Job Advert
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.
We are currently seeking Out of Hours drivers, Based at the Town & County Hospital Wick, Supporting Caithness General Hospital and Dunbar Hospital
To transport Doctors engaged to NHS Highland Out of Hours duties in a dedicated vehicle between allocated calls and to note all details passed by staff at the Highland Hub in Caithness General Hospital Wick, in relation to calls.
Provide security back up for Doctors and vehicles and provide assistance at the request of and in accordance with the instructions of the Duty Doctor. Also to provide driving duties to NHS Highland in a positive manner demonstrating effectiveness and efficiency to service users at all times.
The out of hour’s service provides a comprehensive quality service to all areas of the hospital, community and public, which operates 7 days a week.
To be aware of and comply with the NHS Highland Health and Safety Policy, to ensure safe working practices.
To be involved in hospital emergency procedures including major incidents cardiac arrest and fire procedures.
To be involved identification and movement of medical gases and the maintenance of medical gas banks ensuring adherence to regulations.
Out of hours drivers will be expected to react quickly in difficult circumstances and take appropriate action such as informing Doctors of urgent message reporting incidents to the police, summoning assistance in liaison with the on-call GP.
These are 28.7 hour per week posts, worked in accordance with service requirements.
Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Sarah Budge, Frailty Practitioner, Tel: 07881 366826.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.