Patient Transfer Driver - Camden, United Kingdom - Streamline Services Consultancy

Streamline Services Consultancy

Verified Company

Camden, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Outline:

The Ambulance Care Assistant Driver will provide patient transport services, convey non-emergency patients to and from hospital and clinic appointments ensuring the patient's welfare in transit and ensuring that safety and bestpractice are always adhered to.

The role requires the ability to work with vulnerable people who may be experiencing pain and be in distress in a caring and compassionate way.

PAYE:
£11.05ph, minimum 10hrs paid.

UMBRELLA - £13.50ph ,minimum 10hrs paid

Shift pattern:
Monday to Friday, start times vary depending on where the first pick up is.

About you (Essential)

Hold a C1 (7.5t) and a D1 (up to 16 seats) licence.
Experience within a similar role
Strong communication skills
Physically fit as you are required to lift patients
Ability to work to deadlines
Demonstrate a high level of service
Willing to undergo suitable training (Manual handling, Risk Assessment, Customer Service, Client Induction, Advance Driving and First Aid) this will last 3 weeks which is paid.
Team player

About you (Desirable)

Flexible in working pattern to fit in with operational needs
Basic literacy and numeracy
Geographical knowledge of the area you are working within
Knowledge of patient transport services

Key Responsibilities:

Assist, move and handle patients who may be ambulatory or wheelchair users using appropriate moving and handling equipment. This could include using a carry chair, moving patients in and out of bed, moving patients onto stretchers.
Minimise and deal with aggressive and abusive behaviour to reduce risk to safety and ensure patient welfare.
Ensure the use of appropriate equipment and approved moving and handling techniques.
Maintain cleanliness and follow daily checks of vehicles.
Assist patients when leaving their homes taking all reasonable actions to ensure the safety and security of their property.
Liaise and report to Control as directed for example updating location and status and respond appropriately to instructions
Safeguard patients by escalating any concerns
Maintain records as appropriate
Comply with procedures, policies, guidelines, protocols, policies and relevant systems
Adhere to all legislation
To be flexible in finish times
To be flexible in to support other hospitals/locations