clinicians
with drug bags to various locations across Herefordshire to support the Taurus
Out-of-Hours service.
Responsible for
following Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
and securely transporting drug bags from base at Berrows Business Centre
(Taurus headquarters) to OOH clinicians at Station Medical Centre. Transportation
requires adherence to a temperature controlled environment.
To welcome and
book-in patients at the primary care centre in Herefordshire during evening,
overnight and weekend shifts.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Collecting and checking
car-pack, including keys and phone etc., ensuring that everything necessary is
available and fit for purpose.
·
Completing the vehicle
inventory process to ensure stock items are in date.
·
Responsible for
reporting any damage or car faults to Team Leader and Operational Manager
(service leads).
·
Ensure that any
consumables required are in the car, within expiry date, replacing any
shortfalls/omissions as necessary.
·
Ensure
any consumables and oxygens required are in the car and help transfer and set
up equipment and oxygen as required in patient’s homes.
·
Responsible for
ensuring the vehicle is clean, roadworthy and has sufficient fuel for the
shift. This will include cleaning
windscreen, replacing light bulbs and ensuring correct level of air pressure in
the tyres.
·
Keeping accurate paper
records of the mileage and condition of the vehicle.
·
Ensure equipment and
medicine bags are securely held within the vehicle.
Ensuring the next driver and/or Team Leader are
provided with a handover, identifying any relevant issues as needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE
To drive
leased, third-party vehicles safely and transport doctors and other clinicians
with drug bags to various locations across Herefordshire to support the Taurus
Out-of-Hours service.
Responsible for
following Good Distribution Practice (GDP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
and securely transporting drug bags from base at Berrows Business Centre
(Taurus headquarters) to OOH clinicians at Station Medical Centre. Transportation
requires adherence to a temperature controlled environment.
To welcome and
book-in patients at the primary care centre in Herefordshire during evening,
overnight and weekend shifts.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
·
Collecting and checking
car-pack, including keys and phone etc., ensuring that everything necessary is
available and fit for purpose.
·
Completing the vehicle
inventory process to ensure stock items are in date.
·
Responsible for
reporting any damage or car faults to Team Leader and Operational Manager
(service leads).
·
Ensure that any
consumables required are in the car, within expiry date, replacing any
shortfalls/omissions as necessary.
·
Ensure
any consumables and oxygens required are in the car and help transfer and set
up equipment and oxygen as required in patient’s homes.
·
Responsible for
ensuring the vehicle is clean, roadworthy and has sufficient fuel for the
shift. This will include cleaning
windscreen, replacing light bulbs and ensuring correct level of air pressure in
the tyres.
·
Keeping accurate paper
records of the mileage and condition of the vehicle.
·
Ensure equipment and
medicine bags are securely held within the vehicle.
Ensuring the next driver and/or Team Leader are
provided with a handover, identifying any relevant issues as needed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSEs preferably including, English & Maths or equivalent.
Desirable
- Customer Service qualification or equivalent (or relevant experience).
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a driving role.
- Previous experience working in a 24/7 environment and work regularly out of hours.
- Previous experience of dealing with confidential information & record keeping.
- Safe driving capable of driving at night, in both city and rural locations.
Desirable
- Previous experience in basic car maintenance (in either a work or personal capacity).
- Previous experience working in an health care environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 2 GCSEs preferably including, English & Maths or equivalent.
Desirable
- Customer Service qualification or equivalent (or relevant experience).
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience working in a driving role.
- Previous experience working in a 24/7 environment and work regularly out of hours.
- Previous experience of dealing with confidential information & record keeping.
- Safe driving capable of driving at night, in both city and rural locations.
Desirable
- Previous experience in basic car maintenance (in either a work or personal capacity).
- Previous experience working in an health care environment.
