Job summary
The post holder will be a vital member of the team who will assist in:
1. Transporting members of staff and the public between hospital sites.
2. Working to a timed bus schedule for each pick up point.
3. Keeping accurate records of journeys.
Trust staff will be using the service to attend shifts and meetings on other sites therefore punctuality is imperative.
This role includes transporting members of the public therefore an important aspect to your role would be to show kindness and respect to often worried patients and their relatives, who may include:
-Older people-Individuals who are physically disabled-People with mental health problems
During a shift you would keep in contact with the Additional Services Manager who would be on hand to offer advice.
You would spend a lot of time on the road covering a particular geographical area and would be driving a wheelchair accessible 31 seated bus. You would also wear a uniform which will be provided to you.
The post holder is expected to be punctual and also flexible regarding shift times in order to accommodate the service.
***Salary £ per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
Main duties of the job
Shuttle Bus Driver - Full Time
hours per week, £ an hour
THIS POST IS NON AGENDA FOR CHANGE
We are recruiting for an experienced bus driver to join our team of Shuttle Bus Drivers.
This post will involve transporting Epsom and St Helier Hospitals staff members and members of the public between Trust sites in a safe and efficient way. This includes conveying staff to and from a number of Trust sites. It is important that the post holder is able to adhere to a strict timetable.
The hours for this post are 13:00 to 21:00
A valid PCV licence is required and held for a minimum of three years with in date CPC training. Any on-going CPC training will be offered.
The start / finish location for this position will be at Chessington World of Adventures. You may be required to attend the service base in Morden on occasion.
Proposed Interview Date - TBC
About us
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people living across southwest London and northeast Surrey. In addition, we provide more specialist services, in particular renal and neonatal intensive care, to a wider area, covering parts of Sussex and serve an area that is rich in diversity, with a mix of urban and rural areas, and differing levels of quality of life. We cover some of the most prosperous postcodes in the country, as well as some poorer areas. Together with our colleagues at NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton, we work to make sure that we deliver the best possible care to the communities we Trust employs approximately 5,000 staff across its hospitals and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
***Salary £ per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
4. Full manual UK driving licence (no more than 3 points on licence)
5. PCV licence held for more than three years.
Desirable
6. Clean driving licence
Experience
Essential
7. Experience of dealing with customers
Desirable
8. Experience of driving a large 31+ seated vehicle with wheelchair access.
Skills
Essential
9. Good Communication skills
10. Good customer service skills
11. Able to work unsupervised
12. Able to drive a vehicle to a competent and safe standard