Description
We are looking for motivated and caring Ambulance Drivers to join the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) at Barts Health.
The NEPTS Ambulance Driver performs a key role in providing a safe transport service for patients requiring transport to and from the Trust's hospitals ensuring that all patients are transported in a timely manner in comfort and with minimal stress.
The Ambulance Drivers are also responsible for conducting dynamic risk assessments of patients and/or their environment before they are transported in non-emergency situations.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a driving service for patients requiring transport to and from the Trust's hospitals
- Ensure that all patients are transported in comfort, with a minimum of stress in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and the required level of competence
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments of patients and/or their environment before they are transported in non-emergency situations
- Maintain vehicles in a clean and tidy manner and report immediately any defects or accidents
Requirements
- BTEC or NVQ3 equivalent education
- Good knowledge of UK geography
- Clean driving license
- Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting. Dealing with the elderly or infirm
- Experience of working within a Patient transport environment
- Understanding of Data Protection, Freedom of Information and Caldicott Principles
Desirable skills
- Advanced driving qualifications
- Appreciation of the relationship between the CCG, the Patient User Group and Clinical groups
- Appreciation of CQC requirements as it relates to patient transport services
What we offer
- Salary: £29,651 to £31,312 a year
- Permanent contract
- Full-time and part-time working patterns available