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Job overview
Transport Discharge Co-ordinator - Bank Contract
To focus on operationally supporting the Hospital to expedite patients home through patient transport.
The post holder will be expected to efficiently liaise with internal teams at Hospital and the Non-Emergency Control room.
Alert appropriate colleagues within both the hospital and EEAST organisation to anticipated difficulties relating to transport for patients being discharged or transferred and assist in resolution of the same.
The post holder will be an integrated member of the transport team, maintaining the crucial link between ED, Acute Care Units, wards, clinics and the site team.
Main duties of the job
The role is to provide proactive and responsive practical and administrative support to ensure the efficient booking of transport for non-emergency patients travelling to/from healthcare settings.
To supervise the running of day to day discharges and be EEAST's on site lead managing and prioritising demand during busy periods, whilst complying with Hospital Site expectations.
To focus on operationally supporting the Hospital to expedite patients home through patient transport.
The post holder will be expected to efficiently liaise with internal teams at Hospital and the Non-Emergency Control room.
Alert appropriate colleagues within both the hospital and EEAST organisation to anticipated difficulties relating to transport for patients being discharged or transferred and assist in resolution of the same.
The post holder will be an integrated member of the transport team, maintaining the crucial link between ED, Acute Care Units, wards, clinics and the site team.
Working for our organisation
You'll have the opportunity to work in one of the most diverse regions in the country, with the vibrant capital city just a stone's throw away and the invigorating North Sea coast to the east.
At EEAST we bring together all our skills to provide 24 hour, 365 days a year urgent care to those in need of emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transport in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire.
We are always looking to innovate our approaches and work together to offer the best possible patient care across our counties.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as Black, Asian, or other ethnic groups, individuals with a Disability, or LGBTQ+ individuals who meet the specific criteria.
We at EEAST want to support our employees achieve a balance between work and other priorities, such as caring responsibilities, family commitments, further learning, and other interests. We therefore welcome flexible working requests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a thorough and comprehensive understanding of the role, including all its specific requirements and responsibilities, please consult the attached Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides an in-depth overview that will give you a clear and detailed picture of what the position entails.
Please note, should you be successful in your application, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, prior to receiving an unconditional offer, if full employment checks cannot be achieved (this will include existing and unserved disciplinary sanctions), then your offer may be withdrawn.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (attached)
Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement - Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification.
Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Math and English GCSE Grade C or above and / or equivalent experience
2. Full UK Driving Licence
Skills and Experience
Essential criteria
3. Excellent Organisation and Communication Skills
4. Experience of organising and prioritising workload
Desirable criteria
5. PTS Experience
6. Working experience of GRS and Cleric System
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Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.
References and Employment History: All references from current and previous employers, will be sought via their Human Resources Department and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and email address of the Human Resources Department and indicate your current/previous line manager and their departmental details.
All appointments will be subject to currently having a clean disciplinary record.
Please be advised that a No Smoking Policy is in operation throughout the Trust.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme - Under the Trust's commitment 'Positive about Disabled People', if you consider yourself as having a disability and you meet the minimum selection criteria for any post, you will get an automatic interview. By minimum selection criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates the essential requirements as set out in the person specification and advertisement for a post.
We aim to represent and value the diversity of our local communities through our workforce and service provision. We therefore positively encourage applications, regardless of age, race, religion & belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity or disability.