Job summary
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We are looking for physically capable, motivated, caring and compassionate individuals who to join the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) at Barts Health as Patient Transport Drivers (PTDs).
Our NEPTS is available for patients who cannot travel to or from our hospitals using any other method of transport because of their medical or mobility condition, or because their medical condition would otherwise worsen. All requests for patient transport are assessed on medical need. Transport is only provided for patients coming from their home addresses to North East London NHS Trust locations. Transport is also provided for patients going home from a North East London NHS Trust locations to a booked address stated by the ward or clinic anywhere in the mainland UK.
2 Years driving experience and full manual UK driving license required
Main duties of the job
The NEPTS Patient Transport Driver performs a key role in providing a safe transport service for patients attending appointments and procedures at our Trust's hospitals.
Patient Care
Patient Transport Drivers should ensure that all patients are safely transported in a timely manner, whilst being treated with dignity and respect. They will undertake dynamic risk assessments of patients and their environment, work to the highest standards and be diligent in reporting defects and patient related concerns (such as safeguarding). Should a patient become unwell in their care, PTDs will treat and care for their patient within the scope of their training and recognise when to escalate to the emergency services.
Lifting, Moving and Handling
A Patient Transport Driver is expected to be physically fit, healthy and capable of undertaking their full contracted role involving significant moving and handling of patients and equipment. PTDs duties include transferring patients to and from their homes and vehicle, from homes and apartments, using a variety of equipment based on the patient's mobility needs (including carry chairs, wheelchairs, stair climbers or stretchers).
*Lifting of equipment and patients is a key requirement of this role*
About us
Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.
The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.
Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.
We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum inc
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
GSS-BH-E
Job locations
Newham University Hospital
London
E13 8SL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Driving Duties
Patient Transport Drivers must have at least 2 years driving experience and hold a full manual driving licence. Those applicants with points and endorsements will be asked to declare them in their application. These declarations will be checked, and applicants may not be successful if their licence status is deemed to not align with the requirements of the role.
PTD duties also include driving Trust vehicles, in a manner that provides a safe and smooth journey for their passengers, following the highway code. They will ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy, fully equipped, fuelled and maintained in a clean and tidy manner. reporting immediately any defects or accidents.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This post is a permanent post.
Learn more about changes to UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Driving Duties
Patient Transport Drivers must have at least 2 years driving experience and hold a full manual driving licence. Those applicants with points and endorsements will be asked to declare them in their application. These declarations will be checked, and applicants may not be successful if their licence status is deemed to not align with the requirements of the role.
PTD duties also include driving Trust vehicles, in a manner that provides a safe and smooth journey for their passengers, following the highway code. They will ensure that their vehicles are roadworthy, fully equipped, fuelled and maintained in a clean and tidy manner. reporting immediately any defects or accidents.
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
This post is a permanent post.
Learn more about changes to UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of diversity and inclusion
* Understanding of Trust Values and expected behaviors.
* Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure and deliver results.
* Adaptability and flexibility in changing environments
* Professional, calm and reassuring manner
* Ability to apply "customer care" skills.
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake training and continuous learning
* Work towards improving quality of service
* Work to deliver agreed objectives
Skills
Essential
* Able to use own initiative.
* Responds positively to changing workloads.
* Ability to recognise and respond to risk.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work as a part of a wider team.
* Ability to communicate clearly
* Decisive problem-solving ability.
* Ability to plan economical routes.
* Ability to map-read and/or use satellite navigation.
Desirable
* Able to work under pressure
* Work within team framework
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
* Experience of dealing with the elderly/infirm individuals with health conditions or mobilities issues
* Experience in Patient Transport Service or similar.
* Understanding importance of following procedures in role.
* Understanding of data confidentiality.
* Experience in reporting incidents and near misses.
* Ability to recognise when to share pertinent information.
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to GCSE English and Maths. Or educated to NVQ level 3
* Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
* Manual UK Driving License
* 2 years' driving experience experience (Due to insurance purposes)
* Clean driving licence - zero points or driving convictions
Desirable
* Advanced driving qualifications
* First aid or similar experience
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding of diversity and inclusion
* Understanding of Trust Values and expected behaviors.
* Ability to prioritize workload, work under pressure and deliver results.
* Adaptability and flexibility in changing environments
* Professional, calm and reassuring manner
* Ability to apply "customer care" skills.
Desirable
* Willingness to undertake training and continuous learning
* Work towards improving quality of service
* Work to deliver agreed objectives
Skills
Essential
* Able to use own initiative.
* Responds positively to changing workloads.
* Ability to recognise and respond to risk.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work as a part of a wider team.
* Ability to communicate clearly
* Decisive problem-solving ability.
* Ability to plan economical routes.
* Ability to map-read and/or use satellite navigation.
Desirable
* Able to work under pressure
* Work within team framework
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
* Experience of dealing with the elderly/infirm individuals with health conditions or mobilities issues
* Experience in Patient Transport Service or similar.
* Understanding importance of following procedures in role.
* Understanding of data confidentiality.
* Experience in reporting incidents and near misses.
* Ability to recognise when to share pertinent information.
Qualifications
Essential
* Educated to GCSE English and Maths. Or educated to NVQ level 3
* Previous experience of working in a healthcare setting.
* Manual UK Driving License
* 2 years' driving experience experience (Due to insurance purposes)
* Clean driving licence - zero points or driving convictions
Desirable
* Advanced driving qualifications
* First aid or similar experience
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Newham University Hospital
London
E13 8SL
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Employer details
Employer name
Barts Health NHS Trust
Address
Newham University Hospital
London
E13 8SL
Employer's website
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