Urgent Care Assistant (Driver & Reception) - Swindon (OOH, 6 months Fixed Term Contract, PT, Non-clinical)

HealthHero; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced rates for evenings/weekends/夜

Generous holiday entitlement 33 days

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Free staff parking

Job summary

HealthHero Integrated Care is seeking an Urgent Care Assistant for a part-time, 6-month fixed-term role covering Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath/B&NES. You will drive clinicians, assist at reception, manage stock and support urgent care services across multiple bases, including evenings and overnights.

The role requires a full UK driving licence, strong interpersonal skills, and flexibility to work a 4-week rolling rota. Training will be provided and overtime rates apply.

Qualifications

• Valid UK driving licence is essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Flexible and well-organised with the ability to work in a busy urgent care setting.

Responsibilities

• Drive clinicians to patient homes and perform basic vehicle checks.
• Act as first point of contact at treatment centres and support clinicians.
• Maintain stock levels of medications and consumables; manage receipts and deliveries.
• Assist with reception duties and patient welfare checks while on shift.

Skills

Driving

Reception

Stock management

Communication

Education

UK Driving Licence

Job description

As a result of continued growth, HealthHero are seeking to recruit one Urgent Care Assistant to undertake driving, receptionist and base duties to support the delivery of Integrated Urgent Care services across Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath and North East Somerset on a part-time, fixed-term contract, on a 6-month basis, until March 2027. Our shift patterns are varied, inclusive of weekday evenings, weekend work and a commitment to working some overnight sessions.

Shift patterns and rota flexibility can be discussed at the application stage.

About the role:

As an Urgent Care Assistant, you will be required to undertake a dual role of driving and reception work to support the efficient operation of Integrated Urgent Care services across the

South West locality.

We offer a rolling 4-week rota pattern, agreed following a successful interview, providing a structured and supportive approach to flexible working. You'll play a vital role in supporting the delivery of care to patients across the Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire area, working alongside experienced clinicians and operational colleagues.

This varied and rewarding role involves providing non-clinical support to clinicians and patients using the NHS 111 and GP Out of Hours service, helping ensure people receive the care and support they need when they need it most.

A degree of flexibility is required and there may be occasional opportunities to work additional hours to support service demand and operational requirements.

Our Urgent Care service operates across Wiltshire, with bases in Chippenham, Keynsham, Salisbury and Swindon. If successful your rota may include a variety of the below hours:

• Monday – Friday 18:15/18:30 – 23:00 (Evenings)
• Monday – Friday 23:00 – 08:00 (Overnights)
• Saturday - Monday 0800 - 08:00 - (Encompassing AM/PM/Evening or Overnight Shifts)

Your key duties will include:

Driving

• Driving Clinicians to the patient's home in a safe and legal manner – adhering to current driving regulations.
• Perform basic vehicle checks at the beginning and end of shifts – ensuring they are roadworthy, fuelled and fully equipped.
• Accurate recording of all medications and consumables used while on shift.

Base

• To be the first point of contact for the patient or carer/relative in our designated Treatment Centres.
• Supporting Clinicians while you are on shift.
• Communicating with patients both in person and via the telephone (comfort & welfare checks).
• Ensure the Treatment Centre is kept clean and tidy.

Medication and Stock Management:

• Using a variety of computer systems to accurately maintain stock levels of medication and consumables.
• Replenishing car stock at the end of your shift.
• Understand stock rotation and expiry dates on weekly delivery of medications and consumables

Full Training will be provided

The Urgent Care Assistant role is varied and requires a flexible and resilient approach. You will be expected to undertake a broad range of duties, including periods of prolonged sitting (for example, at a reception desk or in a vehicle), alongside more physically demanding tasks such as moving and carrying emergency equipment and delivering CPR at floor level when required.

As part of the role, you must be comfortable working in both clinical and mobile environments, responding to the needs of the service as they arise.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass a driver’s medical in line with role requirements.

About you

As someone who is well organized, hardworking and personable, you will be joining an established team of close-knit and hardworking colleagues who make a real difference and play a key role supporting the Integrated Urgent Care service.

You will be required to:

• Confidently interact with patients, relatives and carers.
• Demonstrate compassion and respect.
• Possess excellent attention to detail.
• Have strong administration skills.
• Be personable, engaging and reassuring.
• Work confidently under pressure and act professionally in emergency or sometimes stressful situations.

Please note a full UK Driving License (with no more than 6 registered penalty points) is essential for this role and you should possess a good level of driving experience.

About us

HealthHero Integrated Care delivers urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) and Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin (STW). Working alongside NHS partners, our teams help patients access safe, responsive and appropriate care.

Our Integrated Urgent Care services support patients across both localities, providing clinical assessment and urgent care outside normal GP opening hours. Services include:

• Telephone clinical assessment and consultation
• Video consultations
• Face-to-face appointments at our treatment centres
• Home visits for patients unable to travel
• Clinical assessment and advice following NHS 111 referrals
• In-hours care coordination, helping patients and healthcare professionals access the most appropriate care pathway

Our services bring together clinical, operational and care coordination colleagues to deliver responsive, patient-centred care. Whether providing advice remotely, seeing a patient at a treatment centre, coordinating care or visiting them at home, our teams help patients access the right support.

As part of the HealthHero Group

we exist to simplify healthcare and improve lives by making care feel instant, intelligent and human. HealthHero is Europe’s largest digital health provider, delivering four million consultations each year through a digital clinic that brings physical and mental healthcare together. Our services range from GP appointments and mental health support to long-term condition management.

Why us?

Our values guide us, every day we strive to Simplify, Own, Aspire and Respect (SOAR) –

and we're rewarded when we do.

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What we offer:

• A rewarding role where you'll make a real difference to patients and clinicians across your local community.
• Benefit from enhanced rates for evening, weekend and overnight working, with the opportunity to earn up to £18.40 per hour. Combined with flexible part-time hours, this role offers a rewarding way to support your local NHS urgent care service while fitting work around other commitments
• Generous holiday entitlement of up to 33 days per annum inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Free staff parking.

Working base: Swindon (Moredon Medical Centre)

Additional information

*Please note that the successful applicant will need an Enhanced DBS which be applied for by us upon confirmation of appointment.

**We reserve the right to close this job in the event we receive a sufficient number of applications.

***Please note that we are unfortunately unable to offer a sponsor licence to candidates who require sponsorship from their employer.

Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity

In line with our commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are a certified Disability Confident Employer and are committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us on [e-mail]

Safeguarding

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