Patient Transport Driver

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Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 23 days

Redhill, Surrey RH1 4EJ, England

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The position is for trainee and experienced Ambulance Care Assistants based in Surrey, specifically in Redhill, Addlestone, or Guildford.
Candidates should have experience in the care industry and a full manual driving license, as well as the ability to undertake lifting duties.
The role involves transporting elderly, disabled, sick, or vulnerable individuals to hospital appointments and requires good physical fitness.
This is a bank position with the potential for a permanent role, and shifts vary from early mornings to late nights, lasting 10 hours each.
Salary details are not specified in the job description, but candidates should be prepared for weekend flexibility and a rewarding career in patient transport services.

Job description

We are looking to recruit trainee & experienced Ambulance Care Assistants based in one of our depots in Surrey (Redhill, Addlestone or Guildford).

Full training is provided. We are looking for caring individuals who are looking for a rewarding career within the local community!

This role is a bank position, with the potential for a permanent role further down the line.

Job Description

As an Ambulance Care Assistant your role will be to transport elderly, disabled, sick or vulnerable people to and from hospital appointments and outpatient clinics.

As well as driving the non-emergency ambulance, you'll work alongside a crewmate to lift & help patients from their homes into and out of the vehicle, and into the hospital/clinic so a good level of physical fitness is required.

Some of your patients will lead isolated lives or be nervous about their visit. This is why we are looking for caring and friendly individuals who are able to reassure and chat with the patient to make their journey as comfortable as possible.

You will be working within a market leading provider of patient transport services for the NHS, with support from a highly experienced training team.

Rota Patterns & Shift Times:

Our operational hours vary from 05:00-00:00 so you will be expected to work a variety of shifts between early mornings and late nights.
Shifts are 10hrs long
Weekend flexibility is essential
This is bank position

Requirements for the role:

Full Manual Driving L*icense
Ability to undertake lifting duties
Experience within the care industry
Experience Driving larger vehicles (Minibus/LWB Van Etc.)

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