The RoleExpress innovative ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, we’re made that way.The dual job purpose of this exciting role is to be the first point of contact for patients upon arrival at a dedicated base, welcoming them and ensuring their confidentiality is always maintained. Whilst also providing transport to GPs on visits around the locality to visit patients.The receptionist element of the role would include these responsibilities, them being comfort calls, appointment booking to an incoming call about a possible bereavement. This part of the role requires empathy and competent IT skills to navigate your way around a computer screen, whilst talking to a patient on the phone, potentially in distress.The driver element of the role will include vehicle and medical equipment checks. Use of an IC24 car to transport clinicians to a call where a person is in need. This could also include you accompanying the clinician into patient homes.If you have any queries, or would like to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Georgia Harris at georgia.harrisic24.nhs.uk .Who are we?We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care, and secondary care support services.Location Mid & South Essex (Broomfield, Southend, Thurrock and Basildon). As part of your normal responsibilities, you could be required to work at any of these locations when required.Hours Available Bank- Evenings, Overnight and weekends covering a 24/7 operation.What’s in it for you: -Hourly rate starts from £11.47 depending on hours workedEnhanced rates for evenings, weekends and bank holidaysAdditional annual leave above statutory minimum based on serviceOpportunity to join the NHS Pension SchemeFree 24/7 independent counselling serviceLearning and Development OpportunitiesFree membership to our reward and discount platformAccess to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount SchemesDue to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and two references.We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.careers.ic24.org.ukWe are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability and those from other under-represented groups.If you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments before applying or would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team on careersic24.nhs.uk.