GP Out of Hours provide an urgent primary care service when GP surgeries are closed, open weekday evenings from 18.00-08.00 and weekends and bank holidays 24 hours. The Support Technician role supports the service undertaking admin, booking in patients, driving GPs, maintaining and checking equipment and stock in line with Trust policy.,

• To use SystmOne to book patients in, ensuring data entry to accurate.
• To use the computer systems to respond to general enquiries from patients and Health Care Professionals
• To ensure that all property belonging to the Trust is looked after safely and securely.
• To assist clinical staff in their duties as necessary, including setting up or use of medical equipment (setting up and administering oxygen, setting up nebuliser, using defibrillator) and handling prescription medications as requested.
• To safely drive and operate the GP OOHs vehicle conveying clinical staff as required.
• To clean up bodily fluids, as required, using appropriate spillage kit e.g. when a patient has vomited.
• To chaperone for clinician's as required.
  
  At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.