Patient Transport Driver

**Job description**

Patient Transport drivers are required to work for a long-established company located in the Keighley and Bradford area drivers must have a friendly disposition to be able to communicate with patients, clients, colleagues, and the public to complete daily tasks.

Drivers must be capable of working on their own initiative, re-planning and adjusting routes as required in the event of changing conditions to be able to meet deadlines and timescales, full training will be given

**Please Note**:
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 following discussions with the post holder.**Transport**
- Carriage and Transportation of passengers / products to varied client locations, including private address, hospices, nursing homes and Hospitals
- Collection and distribution of confidential items such as, passengers, case notes, medical records, and samples
- Collection and delivery of specimens and blood products to various sites, across our footprint, as per our clients’ instructions.
- Responsible for the signature and safe delivery of items, samples etc
- Transporting passengers in wheelchairs assisting as needed and securely fastening / strapping wheelchairs for transport
- Held a driving licence for a minimum of 2 years
- Have 6 or less (current) points on your driving licence
- Support the aims and vision of the Company.
- Act with honesty and integrity always.
- Be Flexible with a customer / passenger / patient first commitment
- Be a positive ambassador for the company
- Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct
- Value and respect colleagues.
- Be Energetic and be able to carry out physical activities (moving wheelchairs/stretchers etc), be able to engage with the people we support
- Work with others to develop and improve the services of the Company.
- Uphold the company’s commitment to equality and diversity.
- Take personal responsibility for your words, deeds and actions and the quality of the service you deliver.
- Always behave appropriately and professionally
- Safe collection and distribution of confidential items such as, case notes and medical records.
- Safe collection and delivery of specimens / blood products to various sites, across our footprint, as per our clients’ instructions.
- Be able to re-plan routes daily to consider road and traffic conditions.
- Complete timesheets, daily vehicle log sheets and any other necessary administration documents.
- Use Manual Handling equipment.

**Vehicles**
- Carry out cleaning, daily maintenance, routine safety checking of vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy and legal.

**We Offer you as a Transport Driver**:

- Paid DBS Check prior to starting with us.
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Pension scheme contributions
- Bereavement Counselling service
- Stress helpline and Counselling
- Recommend a friend bonus... Earn Money
- Competitive Rates of Pay
- Company Uniform
- Full Time - Permanent position
- Various shift patterns available
- Hours 36 per week
- Overtime available.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**:
£11 - per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Referral programme
- First Aid Training
- Manual Handling Training
- Oxygen Administration Training
- Safeguarding for Adults Levels 1&2 Training

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work remotely:

- No

**Salary**: £11.00 Per Hour

Schedule:

- 8 Hour Shifts
- Monday - Saturday 11am-7pm
- Various hours and shift patterns

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Keighley, BD21 5HS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Driving: 2 years (required)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road