Job description
Staffline are recruiting on behalf of NHSCT for a Band 3 Driver required on a temporary basis based in Holywell Hospital Antrim.
Band 3 Driver
Holywell Hospital Antrim / or Magherafelt
Temporary / Ongoing
Mon - Fri 8AM-5PM / weekly pay / £ per hour
Category D License is required with no Restrictions
CPC Card valid for at least 2 years
Job Summary
The postholder will provide a mobile transportation service within the community sector of NHSCT.
Key result areas/ Main responsibilities
Collect and convey clients/patients (including the aged, physically handicapped, epileptics, psychiatric, blind etc.,) to Trust Adult/Day Care facilities.
Carry out daily routine maintenance of their vehicle and minor repairs (including checking fuel oil, water levels and topping up as required, tyre pressures, vehicle cleaning, changing punctured wheels etc.)
Convey clients to centres, for educational classes, outings, luncheon clubs, etc
Operate tail lifts on vehicles where provided, after training.
Complete any records in relation to the performance/usage of the vehicle per journey miles travelled, petrol used, oil replaced, patient/clients carried, loading etc. The information required would vary with the type of vehicle and will be subject to change in the light of development. Daily completion and monthly return of vehicle log sheets.
Secure clients travelling in wheelchairs with the recommended restraint device.
Any other duties relevant to the post.
Portering Responsibilities
Such responsibilities will be those associated with the driving duties referred to above loading and unloading vehicles, delivery of goods to departments etc.
Collect and deliver food supplies (including meals in containers) and materials (including beds, bedding furniture, equipment, CSSD Pharmacy stores items, laundry etc.,) as required by management.
Caring Responsibilities
Where necessary assist clients/patients in any manner possible with regard to their needs preparation for transit to (and on return from) centres and functions, doing up laces, switching off lights and appliances etc.
Assist clients, including those in wheelchairs and those who walk with assistance of mobility aids, when necessary boarding/alighting vehicle and an outing/educational visits.
Provide immediate minor first-aid to passengers on the vehicle if required. (Drivers are not required to hold a first-aid certificate)
Assist at day facilities, functions and day outings as required, ( serving meals), under supervision of Care Assistant.
Assist in the evacuation of adults and children and provide transport back -up to the ambulance service in emergency situations.
General Responsibilities
Employees of the Trust will be required to promote and support the mission and vision of the service for which they are responsible and :-
1. At all times provide a caring service and to treat those with whom they come into contact in a courteous and respectful manner.
2. Comply with all instructions in regard to Infection Prevention and Control. Demonstrate their commitment by their regular attendance and the efficient completion of all tasks allocated to them.
3. Comply with the Trust's No Smoking Policy
4. Carry out their duties and responsibilities in compliance with health and safety policy and statutory regulations
5. Adhere to equal opportunities policy throughout the course of their employment
6. Ensure the ongoing confidence of the public in service provision
7. Comply with the HPSS Code of Conduct