Patient Transport Crew
Job overview
A Patient Transport Crew Member in the NHS is responsible for safely transporting non-emergency patients to and from healthcare appointments, including hospitals, clinics, and day care centres, by driving a dedicated vehicle and assisting patients with getting in and out, ensuring their comfort and well-being throughout the journey; essentially acting as a dedicated driver and caregiver for patients who cannot use public transportation due to their medical condition.
You will crew vehicles based at any of the Patient Transport sites, conveying patients between hospital treatment and their home and to always ensure their comfort and safety during transit.
Always providing a high-quality client sensitive service.
Passing a driver assessment will be required, this will be arranged with those successful at interview
Main duties of the job- To carry up to a maximum capacity of patients on the PTS vehicles, whilst maintaining strict appointment times.
- To maintain communication with PTS Control, enabling the addition or cancellation of patients as necessary.
- Participate in a rota system covering any shift required for the Service.
- Maintain dignity and individuality of patients at all times, and ensure their needs are met, including toileting and feeding as necessary.
- Provide support including the lifting, pulling, carrying and pushing of patients weighing up to and over 150kgs between home, treatment centres and vehicle using the appropriate equipment / techniques..
- Ensure that a correct patient handover is carried out.
- Good driving skills with the ability to provide a safe and comfortable journey for patients of different mobilities and dependencies.
Working for our organisation
Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria- Full UK Driving Licence
- Ability to cover any shift required by the service, occasionally and in escalation at short notice.
- C1 category driving licence
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- NVQ 3 or equivalent level of experience such as HCA
- Good numeracy and literacy skills
- Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post
- COSHH, Health & Safety
- Customer Care Training
- Patient Care Training
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION- We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
- Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
- Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
- Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
- If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
- It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.