Greenwich Health Ltd

Salaried Out of Hours Lead Driver

The closing date is 15 April 2026

Job summary

Please note, the hours for this role must be performed on evenings and weekends.

This is the perfect opportunity to lead a team of Out of Hours Drivers and be part of a diverse team providing an efficient and comprehensive administration and reception service.

As a Lead UTC Driver, you will be considered a key person to help in day-to-day administrative tasks within the UTC Out of Hours along with driving the doctors to their visits, without you the UTC would not function efficiently. This is a genuine opportunity to be a part of a team in South-East London, with a real opportunity for personal growth and to influence UTC in your area. We are looking for Bank drivers. The service is 365 days per year which means a range of shifts will be available.

Main duties of the job

Maintaincomprehensiveknowledgeofthefleet'svehiclestooperateanyvehicleasneeded.

AssistinconductingvehiclechecksduringshiftstoensurethesafetyofGPs,oneself,andthepublic

Coordinate rotas for the team

Conduct annual appraisals, manage the teams annual leave and sickness via the digital HR system

Adheretothedriver'srotaandshiftschedulesincompliancewithworkingtimeregulations.

Providesupporttocolleaguestominimizeloneworking,prioritizingpersonalandcollectivesafety.

Ensurethesecurehandlingofdrugsandclinicalequipmentduringshiftturnover,recording

usage appropriately.

  • Undertakeregularstockchecksfordrugsandanyotherequipment

Completetimesheets,vehiclelogsheets,andlogbooks

Assistinmonitoringdailytransportperformance,reportingfindingstotheleaddriver.

Maintainthecleanliness,security,androutinemaintenanceofvehiclesandequipment

during shifts.

Reportandaddressanynecessaryrepairsforvehiclesandequipment,guaranteeingtheir fitness

for use.

Operatingallincarcommunicationsandpatientmanagementsystemequipmenttosupport

accuraterecord keeping

Supporttheinductionandguidanceofnewemployeestofamiliarizethemwithbusiness

operations and the geographical area.

Planthemostefficientroutesforandbetweenhomevisits

ToassistwithbasicadministrativedutiesandusingMicrosoftoutlooktoread/respondtoemails

Participateinlicensechecks,driverassessments,andmandatorydrivertraining.

Fosterpositivecommunicationamongdrivers,GPs,UTCcolleagues,andexternalpartners.

About us

Greenwich Health is the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough and have a not-for-profit ethos. This means we reinvest all our surplus into developing our staff, our organisation and to support our GP Practices in being sustainable for the future. We are committed to providing quality of care to our patients whilst building resilience for General Practice and providing services and programmes of work to deliver care at scale to the Greenwich Population. This role will be part of an exciting opportunity to work with leading specialists in the creation of an innovative new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC)

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,000 a year This is the full time salary. Please pro rata for 15 hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0055-26-0035

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH


Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal duties and responsibilities

As the Lead Driver, you will steer the execution of the efficient andtimelytransportation of the UTC Out of Hours and UrgentTreatmentCentre(UTC)services,facilitatingthetransportationofGPstodeliverpatientcare.

Please note, the hours for this role must be performed on evenings and weekends.

MainDuties:

Maintaincomprehensiveknowledgeofthefleet'svehiclestooperateanyvehicleasneeded.

AssistinconductingvehiclechecksduringshiftstoensurethesafetyofGPs,oneself,andthepublic

Coordinate rotas for the team

Conduct annual appraisals, manage the teams annual leave and sickness via the digital HR system

Adheretothedriver'srotaandshiftschedulesincompliancewithworkingtimeregulations.

Providesupporttocolleaguestominimizeloneworking,prioritizingpersonalandcollectivesafety.

Ensurethesecurehandlingofdrugsandclinicalequipmentduringshiftturnover,recording

usage appropriately.

  • Undertakeregularstockchecksfordrugsandanyotherequipment

Completetimesheets,vehiclelogsheets,andlogbooks

Assistinmonitoringdailytransportperformance,reportingfindingstotheleaddriver.

Maintainthecleanliness,security,androutinemaintenanceofvehiclesandequipment

during shifts.

Reportandaddressanynecessaryrepairsforvehiclesandequipment,guaranteeingtheir fitness

for use.

Operatingallincarcommunicationsandpatientmanagementsystemequipmenttosupport

accuraterecord keeping

Supporttheinductionandguidanceofnewemployeestofamiliarizethemwithbusiness

operations and the geographical area.

Planthemostefficientroutesforandbetweenhomevisits

ToassistwithbasicadministrativedutiesandusingMicrosoftoutlooktoread/respondtoemails

Participateinlicensechecks,driverassessments,andmandatorydrivertraining.

