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
Benefits:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Transport Driver
