Job Title

Mobile Clinic Driver – Hepatology

Band

AFC Band 3

Hours

37.5

Department

Hepatology

Division

Surgery

To ensure the mobile clinic van is available for key Hepatology testing, treatment and engagement events across Sussex. The successful applicant will collect the vehicle from it’s base in Brighton, drive to the different event locations in Sussex, assist with set up and support the hepatology nursing staff deliver the best possible experience for patients. They will also be responsible for ensuring the vehicle is clean, tidy and fully stocked with the required equipment; as well as assessing risk at different locations, whilst the nursing teams are managing patient needs.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a
buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Collect fuel card and keys from vehicle base in Brighton and complete relevant sign-out sheet
Complete thorough vehicle checks before every event via the “FleetCheck” driver App, escalating any defects or issues as soon as possible.
Understand and adhere to procedures for dealing with complaints and ensure they are dealt with promptly and sympathetically. Be capable of writing a report of an incident if required to do so.
Purchase fuel and any other relevant materials on route to events, ensuring that the vehicle always fuelled and adblue levels are at an operating standard
Collect the vehicle at the agreed time and drive to relevant location(s) and events across Sussex.
Complete initial risk assessment alongside the Hepatology Nursing Team and/or Hepatitis C Trust and implement any mitigations as required.
Assist patients with access in and out of the vehicle as required.
Return vehicle to base in Brighton after each event and charge onboard invertor system.
Return fuel card and key to the vehicle base after each session and complete relevant sign-in sheet.
Clean inside of the vehicle, ensuring the safe and effective use of cleaning products.
Maintain effective and efficient records of all stock within the vehicle, observing trends in low stock items and evidencing them to the Service Improvement Project Manager, ensuring items below required levels are replaced.
Take the vehicle for repairs, external cleaning, servicing and MOTs.
Contribute positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team by advising the Service Improvement Manager of any potential improvements to work practices.

Please see Job Description for full duties and responsibilities