Driver

NHS

  • Connah's Quay, Flintshire Wrexham
  • £24,833 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 14 days ago
North Wales GP Out of Hours East Division would like to invite applications for part-time Drivers. There will be an expectation of applicants to be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per month with shifts covering evenings, weekends, overnights and on Bank Holidays.Main duties of the jobThe role will involve:To safely transport General Practitioners and Nurse Practitioners to home based patients and assist as necessary with treatment centre consultations.When mobile to receive calls from the call centre and pass appropriate accurate information (clinical and non-clinical) to the GP.To ensure that the car is roadworthy and contains equipment and drug boxes for use on home visits..To support other members of the Out of Hours team and clinicians undertaking various duties including call dispatching and contacting patients to book appointments when not engaged in driving to ensure the smooth running of the service.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.About usIf you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,833 a year per annum, pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number050-EA160-0725-AJob locationsDeeside Community Hospital / Wrexham Ty DerbynDeeside / WrexhamDeeside / WrexhamCH5 1XSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good standard of general education
  • Clean driving licence for Category B cars
Desirable
  • ECDL
  • Advanced Driving Qualification
  • Basic First Aid certificate
ExperienceEssential
  • Experienced Driver
  • Experience of Customer Care / Dealing with the General Public
  • Experience of Working within a Team
Desirable
  • Previous Employment in a Patient Transport Service
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of OOH Service and How it Relates to the Rest of the NHS
  • In-depth Knowledge of the Local Georgraphical Area and Ability to Read a Map
  • Willingness to Learn Call Handling and Adastra Software Usage
  • Willing to Learn Basic Life Support Skills
Desirable
  • Awareness of Relevant Policies, Procedures and Working Practices
SkillsEssential
  • IT Literate
  • Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with patients in a caring manner
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Desirable
  • Welsh speaking
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Good standard of general education
  • Clean driving licence for Category B cars
Desirable
  • ECDL
  • Advanced Driving Qualification
  • Basic First Aid certificate
ExperienceEssential
  • Experienced Driver
  • Experience of Customer Care / Dealing with the General Public
  • Experience of Working within a Team
Desirable
  • Previous Employment in a Patient Transport Service
KnowledgeEssential
  • Understanding of OOH Service and How it Relates to the Rest of the NHS
  • In-depth Knowledge of the Local Georgraphical Area and Ability to Read a Map
  • Willingness to Learn Call Handling and Adastra Software Usage
  • Willing to Learn Basic Life Support Skills
Desirable
  • Awareness of Relevant Policies, Procedures and Working Practices
SkillsEssential
  • IT Literate
  • Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with patients in a caring manner
  • Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
Desirable
  • Welsh speaking

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