Patient Transport Coordinator

3 weeks ago


Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

An opportunity has arisen for a Patient Transport Coordinator Role.

The Patient Transport Services department continues to establish itself as a single point of contact for ordering all patient transport across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

This post will be 50% working from home, 50% working on site at Treliske

Working in a busy team, the successful applicant will be required to receive, assess and co-ordinate requests for patient transport across the Trust with the transport available. The post-holder must be able to manage deadlines and be able to prioritise effectively. A good knowledge of the geographical area of Cornwall would be an advantage. The patient transport is also looking to expand the service it provides to include staff travel.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael’s Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England
- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.

Receive, assess, co-ordinate and advise on requests for Patient Transport. This may involve calls from individual patients / relatives / carers in respect of their transport arrangements.

Where patients meet eligibility criteria, organise the appropriate transport to transfer patients to Community Hospitals, Intermediate Care Homes and other NHS health facilities, as well as private addresses, in liaison with TAP (Transport Access for Patients), SWAST (Southwest Ambulance Trust) and Private Ambulance companies.

Where the patient does not meet eligibility criteria, advise appropriate alternatives.

To maintain database records of all transport requests.



  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for for a Patient Transport Coordinator Role. The Patient Transport Services department continues to establish itself as a single point of contact for ordering all patient transport across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for a six-month secondment for a Patient Transport Coordinator Role. The Patient Transport Services department continues to establish itself as a single point of contact for ordering all patient transport across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Working in a busy team, the successful applicant will be required to receive, assess...


  • Truro, United Kingdom E-zec Medical Transport Services Ltd Full time

    **The vacancy** We are looking for a Patient Transport to join our team. This role is based from Royal Cornwall Hospital. The PTLO position is key to help bridge the gap between hospitals and our operations team on a daily basis. **Salary**: £11.90 Per Hour Contract Type: Permanent, full time - 40 hour's per week Location: Royal Cornwall Hospital **Key...

  • Patient Engagement

    1 month ago


    Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the existing Patient and Family Experience Team as Patient Engagement & Feedback Coordinator with primary responsibility for maintaining and coordinating the Trust's Patient and Family Experience feedback systems. You should have a passion for delivering a high quality service and be dedicated to driving changes...


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Full time

    The job description is not intended to be exhaustive, and it is likely that duties may be altered from time to time in the light of changing circumstances and after consultation with the post holder. Please review the accompanying job description for full requirements and information. You will be expected to actively participate in annual appraisals and seek...


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the existing Patient and Family Experience Team in overseeing all patient related EDI matters. You should have a passion for delivering a high quality service and be dedicated to driving changes which improve the experience of the care and services for patients and service users. The main purpose of this post is to...

  • Rota Coordinator

    4 weeks ago


    Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Applications are invited for the post of Rota Coordinator for the Specialist Services and Surgery division at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. We are looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to coordinate the medical staffing rotas for the Specialist Services and Surgery division. The post holder will ensure the provision of high-quality...

  • Permit Coordinator

    3 weeks ago


    Truro, United Kingdom Circet IRE & UK Full time

    We are hiring!Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.Circet UK are looking for 2 experienced Permit Coordinators to join our team in Indian Queens.Working with Circet Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever-growing portfolio of specialist services. We are leading providers to...

  • Permit Coordinator

    2 weeks ago


    Truro, United Kingdom Circet IRE & UK Full time

    We are hiring!Below, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.Circet UK are looking for 2 experienced Permit Coordinators to join our team in Indian Queens.Working with Circet Circet Ireland & UK have built an ever-growing portfolio of specialist services. We are leading providers to...


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Fixed Term Contract until 29th February 2024 This is an exciting opportunity to join the Frailty/Same Day Emergency Care Unit as a Discharge Coordinator. The postholder will be busy with discharging administrative duties supporting the Ward Leader and wider clinical team associated with being an inpatient discharge hub for hospital. This is a full-time...

  • Case Coordinator

    1 month ago


    Truro, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Central Transfer of Care Hub (TOCH) is looking for experienced healthcare administrators to join our growing Team. The team are currently based in Pydar House, Truro but serves the Central geographical areas. We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate attention to detail and a high level of diligence towards the patients and their health care...


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking to appoint an Faster Cancer Diagnosis Project Coordinator who will support the Cancer Service Manager and Cancer Performance Manager with the 28-day Faster diagnosis standard project. Supporting teams with areas for improvement, provide data for service delivery and submissions this will include working with imaging, pathology and endoscopy on...

  • Community Nurse

    3 days ago


    Truro, United Kingdom Search Full time

    Job title: Community NurseLocation: Field based, Truro (You MUST have access to your own transport as travel within this region will be required)Salary: £37,800 per annumAbout our client: We are pleased to be working with a passionate and supportive company as they search for Nurses to join their Clinical Homecare team. You will be a part of an innovative...

  • Community Nurse

    3 days ago


    Truro, United Kingdom Search Full time

    Job title: Community NurseLocation: Field based, Truro (You MUST have access to your own transport as travel within this region will be required)Salary: £37,800 per annumAbout our client:We are pleased to be working with a passionate and supportive company as they search for Nurses to join their Clinical Homecare team. You will be a part of an innovative...


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    We are looking for a self-motivated compassionate, caring, enthusiastic and hard-working individual to help and support the clinical staff within the Clinical Imaging Department. Although based at the Royal Cornwall Hospital the post-holder will be required to travel to community sites and other hospitals on an ad-hoc basis and therefore a driving licence is...


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Full time

    Promote a patient-focussed service in a caring environment and ensure collaborative working relationships with all other departments.Under the direction of practitioners or Clinical Imaging Support Workers ensure a smooth workflow and effective communication.Accompany Inpatients and Outpatients to and from examination rooms.Liaise with wards to arrange...


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    The Research Administration Hub are looking for a motivated person who is interested in working in Research. This role will be supporting the running of commercial and non-commercial studies and assisting in the support of the continuation of recruitment of patients to research studies. Under the direction of the Senior Research Administrator (SRA) & study...

  • Care Navigator

    3 days ago


    Truro, United Kingdom Kernow Health CIC Full time

    Job summary We are in search of individuals with a strong customer focus and a deep passion for providing top-tier patient care. As a vital member of our Integrated Urgent Care Service team which operates a 24-hour service, your role will involve coordinating patient care services. This includes organising of our Treatment Centres, dispatching...


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    Have you ever thought of joining a self-motivated, productive team of dedicated people? Interested in a clerical job with a difference? The Records Management Service at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro is looking to appoint members of staff to work within the team that supports the management of patient health records o The department is currently in the...


  • Truro, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

    The Radiotherapy Assistant will be responsible for providing a high standard of administrative support and a highly professional, patient-focused service to the Radiotherapy Service. The post holder will be responsible for transporting patients to and from wards and departments and attending to their needs. The post holder will be responsible for...