Urgent Care Driver

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Bristol as a driver, responsible for transporting clinicians to patients' homes and ensuring vehicle maintenance. This role requires a valid driving license and experience in healthcare. Be part of a supportive team dedicated to patient care and community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Full valid driving license with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Experience working in healthcare/NHS.

Responsibilities

• Transport clinicians to patients' homes safely.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report faults.
• Record all visit details accurately.

Skills

Healthcare

Driving

Education

GCSE level education

Job description

To primarily transport clinicians to patients' homes to provide medical assistance. The post holder will also be responsible for vehicle maintenance during each shift. Drivers must always perform duties safely and legally, ensuring vehicles are maintained and operated within current regulations, notably the Road Traffic Act and Highway Code.

Main duties of the job

1. Ensure the vehicle has adequate fuel for the shift, refuelling as necessary using the company fuel card.
2. Safely load and unload medical equipment and supplies, adhering to manual handling guidelines.
3. Complete the driver’s checklist at the start of each shift to confirm all equipment and supplies are available and functional.
4. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and report faults immediately to the Shift Manager, completing fault notification sheets.
5. Drive clinicians to patients' homes safely and within legal speed limits, following all traffic laws. This is not an emergency service.
6. Accurately record all visit details and return driver log sheets to base at the end of each shift.
7. Deliver supplies, prescriptions, or medications between sites as requested by the Shift Manager.

About us

We provide a range of Primary Care Services including the SevernSide Urgent Care Service, GP Practices, and the Homeless Health Service, serving over 1 million patients across Bristol, North Somerset & South Glos. We are a Social Enterprise and Employee-Owned Business, prioritising patient care, environmental protection, equality, and community wellbeing.

Our 'Community Fund' supports charitable causes locally and internationally. Joining BrisDoc means becoming part of a supportive, valued, and family-like team committed to professional growth and service excellence.

Job responsibilities

1. Ensure the vehicle is fueled for each shift, refuelling with the company fuel card as needed.
2. Safely load/unload medical supplies, adhering to manual handling guidelines.
3. Complete the driver’s checklist at the start of each shift to verify equipment and supplies.
4. Maintain vehicle cleanliness and promptly report faults to the Shift Manager, completing necessary documentation.
5. Drive clinicians to patients' homes safely, complying with all traffic laws and speed limits. Remember, this is not an emergency service.
6. Record all visit details accurately and return driver logs at shift end.
7. Transport supplies or medications between sites as directed by the Shift Manager.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE level education or equivalent.
• Full valid driving license with no more than 3 penalty points.
• Experience working in healthcare/NHS.
• Experience driving for other employers.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, with submissions made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for criminal convictions.