Driver Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be able to follow strict procedures and protocols at all times

To work with the clinical team and liaise with our other services to support safe and effective service delivery, ensuring patients receive appropriate care in a timely manner.

When necessary, to be able to complete stocktakes of medical equipment

Using a Patient Record system experience of Adastra would be an advantage

To complete routine administration checks when working overnight

Ensuring full patient confidentiality at all times

To work individually or as part of a team

To undertake all relevant training consistent with the requirements of the post

To be flexible in roles undertaken according to the business need

To be available especially on the overnight shifts but with flexibility to work during the day when required

To handle drug stock and replenish when used.

To undertake vehicle checks

To report any vehicle problems to the appropriate person

To maintain and attend all mandatory training

Other Criteria

A full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum two years

Over twenty-five years of age for driving company vehicles

Disability Confident Employer - As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). For Driver positions you will also be required to undertake a Driver check.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum two years

Desirable

• GCSE/O Level English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member and at times in isolation
• Able to exercise initiative in organisation and prioritising
• Effective communication skills both written and oral
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Experience of working with IT systems/basic skills (Microsoft)
• Over twenty-five years of age for driving company vehicles
• A full UK Driving Licence held for a minimum two years
• Experienced, confident driver

Desirable

• Previous experience of working in an office environment

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Enthusiastic and committed about the role
• Flexible
• Positive and confident disposition
• Commitment to personal and professional development
• Promote the Service with its ever expansion
• Smart appearance at all times
• Professional Conduct at all times

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

FCMS

Address

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Whinney Heys Road

Blackpool

Lancashire

FY3 8NR

Employer's website

http://www.fcms-nw.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)