NHS Jobs • London SE18 4QH

Salaried Out of Hours Lead Driver

About this role

Principal duties and responsibilities As the Lead Driver, you will steer the execution of the efficient andtimelytransportation of the UTC Out of Hours and UrgentTreatmentCentre(UTC)services,facilitatingthetransportationofGPstodeliverpatientcare. Please note, the hours for this role must be performed on evenings and weekends. Main

Duties

Maintaincomprehensiveknowledgeofthefleet'svehiclestooperateanyvehicleasneeded. AssistinconductingvehiclechecksduringshiftstoensurethesafetyofGPs,oneself,andthepublic Coordinate rotas for the team Conduct annual appraisals, manage the teams annual leave and sickness via the digital HR system Adheretothedriver'srotaandshiftschedulesincompliancewithworkingtimeregulations. Providesupporttocolleaguestominimizeloneworking,prioritizingpersonalandcollectivesafety. Ensurethesecurehandlingofdrugsandclinicalequipmentduringshiftturnover,recording usage appropriately. Undertakeregularstockchecksfordrugsandanyotherequipment Completetimesheets,vehiclelogsheets,andlogbooks Assistinmonitoringdailytransportperformance,reportingfindingstotheleaddriver. Maintainthecleanliness,security,androutinemaintenanceofvehiclesandequipment during shifts. Reportandaddressanynecessaryrepairsforvehiclesandequipment,guaranteeingtheir fitness for use. Operatingallincarcommunicationsandpatientmanagementsystemequipmenttosupport accuraterecord keeping Supporttheinductionandguidanceofnewemployeestofamiliarizethemwithbusiness operations and the geographical area. Planthemostefficientroutesforandbetweenhomevisits ToassistwithbasicadministrativedutiesandusingMicrosoftoutlooktoread/respondtoemails Participateinlicensechecks,driverassessments,andmandatorydrivertraining. Fosterpositivecommunicationamongdrivers,GPs,UTCcolleagues,andexternalpartners. Engageactivelyinteamanddepartmentalmeetings. SupportingGPswhereneededwithChaperoning SupportingGPs and admin teamiftheyneedanyhelp/support Directingcallstoappropriateextensions,dealingwithtelephoneenquiriesandrecording messages whenrequired Weappreciateprofessionalattiresuitableforabusinessenvironment