Job summary
Employer heading
Driver/Ambulance Care Assistant
CBO4
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
The StaffBank for Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust are seeking enthusiastic drivers to join our pool of Staff Bank workers, there are many full time roles available but as they are ever-changing - the exact roles available will be provided once your Hiring & Recruitment is complete. We can give you an idea of the type of roles available at the time of contact, but we cannot guarantee set roles as your hiring time may vary. Depending on previous relevant experience & previous NHS experience, higher banding/rates can be discussed.
Drivers are at the heart of the NHS by making sure that our patients, goods and supplies are where they need to be at the right time.
Main duties of the job
As a driver, you could drive:
• a patient transport service (PTS) vehicle (part of the ambulance service)
• a minibus to collect patients to go to a day centre
• a van to transport supplies or documents around NHS sites
• a mobile dental unit for a community health provider
• a NHS Blood and Transplant vehicle as part of the blood donor team
Working for our organisation
The Staffbank Benefits include:
- Weekly Pay
- Free Compliance Checks
- Access to Mandatory Training
- Flexible Working
- First refusal over agency
- Access to an NHS email giving you further access to NHS Discounts such as the Blue Light Card & Health Service Discounts
- Access to NHS Pension
- "At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values."
- OUR MISSION: 'TO PUT THE PATIENT FIRST BY DELIVERING GREAT CARE TO EVERY PATIENT, EVERY DAY'
- Theres never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
- Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main Responsibilities :
You may be responsible for checking the vehicle before and after work, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults.
Some PTS drivers are volunteers who use their own cars to transport patients.
You may be responsible for checking the vehicle before and after work, keeping it clean inside and out and reporting any faults.
Drivers may combine driving with other work, for example
• driver/fitter
• driver/stores person
• driver/warehouse operative
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Driving skills
- Able to navigate areas using maps/sat nav
- Willing to work unsupervised
- Good Customer service skills
Requirements
Essential criteria
- Driving license for over 2 years
- No endorsements
- No more than 3 point on your license
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.
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