Job Advert
An opportunity has arisen for Drivers to join the Primary Care Out of Hours (GMED) Driving Team. We are seeking experienced drivers with a clean driving licence, good geographical knowledge of the Grampian region and good communication skills.
You will be an enthused person who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills as the post involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team and working closely with clinicians and members of the dispatch teams in a courteous, pleasant and confident manner.
The successful applicants should have the ability to support a wide range of professionals to achieve the goals of the service which operates between 18.00 until 08.00 Mon-Fri and 24 hours at weekends. Please note that the service operates during Public Holidays and Festive Periods as well.
Driver is required to have the ability to identify vehicle faults and any associated risks with vehicles or other frequently used pieces of equipment. The applicant should have the ability to drive in all weather conditions safely. Successful candidate would be required to use their own judgment in and around their daily routines where unforeseen circumstances would demand that they must work independently.
Available hours: various over 4 week rota.
Locations: Aberdeen, Inverurie, Stonehaven, Turriff and Elgin. Please advise of your preferences in your application form.
Contract: permanent/ bank
Benefits: pay enhancements for working unsocial hours (maximum up 88%)
To obtain a copy of the job description please clickon the link below.
Informal enquiries (including shifts available) to:
Primary Care Out of Hours Team Leader: 01224 551826/01224 551825
Magda Polcik, Service Support Manager: Magdalena.polcik@nhs.net; 01224 558072
Closing Date: Wednesday 14th August 2019.