Salaried Out of Hours Lead Driver
Job Description
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)
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
Employer details
Employer name
Greenwich Health Ltd
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Nhs Trust
Stadium Road
London
SE18 4QH
United Kingdom