Fosterpositivecommunicationamongdrivers,GPs,UTCcolleagues,andexternalpartners.

Engageactivelyinteamanddepartmentalmeetings.

  • SupportingGPswhereneededwithChaperoning
  • SupportingGPs and admin teamiftheyneedanyhelp/support

Directingcallstoappropriateextensions,dealingwithtelephoneenquiriesandrecording

messages whenrequired

Weappreciateprofessionalattiresuitableforabusinessenvironment

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal duties and responsibilities

As the Lead Driver, you will steer the execution of the efficient andtimelytransportation of the UTC Out of Hours and UrgentTreatmentCentre(UTC)services,facilitatingthetransportationofGPstodeliverpatientcare.

Please note, the hours for this role must be performed on evenings and weekends.

MainDuties:

Maintaincomprehensiveknowledgeofthefleet'svehiclestooperateanyvehicleasneeded.

AssistinconductingvehiclechecksduringshiftstoensurethesafetyofGPs,oneself,andthepublic

Coordinate rotas for the team

Conduct annual appraisals, manage the teams annual leave and sickness via the digital HR system

Adheretothedriver'srotaandshiftschedulesincompliancewithworkingtimeregulations.

Providesupporttocolleaguestominimizeloneworking,prioritizingpersonalandcollectivesafety.

Ensurethesecurehandlingofdrugsandclinicalequipmentduringshiftturnover,recording

usage appropriately.

  • Undertakeregularstockchecksfordrugsandanyotherequipment

Completetimesheets,vehiclelogsheets,andlogbooks

Assistinmonitoringdailytransportperformance,reportingfindingstotheleaddriver.

Maintainthecleanliness,security,androutinemaintenanceofvehiclesandequipment

during shifts.

Reportandaddressanynecessaryrepairsforvehiclesandequipment,guaranteeingtheir fitness

for use.

Operatingallincarcommunicationsandpatientmanagementsystemequipmenttosupport

accuraterecord keeping

Supporttheinductionandguidanceofnewemployeestofamiliarizethemwithbusiness

operations and the geographical area.

Planthemostefficientroutesforandbetweenhomevisits

ToassistwithbasicadministrativedutiesandusingMicrosoftoutlooktoread/respondtoemails

Participateinlicensechecks,driverassessments,andmandatorydrivertraining.

Fosterpositivecommunicationamongdrivers,GPs,UTCcolleagues,andexternalpartners.

Engageactivelyinteamanddepartmentalmeetings.

  • SupportingGPswhereneededwithChaperoning
  • SupportingGPs and admin teamiftheyneedanyhelp/support

Directingcallstoappropriateextensions,dealingwithtelephoneenquiriesandrecording

messages whenrequired

Weappreciateprofessionalattiresuitableforabusinessenvironment

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must be computer literate with a knowledge of Microsoft office including word, excel, outlook
  • Keyboard skills
  • Ability to remain focused on task in hand
  • Understanding of role
  • Understanding of NHS
  • Understanding of data protection
  • Demonstrate ability to work within the needs of
  • a changing service
  • Must be over 25 years old
  • (under insurance policy)
  • Valid UK driving license with clean driving
  • record to provide driving license on an
  • annual basis for a DVLA check

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a managerial role

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Basic computer skills including windows packages
  • - full UK Driver's license
  • - Immunisation documentation for DTP, MMR and varicella (or in place of varicella immunity, a signed risk declaration)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2

Personal Skils

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team and
  • on own initiative
  • Professional approach to colleagues and at work
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Must be computer literate with a knowledge of Microsoft office including word, excel, outlook
  • Keyboard skills
  • Ability to remain focused on task in hand
  • Understanding of role
  • Understanding of NHS
  • Understanding of data protection
  • Demonstrate ability to work within the needs of
  • a changing service
  • Must be over 25 years old
  • (under insurance policy)
  • Valid UK driving license with clean driving
  • record to provide driving license on an
  • annual basis for a DVLA check

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a managerial role

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Basic computer skills including windows packages
  • - full UK Driver's license
  • - Immunisation documentation for DTP, MMR and varicella (or in place of varicella immunity, a signed risk declaration)

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2

Personal Skils

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team and
  • on own initiative
  • Professional approach to colleagues and at work
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Good verbal and written skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders

Employer details

Employer name

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH


Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Greenwich Health Ltd

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH


Employer's website

https://www.greenwich-health.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Terissa Cully

greenwichhealth.jobs@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£34,000 a year This is the full time salary. Please pro rata for 15 hours

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

U0055-26-0035

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust

Stadium Road

London

SE18 4QH


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