Urgent Treatment Centre Out of Hours Driver

Greenwich Health Ltd.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health organization in Westminster is seeking a driver to assist with the efficient transportation of GPs for patient care. Responsibilities include conducting vehicle checks, ensuring safety, handling clinical equipment, and supporting transportation logistics. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a great knowledge of fleet operations. Join our commitment to quality patient care and support for our GP practices.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of fleet vehicles.
• Experience in vehicle checks and safety protocols.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in vehicle checks ensuring safety during shifts.
• Adhere to shift schedules and working time regulations.
• Handle drugs and clinical equipment securely.
• Complete required logs and reports related to transport.
• Monitor daily transport performance and report findings.

Job description

Assist the Driver Team Leader/Lead Driver in executing the efficient and timely transportation of Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) services, facilitating the transportation of GPs to deliver patient care. This role supports operational teams through administrative functions.

Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the fleet's vehicles to operate any vehicle as needed.

1. Assist in conducting vehicle checks during shifts to ensure the safety of GPs, oneself, and the public.
2. Adhere to the driver's rota and shift schedules in compliance with working time regulations.
3. Ensure the secure handling of drugs and clinical equipment during shift turnover, recording usage appropriately.
4. Complete timesheets, vehicle log sheets, and logbooks, reporting any discrepancies to the Lead Driver.
5. Assist in monitoring daily transport performance, reporting findings to the lead driver.
6. Report and address any necessary repairs for vehicles and equipment, guaranteeing their fitness for use.
7. Participate in license checks, driver assessments, and mandatory driver training.
8. Foster positive communication among drivers, GPs, UTC colleagues, and external partners.
9. Support GPs with chaperoning and other needs as required.
10. Undertake regular stock checks for drugs and equipment.
11. Operate all in-car communication and patient management system equipment to support accurate record keeping.
12. Plan the most efficient routes for and between home visits.

Greenwich Health is the GP Federation for the Greenwich Borough with a not-for-profit ethos. We reinvest surplus into staff development, organizational growth, and supporting our GP Practices to ensure sustainability. We are committed to providing quality care to patients while building resilience for General Practice and delivering services at scale to the Greenwich population.