Van Driver

To serve our members by ensuring the voice of primary care is not lost in the health system of Newcastle

To do things once when it makes sense to do so, rather than 29 times across all practices, or seven times, across all Primary Care Networks

We are a skilled team of non-clinicians and clinicians with significant experience working in healthcare. Our role is to help practices work at scale across Newcastle, providing targeted and effective patient care and innovative methods of working to improve quality and efficiency.

We bid for and manage citywide and at-scale contracts to improve patient care and deliver cost savings to our member practices. We work with many partners and providers including Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, VOCARE and North East Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust. Our work also includes partnerships with the public sector, charities, and the voluntary sector. This work includes services such as social prescribing, out-of-hours GP provision, and community health services.

Responsibilities:
- Safely operate a van to transport healthcare equipment to designated locations
- Set up and close down the van before and after operation
- Register patients onto a clinical system for the healthcare team
- Inspect the van for any maintenance or safety issues before and after each trip and carry out monthly checks in line with DVSA regulations
- Adhere to all traffic laws and regulations while driving
- Provide excellent customer service by communicating effectively with patients, We are looking for a small pool of van drivers to work ad-hoc (0-hour contract) typically Saturdays. Shifts will be picked up via our rota site, Lantum, and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Previous experience as a van driver or in a similar role is preferred
- Familiarity with commercial driving regulations and safety standards
- Experience with clinical system, SystmOne is desirable
- Excellent driving skills with a clean driving record
- Strong communication skills to interact with clients and team members