Patient Transport Crew

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, 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.

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.
Why work with us - 1 (pagetiger.com), You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
+ We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly
+ Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role
+ Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly.
+ Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band
+ If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion
+ It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.