Maintain a high standard of vehicle and equipment serviceability,
cleanliness and permanent readiness in the event of major
incident; carry out daily vehicle checks and report defects promptly
in accordance with service instructions;
To undertake a full range of PTS duties including stretcher work
and wheelchair clamping;
Provide a patient focused service and an appropriate level of
customer support that engenders customer satisfaction and
confidence in the Trust;
Convey allocated patients and escorts to and from home address,
to and from hospital or other treatment centres and between
hospitals, other treatment centres or care facilities;
Drive allocated service vehicle, usually an ambulance, as road
traffic law dictates, in a manner appropriate to the conditions, and
with due consideration for the safety of vehicle occupants and
other road users, in non-emergency conditions;
Provide a quality of travel that is both a smooth and comfortable
experience for passengers and non-detrimental to the patient’s
condition.Ensuring timely transportation to and from appointments at hospitals, treatment centres, day units or other places of care.
At all times the post holder must ensure patient safety and reduction in harm to patients, self, colleagues and others by assessing risks and adopting safe working practices
Our posts are subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check (DBS).
- Full driving license with no more than 3 penalty points .Applicants must complete the driver declaration when submitting their application.
- Need to be 21yrs or over
- Self disciplined and able to work on own initiative
- Proven ability to handle sensitive situations professionally, assertively and tactfully
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills gained from experience of dealing with customers or members of the public
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£11.98 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Have a clean manual driver licence
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Leeds (required)
Work Location: In person