Core Responsibilities Convey allocated patients and escorts to and from home address, to and from hospital or other treatment centres and between hospitals, other treatment centres or care facilities To undertake a full range of the patient transport and care assistant duties including stretcher work and wheelchair clamping Safely complete the moving and handling of patients to support their transport journey, adhering to policies and procedures, workling inline with the training provided. Assess individual patients to create a safe transport plan whilst managing any medical requirements the patient may have. Maintain a high standard of vehicle and equipment serviceability, cleanliness and permanent readiness in the event of a major incident Carry out daily vehicle checks and report deflects promptly in accordance with service instructions Provide a patient focused service and an appropriate level of customer support that engenders customer satisfaction and confidence in the Trust. Drive allocated service vehicle, usually an ambulance, as road traffic law dictates, in a manner appropriate to the conditions, and with due consideration for the safety of vehicle occupants and othe road users, in non-emergency conditions Provide a quality of travel that is both a smooth and comfortable experience for passengers and non-detrimental to the patients condition Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and cleanliness in all work areas Undertake long distance journeys as requested Within competencies, assist colleagues when necessary to do so Ensure the patients home is secured if left unattended and maintain the security of, when entrusted with responsibility for, valuables including money and personal belongings whilst the patient is in the post holders care. Ensure security of, and apply appropriate care and maintenance (including restocking as appropriate) to, personal protective equipment, personal issue handling equipment and first aid bag. Be of smart and professional appearance, act in accordance with the Trusts code of conduct and be helpful, polite and courteous in manner at all times Carry out duty of care to patients and, where necessary, the patients carer/relative and/or nurse escort in accordance with service instructions. Deal with patients sympathetically at all times, offering appropriate support and reassurance as necessary, whilst respecting their dignity, cultural and religious beliefs Demonstrate understanding and compassion towards terminally ill patients and their carers, observing DNAR orders dependant on Locality Exchange with hospital, other medical, social services, care home and administrative support staff all condition related and domestic circumstance information necessary to the provision of quality care within a patient focused environment Ensure own compliance with patient care and safety protocols and guidelines Competence in manual handling and moving of patients, oxygen therapy, first aid including CPR; basic physiological knowledge To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: