Bank Driver - Carlisle, United Kingdom - Cumbria Health On Call

Cumbria Health On Call

Verified Company

Carlisle, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

This 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.Ensure 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 CHoC will require any applicant who meets this criteria to undergo a driver medical/sight test (DVLA Standard) as part of the recruitment process.

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.
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.
Assist 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 CHoC 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.During 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.

Assist the clinician as and when necessary including assisting with equipment, chaperoning (as per policy), communications with control. 12. Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an emergency, following guidance from the clinician.
Monitor the prescription pad for the vehicle following the CHoC 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.
Ensure effective handover with the oncoming shift (incl. driving colleagues, clinicians, receptionists and control room supervisor). 16.

Carry out post-shift checks and restock if required. 17. Follow 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.

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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.

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To adhere to all CHOC Policies and Procedures. 25. Participate and ensure own on-going development, maintaining compliance for mandatory training. 26.

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.

27. Undertake any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.