Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
To crew vehicles based at any of the Patient Transport sites.
To convey patients between hospital treatment and their home and to ensure their comfort and safety at all times during transit.
To provide a high-quality client sensitive service at all times.
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.
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Job 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
* 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
* 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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
£24,071 to £25,674 a yearper annum (pro rata for part time)
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