Patient Transport Driver in Washington inWashington PUBLISHED THU 5 JUN 2025 Jump to job information section
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At QE Facilities in Washington, we are seeking a Patient Transport Driver who thrives on providing a compassionate, comfortable, and timely journey for non-emergency patients. This role is perfect for someone with excellent communication skills, as you'll interact daily with patients, their relatives, and healthcare colleagues, ensuring their safety and comfort on every trip. Your responsibilities will include operating the patient transport ambulance with the utmost care, planning journeys efficiently, and conducting daily vehicle checks to ensure safety and reliability. You’ll also be trained to work with wheelchairs, seat belts, and other equipment crucial to patient travel, guaranteeing that patient safety always remains paramount.
This position offers a truly rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families, by delivering invaluable support and care during transit. You will be part of an empathetic and dedicated team, committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient welfare in line with QE Facilities' policies and procedures. Plus, you’ll receive comprehensive training in areas such as manual handling, conflict management, and health and safety, ensuring you're well equipped for the role. If you’re eager to contribute to a vibrant team and want to ensure patients receive an exceptional transport experience, simply click the "Apply Now" button on jobsincare.com to begin your application journey.
This position offers a truly rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families, by delivering invaluable support and care during transit. You will be part of an empathetic and dedicated team, committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient welfare in line with QE Facilities' policies and procedures. Plus, you’ll receive comprehensive training in areas such as manual handling, conflict management, and health and safety, ensuring you're well equipped for the role. If you’re eager to contribute to a vibrant team and want to ensure patients receive an exceptional transport experience, simply click the "Apply Now" button on jobsincare.com to begin your application journey.
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Working as a Patient Transport Driver in the UK requires a combination of specific skills and attributes to ensure both the safety and comfort of patients during their transport. Here are some key skills and qualifications you might need:
1. Driving Skills: A valid UK driving licence is essential, and you may need to hold a specific type of licence depending on the vehicle you will be driving (e.g., standard car licence or a category allowing you to drive larger vehicles).
2. Knowledge of Emergency Procedures: Understanding how to respond in emergency situations is crucial, including knowing how to safely assist patients and manage potentially stressful scenarios.
3. Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for effectively communicating with patients, their families, and healthcare staff. Being able to convey information clearly and empathetically is important.
4. Patient Care Skills: An understanding of patient dignity and the ability to handle patients with compassion and respect is vital. Experience in a healthcare setting can be beneficial.
5. Navigation Skills: Familiarity with local roads and quick decision-making when navigating routes is important to ensure timely transport to medical appointments.
6. Time Management: The ability to manage schedules, ensuring that patients are picked up and dropped off punctually, is important.
7. Teamwork: Working alongside healthcare professionals, including paramedics and hospital staff, requires collaboration and a team-oriented mindset.
8. Attention to Detail: You’ll need to pay close attention to the needs of patients and specific requirements related to their conditions (e.g., mobility issues, special equipment).
9. Physical Stamina: The role can involve lifting and assisting patients, which requires a certain level of physical fitness.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of health and safety regulations, particularly in a healthcare setting, is essential to ensure the safety of both patients and staff.
11. Flexible Availability: Many transport services operate outside of traditional hours, so you may need to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
12. Basic First Aid Knowledge: While not always mandatory, having first aid training can be beneficial and demonstrate your preparedness to handle medical situations.
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