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NEPTS Ambulance Driver -BHRUT • London
Barts Health NHS Trust

Thank you for your interest in the position of NEPTS Ambulance Driver -BHRUT in London with Barts Health NHS Trust.

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First, we'll enable your camera & microphone and then ask you to record a short introduction about yourself, about 30 seconds long, to make sure your camera is working ok.

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1. Can you describe your previous experience as a driver, particularly in a healthcare or patient transport setting? Can you describe your previous experience as a driver, particularly in a healthcare or patient transport setting?

2. What qualifications or training do you possess that make you suitable for this role? What qualifications or training do you possess that make you suitable for this role?

3. Have you ever been involved in transporting patients or individuals with special needs? If so, could you provide an example of a situation you encountered? Have you ever been involved in transporting patients or individuals with special needs? If so, could you provide an example of a situation you encountered?

4. What do you understand about the purpose and operation of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service? What do you understand about the purpose and operation of the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service?

5. How do you prioritise patient comfort and safety during transport? How do you prioritise patient comfort and safety during transport?

6. How would you handle a situation where a patient is anxious or distressed about being transported? How would you handle a situation where a patient is anxious or distressed about being transported?

7. Describe a time when you had to communicate effectively with a patient or family member. What was the outcome? Describe a time when you had to communicate effectively with a patient or family member. What was the outcome?

8. Can you explain what a dynamic risk assessment involves and how you would apply it in this context before transporting a patient? Can you explain what a dynamic risk assessment involves and how you would apply it in this context before transporting a patient?

9. Tell me about a time when you had to assess a situation quickly and make a decision. What was the situation and what did you decide? Tell me about a time when you had to assess a situation quickly and make a decision. What was the situation and what did you decide?

10. Have you ever had to deal with an unexpected incident during a patient transport? How did you handle it? Have you ever had to deal with an unexpected incident during a patient transport? How did you handle it?

11. How would you approach a situation where a vehicle you're responsible for has a mechanical issue while you are on duty? How would you approach a situation where a vehicle you're responsible for has a mechanical issue while you are on duty?

12. This role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals. Can you discuss a time when you worked as part of a team to ensure a patient's needs were met? This role requires collaboration with healthcare professionals. Can you discuss a time when you worked as part of a team to ensure a patient's needs were met?

13. How do you ensure clear communication with colleagues regarding transportation logistics and patient needs? How do you ensure clear communication with colleagues regarding transportation logistics and patient needs?

14. What procedures do you follow to ensure that your vehicle is maintained and kept in a safe condition? What procedures do you follow to ensure that your vehicle is maintained and kept in a safe condition?

15. Can you provide an example of how you have previously reported a fault or issue with a vehicle? What was the outcome? Can you provide an example of how you have previously reported a fault or issue with a vehicle? What was the outcome?

16. What motivates you to work in patient transport services, particularly in a non-emergency setting? What motivates you to work in patient transport services, particularly in a non-emergency setting?

17. How do you manage stress or emotional challenges that may arise from working with patients in vulnerable situations? How do you manage stress or emotional challenges that may arise from working with patients in vulnerable situations?

18. What do you know about the legal and ethical considerations for patient transport drivers? What do you know about the legal and ethical considerations for patient transport drivers?

19. How would you ensure compliance with the Trust's policies and procedures whilst on duty? How would you ensure compliance with the Trust's policies and procedures whilst on duty?

20. Are you willing to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by the role? Are you willing to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by the role?

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Role: NEPTS Ambulance Driver -BHRUT in London

Interviewed on Thursday 10 April 2025 at 16:14.

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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nNEPTS Ambulance Driver -BHRUT with Barts Health NHS Trust in London\n\n *Previous applicants need not apply We are looking for motivated and caring Ambulance Drivers to join the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) at Barts Health. Our NEPTS is available for patients who cannot travel to or from our hospitals using any other method of transport because of their medical or mobility condition, or because their medical condition would otherwise worsen. All requests for patient transport are assessed on medical need. Transport is only provided for patients coming from their home addresses to North East London NHS Trust locations. Transport is also provided for patients going home from a North East London NHS Trust locations to a booked address stated by the ward or clinic anywhere in the mainland UK. The NEPTS Ambulance Driver performs a key role in providing a safe transport service for patients requiring transport to and from the Trust's hospitals ensuring that all patients are transported in a timely manner in comfort and with minimal stress.The Ambulance Drivers are also responsible for conducting dynamic risk assessments of patients and/or their environment before they are transported in non-emergency situations. PREVIOUS CANDIDATES DO NOT NEED TO APPLY Our Non-Emergency patient transport service is available for patients who cannot travel to or from our hospitals using any other method of transport because of their medical or mobility condition, or because their medical condition would otherwise worsen. All requests forpatient transport are assessed on medical need. Transport is only provided for patients coming from their home addresses to North East London NHS Trust locations. Transport is also provided for patients going home from a North East London NHS Trust locations to a booked address stated by the ward or clinic anywhere in the mainland UK. Patient transport vehicles operate with appropriate staff and equipment. As patients have diverse needs, we provide a range of vehicles such as cars, ambulances with wheelchair-securing facilities and stretcher vehicles. The Patient Transport Ambulance driver provides a driving service for patients requiring transport to and from the Trust's hospitals ensuring that all patients are transported in comfort, with a minimum of stress in accordance with Trust policies and procedures and the required level of competence. Duties to include the movement of patients by using wheelchairs carry chairs, stretchers and patients that are car suitable. To ensure all vehicles are maintained in a clean and tidy manner and to report immediately any defects or accidents. They are responsible for the assessment of patient before they are transported in non-emergency situations About us The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. "}