Call Handler/Driver, GP Out of Hours

Job overview

The GP Out of Hours team is a fast paced, high pressured service that provides primary care to the whole of Eastern Cheshire. We are looking for a well-rounded, confident and patient focused individual to join our team.

The post holder will be flexible and have the ability to work as a team whilst also exercising their own initiative. Full training will be provided.

Hours per week: 10 hours per week, every Sunday night 22:00-08:00 Location: Macclesfield District General Hospital

Main duties of the job

The post holder will have an excellent telephone manner and have the ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and care. We are looking for someone with good attention to detail who is able to accurately input patient data into NHS IT systems. Previous administration experience is essential with NHS experience being preferred.

Post holder must have a full clean UK driving license as will be required to take GPs out on home visits.

The post holder will have the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Doctors, Call Handlers, Triage Practitioners, 111 and NWAS.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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