Driver/Support Worker
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 March 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, NR2 3TU |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9839-26-0059 |
Summary
Coordination supportWork as part of the clinical triage team within the Out of Hours Community Nursing service, and under thedirection of a nurse coordinator, whilst on shift undertake the registering of referrals. Under supervision of the nurse coordinator assist in allocation of visits and to ensure visits are prioritised according to the service and the patient need. Ensure all documentation and record keeping undertaken in line with local SOPs and Trust Policies. Use assistive technology to support the allocation/ deployment of visits fairly and efficiently Assist with processing of urgent referrals by using geographical knowledge with the assistance of technology. Work in accordance with the local processes and standard operating procedures as set out by the Trust. Be a knowledge resource for troubleshooting assistive technology alongside the nurse co-ordinator. Effectively communicate with teams deployed to visits.DriverLocate and drive the Out of Hours Nurse safely to designated address and back to the teams base.Ensure the vehicle used is fuelled and maintained in accordance with the lease terms and road safety regulations, and ready to use at the start of each shift.Ensure that the vehicle logs are completed at the end of each shift to a standard to satisfy auditors.Interact with sat-nav devices including training and troubleshooting.Effectively communicate with co-ordination team. HCAAssist the nurse with moving and handling patients as required. Assist the nurse with clinical tasks where required.Assist in the delivery and collection of equipment.Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of consent, and gain consent as appropriate followingorganisational policies.Be exposed to bodily fluids, infected material, blood products, when assisting with clinical tasks, therefore must utilise precautions and adhere to infection control policies.