Bank Driver - Barrow OOH

To provide a professional driving service for medical personnel travelling to meet the needs of patients requiring Out Of Hours medical attention. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team situated at one of Cumbria Healths bases in Cumbria.

All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health Values:

list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad

range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or

periodically. This list is not

exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed

here.

1.

you are fit to drive and meet all driver authorisation requirements

throughout your employment. In line with the DVLAs guidance for drivers 70

and over Cumbria Health will require any applicant who meets this criteria to

undergo a driver medical/sight test (DVLA Standard) as part of the

2.

Read

and be fully aware of the content of the Driver Handbook.

3.

Maintain

full responsibility for the vehicle, contents and passengers whilst on duty.

4.

Ensure

all technology is fully functioning and fully charged at the start of shift

regularly checking the items are stored safely, charged and updated where

necessary.

5.

Carry

out thorough pre-shift checks, equipment checks and restock if required.

6.

in the set-up of the clinical rooms at the beginning of shift if

required. You may also be required to

check the rooms at the end of shift and ensure Cumbria Health equipment has

been returned to store.

7.

Drive

the doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse to home visits, meeting the needs of

patients in the out-of-hours period.

8.

Ensure

the rules of the road are followed, utilising all available vehicle and

TomTom systems, to ensure safe driving is maintained throughout.

9.

shift answer and make calls to the control room by various communication

methods, always remember the legal position whilst driving.

10. Assist in completing patient contact

forms where applicable for control and doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse in

the event of technology failure.

11. Assist the clinician as and when

necessary including assisting with equipment, chaperoning (as per policy),

communications with control.

event of an emergency, following guidance from the clinician.

13. Monitor the prescription pad for the

vehicle following the Cumbria Health Prescription guidance. You may also be required to assist in the

topping up and management of printer prescriptions following guidance.

14.

Assist

in the transfer, countersigning and transport of Controlled Drugs.

15. Ensure effective handover with the

oncoming shift (incl. driving colleagues, clinicians and control room

supervisor).

16.

Carry

out post-shift checks and restock if required.

17.

up Left Equipment when not required for visits.

18. Ensure clear and concise

communications with your Team Leader are maintained through various

communication methods including where appropriate the site communications

log.

19. During shift, after consultation with

the control room Supervisor, travel and work across the County wherever and

whenever needed to meet the demands of the service.

20. Assist the team Leader in the day to

day management and maintenance of the base.

21. Regularly log onto your Cumbria Health

email account and familiarise yourself with the Cumbria Health website (in

particular the Staff Section).

22. To carry out any other reasonable

duties in departments/locations as and when

required, subject to training and capabilities.

23.

adhere to all CUMBRIA HEALTH Policies and Procedures.

24. Participate and ensure own on-going

development, maintaining compliance for mandatory training.

25. To maintain a high level of confidentiality

and comply with the Data Protection Act.

Be aware of the nature of information dealt with and work in a manner

which ensures confidentiality and security at all times.

26. Undertake any other activities deemed

appropriate and necessary by the organisation.

Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.

Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.

Qualifications

Essential: - Full driving licence; - Maths and English grade C or equivalent

Desirable: - Advanced driving qualification; - Safe driving qualification; - Driver training qualification

Skills and Aptitudes

Knowledge

Other requirements