At a Glance
- Tasks: Transport GP's to deliver patient services and ensure vehicle safety.
- Company: Join a dedicated team in the healthcare sector, making a difference in Sunderland.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, supportive team environment, and opportunities for training.
- Other info: Dynamic role with varied shifts, perfect for those seeking flexible work.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital service that directly impacts patient care in your community.
- Qualifications: Must be over 25 with a clean driving record and team experience.
The predicted salary is between 24000 - 30000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Driver to join our brilliant GP out of hours team based in Sunderland Royal UTC on a bank basis.
Your day to day…
- You will support the Driver Team Leader in all aspects of the efficient and effective delivery of the Transport Service to transport Salaried & Contractor GP’s to deliver patient services.
- To support the operational teams with administrative functions.
- Ensure personal understanding and knowledge of the fleet vehicle is maintained to ensure flexibility to drive all vehicles.
- Ensure vehicle checks are carried on a shift by shift basis to ensure the safety of GP, self and members of the general public.
- Ensure the security of drugs and clinical equipment which is collected and returned on a shift by shift basis using appropriate procedures to record usage.
- Ensure that routine maintenance, cleanliness and security of vehicles and equipment being used on a personal shift by shift basis.
- Notify any required repairs as necessary to vehicles and equipment e.g. SatNav, ensuring vehicles are fit for purpose and available to meet business needs.
- Participates in License Checks, driver assessment and all Mandatory Training for Drivers.
- Promote positive and effective communications with other Driver’s, GP’s, Despatchers and other colleagues and external patients/business partners at all times.
Shift times are: Evenings 18:00 – 00:00, Overnights 00:00 – 08:00 and weekends 08:00-16:00/16:00 – 00:00.
Qualifications, Experience & Training…
- Good general education, educated to NVQ 2 level or equivalent.
- Previous experience of working in a team.
- Previous experience of fleet maintenance.
- Must be over 25 years or above (for insurance purposes).
- Valid driving license for the UK with a clean driving record.
- Every employee driving on behalf of the business must submit their driving license on an annual basis for a DVLA check.
- Please note all fleet vehicles are automatic.
We think you need these skills to ace Driver – Sunderland GP OOH
Driving Skills
Fleet Maintenance
Vehicle Safety Checks
Administrative Functions
Communication Skills
Teamwork
Problem-Solving Skills
