Job summary
Job title: Sessional Driver & Marshal
Responsible: Senior Clinical Federated Services Manager
Location: Various locations across Sunderland
Salary: £17.27 per hour
Contract Type: Sessional
Hours: Zero hour contract
Main duties of the job
TheDriver & Marshal will be responsible for the safe operation andtransportation of the Community Health Bus to designated locations acrossSunderland. They will also support the setup, marshalling, IT setup, and smoothdelivery of clinic operations on-site. This dual role is crucial in ensuringboth the logistical and operational success of the mobile healthcare service,offering a welcoming and organised environment for patients and staff alike.
About us
Sunderland GP Alliance is excited to announce the launch of its newCommunity Health Bus, a mobile healthcare service designed to bring essentialmedical care to individuals who face challenges accessing traditional generalpractice services.
The state-of-the-art mobile unit is equipped with two clinical rooms, anexamination bed, and a vaccine fridge, ensuring a comprehensive range ofservices can be delivered. The bus is powered by solar energy, electrichook-up, or diesel, allowing it to reach even the most remote areas.
Having been in operation for a month, the Health Bus has primarilyfocused on supporting individuals dealing with drug and alcohol issues, as wellas those experiencing homelessness. However, there are plans to expand itsservices, with the potential to offer a wider range of diagnostic services inthe near future. Your role as driver/marshal will contribute to improvingthe health care services and access in Sunderland.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Thisis a sessional position, with shift availability managed via an online rotasystem. Flexibility is important, as shift patterns may vary depending onservice needs.
Safely drive andoperate the Community Health Bus to scheduled locations.
Recharge the electricvehicle as needed to ensure it remains operational.
Clean the vehicle atthe start and end of each shift, ensuring clinic rooms are ready for the nextshift.
Ensure the bus is setup and ready for the start of clinics.
Support the setup ofbasic IT equipment (e.g. laptops, printer, Wi-Fi) and report any issues torelevant teams promptly.
Perform basic vehiclechecks and report any maintenance issues.
Liaise with healthcarestaff to support smooth service delivery.
Act as a Marshalon-site, managing patient flow, providing directions, and assisting withqueuing and safety outside the bus.
Provide a friendly andprofessional presence when engaging with staff, patients, and the public.
Adhere to health andsafety protocols related to vehicle operation, site setup, and publicengagement.
Ensure mandatorytraining including CPR, Safeguarding adults and children, GDPR (IG) and sexualharassment is completed and renewed annually in line with company policy.
Confidentiality
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, thepost-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patientsand their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to beregarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcareworkers or the business of the Alliance may only be divulged to authorizedpersons in accordance with the Alliances policies and procedures relating toconfidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety
Thepost-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and othershealth, safety and security as defined in the Alliances Health & SafetyPolicy to include:
Identifying therisk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way thatmanages those risks.
Ensuring that allaccidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated and follow upaction taken where necessary.
Equality and Diversity
Thepost-holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carersand colleagues to include:
Acting in a waythat recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a waythat is consistent with current legislation.
Respecting theprivacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Behaving in amanner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental andrespects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Quality
Thepost-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Alliance, and will:
Alert other teammembers to issues of quality and risk.
Assess ownperformance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or undersupervision.
Contribute to theeffectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and makingsuggestions on ways to improve and enhanced the teams performance.
Work effectivelywith individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manageown time, workload and resources.
Communication
Thepost-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication withinthe team and will strive to:
Communicateeffectively with other team members.
Communicateeffectively with patients and carers.
Recognise peoplesneeds for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Job description Job responsibilities
Thisis a sessional position, with shift availability managed via an online rotasystem. Flexibility is important, as shift patterns may vary depending onservice needs.
Safely drive andoperate the Community Health Bus to scheduled locations.
Recharge the electricvehicle as needed to ensure it remains operational.
Clean the vehicle atthe start and end of each shift, ensuring clinic rooms are ready for the nextshift.
Ensure the bus is setup and ready for the start of clinics.
Support the setup ofbasic IT equipment (e.g. laptops, printer, Wi-Fi) and report any issues torelevant teams promptly.
Perform basic vehiclechecks and report any maintenance issues.
Liaise with healthcarestaff to support smooth service delivery.
Act as a Marshalon-site, managing patient flow, providing directions, and assisting withqueuing and safety outside the bus.
Provide a friendly andprofessional presence when engaging with staff, patients, and the public.
Adhere to health andsafety protocols related to vehicle operation, site setup, and publicengagement.
Ensure mandatorytraining including CPR, Safeguarding adults and children, GDPR (IG) and sexualharassment is completed and renewed annually in line with company policy.
Confidentiality
In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, thepost-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patientsand their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to beregarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcareworkers or the business of the Alliance may only be divulged to authorizedpersons in accordance with the Alliances policies and procedures relating toconfidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety
Thepost-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and othershealth, safety and security as defined in the Alliances Health & SafetyPolicy to include:
Identifying therisk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way thatmanages those risks.
Ensuring that allaccidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated and follow upaction taken where necessary.
Equality and Diversity
Thepost-holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carersand colleagues to include:
Acting in a waythat recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a waythat is consistent with current legislation.
Respecting theprivacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Behaving in amanner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental andrespects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Quality
Thepost-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Alliance, and will:
Alert other teammembers to issues of quality and risk.
Assess ownperformance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or undersupervision.
Contribute to theeffectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and makingsuggestions on ways to improve and enhanced the teams performance.
Work effectivelywith individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manageown time, workload and resources.
Communication
Thepost-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication withinthe team and will strive to:
Communicateeffectively with other team members.
Communicateeffectively with patients and carers.
Recognise peoplesneeds for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Basic understanding of community health and wellbeing issues Awareness of health and safety practices in a mobile or public-facing environment Basic IT skills (e.g. connecting laptop/printers to Wi-Fi as part of the health bus setup for clinics) Desirable
Previous experience in a health outreach, mobile unit, or similar setting Other
Essential
Standard DBS check Right to Work: Must have the legal right to work in the UK. Motivation and Skills
Essential
Ability to confidently and safely drive and park a large vehicle Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work flexible hours Qualifications
Essential
Driving Qualifications: Full, clean UK driving licence Evidence of the following mandatory training or willingness to complete annually. CPR Classroom based Safeguarding adults and Children GDPR (IG) Sexual Harassment
Person Specification Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Basic understanding of community health and wellbeing issues Awareness of health and safety practices in a mobile or public-facing environment Basic IT skills (e.g. connecting laptop/printers to Wi-Fi as part of the health bus setup for clinics) Desirable
Previous experience in a health outreach, mobile unit, or similar setting Other
Essential
Standard DBS check Right to Work: Must have the legal right to work in the UK. Motivation and Skills
Essential
Ability to confidently and safely drive and park a large vehicle Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work flexible hours Qualifications
Essential
Driving Qualifications: Full, clean UK driving licence Evidence of the following mandatory training or willingness to complete annually. CPR Classroom based Safeguarding adults and Children GDPR (IG) Sexual Harassment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Sunderland GP Alliance Address
North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
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