Id Job: 316e784
Job description
Patient Transport Services (PTS) drive patients to and from their hospital appointments and, when required, help patients settle back home following appointments.
Typical duties of the role include:
Collecting and transferring patients from home to hospital appointments.
Helping/Lifting patients that are not able to make their own way to the ambulance.
Transporting safely and being punctual for all non- emergency appointments.
Support/help patients to settle back at home after appointments
Driving in a C Class vehicle.
Keeping Journey records updated and accurate.
PTS may deal with elderly people, people with a physical disability or mental health problems. A PTS may also need to transport people who are seriously ill with specific medical needs.
Qualifications and training required
As PTS you need a FREC 3 or First Aid at Work Certificate.
Minimum requirements for this role
Hold a current DBS or a DBS check will be provided by the company.
Hold a full current driving licence for not less than 1 year, allowing up to a maximum of 6 points.
Key Skills for Patient Transport Services
A caring and outgoing personality
Good communication skills
Ability to reassure anxious or worried patients in a warm, welcoming, and friendly nature.
Good level of Fitness.
Works well as part of a team
Full Training and uniform will be provided
If you are applying outside of the UK
- Police Clearance
- First Aid Training
- Driving licence but will to obtain a UK licence within 3 months
- TB Test completed by TIB
- Ilets test or a degree/PHD certificate by ECTIS
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £23,040.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Transport Driver
