NEPTS Patient Transport Driver-BH

PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*

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• Previous applicants within the last 12 months need not apply.

We are looking for physically capable, motivated, caring and compassionate individuals to join the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) at Barts Health as Patient Transport Drivers (PTDs).

Our NEPTS provides transport 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, and for patients going home from a North East London NHS Trust location to a booked address stated by the ward or clinic anywhere in the mainland UK.

2 years driving experience and a full manual UK driving licence are required.

Patient Transport Drivers should ensure that all patients are safely transported in a timely manner, whilst being treated with dignity and respect. They will undertake dynamic risk assessments of patients and their environment, work to the highest standards and report defects and patient‑related concerns (such as safeguarding). If a patient becomes unwell in their care, PTDs will treat and care for their patient within the scope of their training and recognize when to escalates to the emergency services.

A Patient Transport Driver is expected to be physically fit, healthy and capable of undertaking their full contracted role involving significant moving and handling of patients and equipment. PTDs duties include transferring patients to and from their homes and vehicle, from homes and apartments, using a variety of equipment based on the patient’s mobility needs (including carry chairs, wheelchairs, stair climbers or stretchers).

• Lifting of equipment and patients is a key requirement of this role*

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world‑class clinical reputation.

Our vision is to be a high‑performing group of NHS hospitals renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in East London and beyond. It also means being an outstanding place to work, where our We Care values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our We Care values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging.

We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tak‑Chuen Chow
Job title: Specialist Transport Services Manager
Email address: tak‑