Out of Hours Driver

Band 2 (£24,647 - £26,763)

NHS Tayside, Cherrybank, Perth and Kinross

Part time
Permanent

Posted today, 12 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

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Full Job Description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the GP Out of Hours Service, as one of our Drivers.

Based within our Hub in Perth Royal Infirmary, you will be responsible for driving the GPs to any part of the Tayside area in the Out of Hours period and to transport patients to the Out of Hours Service, efficiently, effectively and safely.

You must have good communication and organisation skills and have a proven track record of working well as part of a team. An excellent knowledge of the geography of Tayside would be required.

You must be flexible and able to work all shift patterns within a 24/7 working rota which includes evenings, weekends and Public Holidays (including Xmas and New Year) as the norm. Enhancements will be paid for this role, making this a highly attractive and sought after position.

Your performance must comply with the national Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009 and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Informal enquiries to: Kali Whyte, Team Leader (kali.whyte@nhs.scot)

Hours of work are: 14.9 hours per week Permanent

17.8 hours per week - Permanent

This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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