We are looking for a trustworthy and enthusiastic person to join Litchdon Medical Centre as a cover caretaker and medication delivery driver.
This role does not have set regular hours but would be flexible to cover annual leave or sickness of our permanent staff.
Working hours for caretaker cover is Monday - Friday 7.30 - 9.30am and 4.00pm - 7.00 or 8.00pm.
Working hours for delivery driver cover is Monday - Thursday 1pm - 3.00 or 4.00pm depending on number of deliveries needed. There can be some flexibility in delivery hours as could start earlier or later if preferred by a suitable candidate.
£12.88 per hour.
Closing date 23rd June 26 with interviews planned for 13th July 26.
If you have not heard back by the 9th July you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job Description
JOB TITLE: Cover Caretaker and medication delivery driver
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Head of Maintenance and Hygiene team
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Practice Manager
HOURS: Not regular set hours but flexible hours to cover permanent staff
Job Purpose:
To carry out the various policies and procedures associated with the operation of the building. Specifically those relating to hygiene, stock, security and access; health and safety.
Litchdon Values
Compassionate Care – We treat staff, patients, carers, and relatives with kindness, respect and dignity, fostering a culture of mutual empathy.
Holistic well-being – We prioritise the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of our staff which then enables them to deliver person centred care.
Positive reliable teams – We cultivate professional, approachable, and cohesive teams built on loyalty, trust, and mutual respect, enabling them to deliver safe and effective care to patients.
Family Focus – We support the work-life balance of our staff and recognise the importance of family for patients and colleagues alike.
Innovation and Growth – We embrace change, prioritise sustainability, and nurture professional development across the workforce to improve processes and patient care.
Environmental Responsibility – We are mindful and committed to be as eco-friendly as possible by ensuring we consider the impact of our practice on both the community and the planet.
Litchdon Mission Statement
Providing quality healthcare by valuing both patients and staff in a supportive and sustainable environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following list is typical of the level of duties which the post holder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar type and level may be required from time to time.
- To carry out the Practice’s security procedures, for locking and securing buildings.
- Carrying out waste management procedures through out the buildings.
- To operate the heating system in accordance with agreed procedures (including frost precaution) to ensure that appropriate temperatures are maintained and hot water in available.
- To provide access to the building in the event of snow (including gritting paths during cold weather conditions, or minor flooding or similar emergency situations).
- To deal with general enquiries from staff, workmen, contractors and members of the public.
- To carry out minor or temporary repairs and maintenance tasks or report as necessary in accordance with agreed procedures.
- As directed by line manager to direct workmen and temporary contractors to the sites of repair and the maintenance work and inspecting the work of contractors where there is a requirement to sign a satisfaction note.
- To carry out porterage duties as required, including the co-ordination of the removal and placement of furniture and equipment.
- To arrange distribution and storage of materials and goods delivered.
- Provide driving cover for the delivery of medication service.
- To ensure the delivery of services in accordance with customer service standards, policies and procedures.
- Other duties as required by the line manager or practice manager.
Requirements for role:
Must hold a UK drivers’ licence.
Confidentiality:
- In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
- In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
- Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data
Data Protection Act
All members of staff are bound by the requirements of the GDPR (May 2018) and any breaches of the Act or of the confidential nature of the work of this post could lead to dismissal.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others’ health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
- Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
- Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
- Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
- Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
- Reporting potential risks identified
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
- Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people’s rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
- Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
- Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.7
Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
- Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
- Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
- Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
- Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team’s performance
- Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources
Communication:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
- Communicate effectively with other team members
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers
- Recognise people’s needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly
Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
The post-holder will:
· Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance
· Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
· Participate in audit where appropriate
Pay: £12.88 per hour
Work Location: In person
