PTS Ambulance Care Assistant (BANK) inScunthorpe inScunthorpe PUBLISHED
MON 28 OCT 2024
Would you like to be part of a team delivering an invaluable service to the patients within the Yorkshire/North Lincolnshire region?
Would you like to work for an ambitious and challenging organisation which will share your passion for high quality patient care?
Within YAS Patient Transport Service (PTS) we are looking for bank staff to join our core Patient Transport Service for North Lincolnshire
The post offers you an opportunity to be a respected member of our team, helping to ensure that our patients are served by qualified and trained staff, who believe that patient care comes first.
Pleas note you must have a full UK driving license to apply for this role.
If you are successful you must be able to attend a 3 1/2 week training course.
Responsible for the care and safe transportation of non-emergency PTS patients.
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
We are looking for Band 3 bank operational staff, who share a value and belief in delivering the highest standards of quality service and patient care.
About us
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 patients condition.
Please see attached Job description for full role responsibilities.