Medvivo are seeking to recruit an Urgent Care Driver on a temporary contract (until 31st Jan 2025) to support the delivery of Integrated Urgent Care services across Wiltshire, Swindon and Bath over the winter period.
This role will involve providing non-clinical support to to our Urgent Care service at times of peak demand. Driving one of our fleet vehicles, you will undertake a suite of driving duties to include:
- Driving Clinicians to a patient's home or to one of our designated Urgent Care bases across Wiltshire in a safe and legal manner – adhering to current driving regulations.
- Perform basic vehicle checks at the beginning and end of shifts – ensuring they are roadworthy, fuelled and fully equipped.
- Accurate recording of all medications and consumables used while on shift.
This role will require the successful candidate to work flexibly across the fixed term contract period, covering bank holiday shifts, evenings, weekends and overnights.
About You
As someone who is well organized, hardworking and personable, you will be joining an established team of close-knit and hardworking colleagues who make a real difference and play a key role supporting the Integrated Urgent Care service.
You will be required to:
- Confidently interact with clinicians, colleagues and patients.
- Demonstrate compassion and respect.
- Be personable, engaging and reassuring.
- Work confidently under pressure and act professionally in emergency or sometimes stressful situations.
Please note a full UK Driving License is essential for this role and you should possess a good level of driving experience.
What we offer:
- Competitive hourly rate with shift enhancements (% dependent on shift times)
- Free staff parking
About us
Medvivo Group has been providing a range of health and urgent care services since 2004. Commissioned by the NHS, Medvivo’s core business involves the provision of Integrated Urgent Care services, incorporating NHS111 and Out of Hours care, in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
Committed to achieving excellence in the delivery of person-centred care, Medvivo invests in people, resources and technology to continuously improve the quality of its services and organisational culture. This is testified by two consecutive outstanding ratings by the Care Quality Commission.
Apply:
Please submit your application and cover letter by Monday 9th December (5 pm).
Interviews and driving assessments for successful applicants will take place on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th December at our Head Office at Fox Talbot House, Chippenham.
Medvivo reserves the right to close this job in the event we receive a sufficient number of applications.
Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity
In line with Medvivo’s commitment to Equality, Inclusivity and Diversity, we welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds. We are committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and aim to establish an inclusive working environment. As such, we welcome diverse applications from candidates irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Medvivo is a certified Disability Confident Employer and is committed to affording equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any part of your application process, please let us know by contacting us on recruitment@medvivo.com.
Safeguarding
Please see here for information relating to our commitment to safeguarding as a provider of healthcare.
*Please note that we are unfortunately unable to offer a sponsor licence to candidates who require sponsorship from their employer.
