Job summary
- Hours of work - WTE 37.5 hours over 5 days.
- Start time is variable for PTP work and General Driver work and can be between 07.00 am and 10.30 am to meet service needs.
- Will also be required to work as cover / relief within Caretaker Rota. The Caretaker Rota is 5 days over 7 - mid-week shifts are 6am until 2pm and 7am until 3pm. And 8am until 4pm Weekends and bank holiday shifts are 7am until 3pm.
- Must hold a full clean driving licence, preferably incorporating category D1 or equivalent qualification. Have experience of driving a range of vehicles and be able to demonstrate a high level of driver skills on assessment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
- Be responsible for undertaking such duties as required within each role when working as a Patient Transport Professional (PTP), Caretaker or as a Driver within general Transport Services.
- Staff will need to work flexibly across all parts of the services and will have the skills to move seamlessly from one part of the service to the next as the need requires.
- Have the ability to consult and liaise as appropriate, with a range of Staff across The Trust and with other relevant organisations as required to carry out their duties in a competent and professional manner.
- Develop an appropriate level of knowledge of the transport service infrastructure and related requirements so that once deployed to a duty, they can safely and efficiently complete the tasks required.
- Interact with staff and visitors in an appropriate and professional manner with good communication skills to effectively communicate a range of complex and sensitive information.
- Assist as required, in the process of assessing work including patient movement and managing and handling of heavy and abnormal loads prior to commencement, to ensure suitable staff and equipment resources are deployed to allow the safe completion of required task.
- Complete such documentation as is required to ensure tasks are signed off and the appropriate information is included.
- Maintain a high standard of driving skills that will be required to drive a range of Trust vehicles as directed.
About us
We are passionate about providing the very best care to the people we support, and we're looking for amazing people who share this passion to join us.
What is it that makes our Trust such a special place to work? Well, it's all about the people. Our staff, service users, carers and families all come from such diverse backgrounds and all have expertise and stories to share.
It's important that you feel supported in your role, that the people who you work with are as passionate as you are and that your health and wellbeing is taken care of
If you're interested in developing your career, you'll have access to a range of training and education opportunities, including apprenticeships, work experience and placements, as well as the chance to get involved in research.
We are all very proud of the difference we make to people's lives each and every day and if that's something that you'd like to be part of we'd love to have you with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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The post holder will gain the knowledge and have the ability to work across all services as directed including.
Patient Transport
- To provide safe patient transport, either as a driver or escort.
- To provide personal care for patients between their home and care services, liaising closely with care service staff and Families ensuring information is managed appropriately and with empathy.
- Undertake driver and escort duties working with Children who have challenging behaviours to ensure a safe journey.
- To maintain the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients at all times
- To carry out daily, operational and safety checks on vehicle and equipment reporting any defects, damage to maintain a safe environment for the transfer of patients.
- Undertake local task-based risk assessments in relation to Patient Transfers including site assessments prior to transfers that take in a range of factors that require analysis and interpretation to ensure suitable staff and equipment resources are deployed and that local conditions allow for the safe completion of the Transfer.
Caretaker Services
- Undertaking the opening and closing of various sites as directed making sure the buildings are safe and secure and that staff are clear before locking up or they have made appropriate alternative arrangements.
- Provide a range of Caretaker services to various sites as directed by the planned schedule of works and as set out in the Caretakers Workbook.
- Provide directed caretaker support to external partner organisations as directed either as part of a contract or on an Ad Hoc basis.
- Manage own workload against the work listed in the caretakers Workbook ensuring that booked tasks and scheduled work are completed appropriately.
- Assist in the Trust recycling programme including the collection and disposal of items such as WEE and other bulky items.
- Collect and deliver Samples from designated sites to Laboratories at Northern General Hospital as directed.
- Undertake local task-based risk assessments in relation to office moves and relocation work including site access risk assessments prior to any work that take in a range of factors to ensure suitable staff and equipment resources are deployed and that local conditions allow for the safe completion of the work.
- Complete all such documentation, work sheets, e-completion reports, as are required to ensure internal/external recharges and any cost recovery can be competed.
Post, Pharmacy, Prescription and Stores Delivery Services
- Undertake general driving duties as required for the collection and delivery of internal Post, Pharmacy and Prescription services across a range of sites in Sheffield, as part of the Trust Round Robin service and as part of the Contracted work to GPs practices and other health related locations in Sheffield.
- Undertake the collection and distribution of Stores form SHSC stores across a range of sites within Sheffield as part of the scheduled stores distribution contract. This will include deliveries to SHSC inpatient areas and other Stores deliveries for other NHS organisations across Sheffield as directed.
General Duties
- Expected to be part of the Transport services emergency planning response group providing the first call response to any adverse weather or other declared emergency requiring transport. This includes in the event of a declared emergency, on-call and out of hours Transport provision.
- To carry out daily, vehicle safety checks and report defects, damage to vehicles or equipment to maintain a safe environment.
- Comply with Trust policies, operational procedures and statutory requirements including Health and Safety Legislation and all Road traffic Legislation.
- Wear Trust ID badge and the current uniform provided. This must be maintained in a clean condition and in good repair as directed by the Trust Dress Code Policy
- Maintain existing skills and develop and receive training in new skills as required to carry out work for the Trust.
- Liaise with the wider transport management team, work colleagues and external customers as required ensuring safe operating practice.
