Job summary
- Main area
- Transport
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Annualised hours
- Job ref
- 388-5684159-E&A
- Employer
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- TSDFT area
- Town
- Torquay
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Patient Transport Crew (annualised hours)
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Working as annualised hours, so a different amount of hours per week dependent on requirement which will average out over the year.
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.
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.
Desirable criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- • COSHH, Health & Safety
- • Customer Care Training
- • Patient Care Training
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Gavin Lomas
- Job title
- Transport Operational Support Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01803 656799
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