Job summary
Various permanent contracts available. This is a 7 day a week service so flexibility will be required to deliver service needs.
Full clean driving licence, experience of driving larger vehicles (vans etc).
Main base Newfield House, Vicarage Lane, Blackpool but will be required to work from other FCMS sites, driving vehicles to locations across Greater Manchester, Bury, HMR, Blackpool and West Lancashire.
Values: Our organisational culture is very important to us, so it is vital that the successful candidate lives and breathes complimentary values and behaviours. Our behaviours should be in line with our values which form part of our Company DNA:
- Fun: People rarely succeed unless they are having fun. Happiness is healthy!
- Awesome: We aren’t here to be average, we’re here to be awesome!
- Humble: We’re here to make a difference to the lives of others, NOT to see how important we can become
- Brave: We challenge the norm. We have the courage to get the difficult jobs done
- Oomph: We have natural oomph! It’s infectious!
- Go-getting: We are intuitive to changing needs and respond quickly which we do with energy, ideas, and positivity
Our key expectations are:
Self-awareness – Living authentically
Adaptability- Being ready to adjust depending on the situation
Openness – What you see is what you get
Positivity with a real sense of being able to strive for the impossible
Generosity of spirit- Everyday should be an opportunity to act with kindness
Ability to have fun – Taking the role seriously, whilst being yourself
Overview of Role
- To provide a professional and high-quality driving service for the Diagnostic Service
- To be able to follow strict procedures and protocols at all times
- To ensure the vehicle is in a safe working order and maintained to a high standard
- When necessary, to be able to carry out stocktake of medical equipment and consumables.
- To maintain stock levels in the vehicles and replenish when required, following the appropriate process.
- Reporting any discrepancies as soon as identified
- Ensuring full patient confidentiality at all times
- To work individually or as part of a team
- To undertake all relevant training consistent with the requirements of the post
- To be flexible in roles undertaken according to the business need
- To adhere to FCMS Policies and Procedures at all times.
Physical Effort
- Staff can often remain seated in the car for the majority of the working day
- Loading/unloading of medical equipment in and out of vehicle
Mental Effort
- Concentration is required driving vehicles on a daily basis to required locations
- Workload regularly reassessed and prioritised to meet required deadlines
- Concentration and safety required when throughout shift pattern
Emotional Effort
- Requirement for tact and diplomacy when dealing with patients, relatives, staff queries
- Supporting vulnerable patients on/off the vehicles
Working Conditions
- Lone working may be required at certain times
- The requirement for sitting for periods of time whilst driving
Information Governance
- Understand the importance of Information Governance, and maintain IG Toolkit on an annual basis
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive statistical information, ensuring legal and local requirements are met
Training and Support
- Identify own training needs and others and participate in relevant in-service education
- Ensure all mandatory training is undertaken and maintained
- The post holder will be expected to attend any necessary courses that provide relevant training
Other duties are required
This Job Description will be periodically reviewed in the light of developing work requirements. This is an evolving role and therefore, these duties are not exhaustive. The role may change via discussion between the post-holder line managers. The individual in post will be expected to contribute towards that revision.
General
To have responsibility for Health and Safety and welfare of others in the working environment, to follow safe working practices and to comply at all times with local Safety Policies and Procedures.
To observe national and local policies and procedures in respect of:
- Fire
- Data Protection Act
- Infection Control
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references, and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence).
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
Experience
ESSENTIAL
Information Governance – understanding and awareness
Able to demonstrate effective partnership/team working
Experienced, confident driver
DESIRABLE
Experience within a healthcare environment
Experience of working with Clinicians
Qualifications
DESIRABLE
Educated to GCSE/O Level standard including English Language and Mathematics
Skills, Knowledge & Competencies
ESSENTIAL
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, at all levels within the organisation
Experience of working healthcare.
Previous administrative experience
Sound working knowledge of Microsoft packages including, word and email
Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Excellent organisational skills.
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload
DESIRABLE
Experience of communicating with staff at all levels.
Personal Qualities
Ability to work under pressure, remain calm and focussed
Diplomatic/tactful and understand importance of confidentiality
Mature outlook
Smart appearance at all times
Professional conduct at all times
Ability to work within a team and at times in isolation
Openness to learn new skills and apply these within the role.
Non-judgemental
Able to demonstrate compassion and empathy
Other
A full UK Driving Licence
Over 25 years of age for driving company vehicles
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 31/07/2023
Reference ID: BD PCS 23062023
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