- Be comfortable in the use of mobile computer technology, have good keyboard skills and can use email.
- Staff are required to use and maintain their Trust email account so that information can be easily communicated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
The post holder will gain the knowledge and have the ability to work across all services as directed including.
Patient Transport
- To provide safe patient transport, either as a driver or escort.
- To provide personal care for patients between their home and care services, liaising closely with care service staff and Families ensuring information is managed appropriately and with empathy.
- Undertake driver and escort duties working with Children who have challenging behaviours to ensure a safe journey.
- To maintain the privacy, dignity, and confidentiality of patients at all times
- To carry out daily, operational and safety checks on vehicle and equipment reporting any defects, damage to maintain a safe environment for the transfer of patients.
- Undertake local task-based risk assessments in relation to Patient Transfers including site assessments prior to transfers that take in a range of factors that require analysis and interpretation to ensure suitable staff and equipment resources are deployed and that local conditions allow for the safe completion of the Transfer.
Caretaker Services
- Undertaking the opening and closing of various sites as directed making sure the buildings are safe and secure and that staff are clear before locking up or they have made appropriate alternative arrangements.
- Provide a range of Caretaker services to various sites as directed by the planned schedule of works and as set out in the Caretakers Workbook.
- Provide directed caretaker support to external partner organisations as directed either as part of a contract or on an Ad Hoc basis.
- Manage own workload against the work listed in the caretakers Workbook ensuring that booked tasks and scheduled work are completed appropriately.
- Assist in the Trust recycling programme including the collection and disposal of items such as WEE and other bulky items.
- Collect and deliver Samples from designated sites to Laboratories at Northern General Hospital as directed.
- Undertake local task-based risk assessments in relation to office moves and relocation work including site access risk assessments prior to any work that take in a range of factors to ensure suitable staff and equipment resources are deployed and that local conditions allow for the safe completion of the work.
- Complete all such documentation, work sheets, e-completion reports, as are required to ensure internal/external recharges and any cost recovery can be competed.
Post, Pharmacy, Prescription and Stores Delivery Services
- Undertake general driving duties as required for the collection and delivery of internal Post, Pharmacy and Prescription services across a range of sites in Sheffield, as part of the Trust Round Robin service and as part of the Contracted work to GPs practices and other health related locations in Sheffield.
- Undertake the collection and distribution of Stores form SHSC stores across a range of sites within Sheffield as part of the scheduled stores distribution contract. This will include deliveries to SHSC inpatient areas and other Stores deliveries for other NHS organisations across Sheffield as directed.
General Duties
- Expected to be part of the Transport services emergency planning response group providing the first call response to any adverse weather or other declared emergency requiring transport. This includes in the event of a declared emergency, on-call and out of hours Transport provision.
- To carry out daily, vehicle safety checks and report defects, damage to vehicles or equipment to maintain a safe environment.
- Comply with Trust policies, operational procedures and statutory requirements including Health and Safety Legislation and all Road traffic Legislation.
- Wear Trust ID badge and the current uniform provided. This must be maintained in a clean condition and in good repair as directed by the Trust Dress Code Policy
- Maintain existing skills and develop and receive training in new skills as required to carry out work for the Trust.
- Liaise with the wider transport management team, work colleagues and external customers as required ensuring safe operating practice.
- Be comfortable in the use of mobile computer technology, have good keyboard skills and can use email.
- Staff are required to use and maintain their Trust email account so that information can be easily communicated.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate effectively with a wide range of service users, NHS staff and the general public. oHave a sound understanding of Health and Safety Requirements oThe ability to undertake local Task based Risk assessments (Not written) oAbility to undertake basic maintenance tasks. oBasic numeracy and literacy oGood computer and IT skills including the use of Mobile devices.
Desirable
- oGood manual handing and patient handling skills. oAbility to undertake site/task-based risk assessments and record findings. oGood geographical knowledge of Sheffield Area
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- oMust hold a full clean driving licence preferably with category D1 or equivalent. oBack Care and Manual Handling training oBasic site safety training/mandatory training
Desirable
- oAccredited Health and Safety Training /Qualification oHave maintained a full, clean driving licence over a sustained period
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of driving a range of patient transport and/or small commercial vehicles oMoving / handling heavy and abnormal loads and of patient movement
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working as a caretaker oExperience of working as a carer oExperience of Multi Drop collection and delivery work.
Person Specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- oAbility to communicate effectively with a wide range of service users, NHS staff and the general public. oHave a sound understanding of Health and Safety Requirements oThe ability to undertake local Task based Risk assessments (Not written) oAbility to undertake basic maintenance tasks. oBasic numeracy and literacy oGood computer and IT skills including the use of Mobile devices.
Desirable
- oGood manual handing and patient handling skills. oAbility to undertake site/task-based risk assessments and record findings. oGood geographical knowledge of Sheffield Area
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- oMust hold a full clean driving licence preferably with category D1 or equivalent. oBack Care and Manual Handling training oBasic site safety training/mandatory training
Desirable
- oAccredited Health and Safety Training /Qualification oHave maintained a full, clean driving licence over a sustained period
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of driving a range of patient transport and/or small commercial vehicles oMoving / handling heavy and abnormal loads and of patient movement
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working as a caretaker oExperience of working as a carer oExperience of Multi Drop collection and delivery work.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
