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<div><h2>Overview</h2> <p>Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) is a service provided by the Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Trust and transport commissioners for patients meeting eligibility criteria. The post holder will be a vital member of the team who will assist in:</p> <ul> <li>Helping patients out of their home and into the ambulance (including lifting).</li> <li>Transporting patients safely, comfortably and promptly to their appointments.</li> <li>Returning patients home and ensuring they are settled before leaving.</li> <li>Keeping accurate records of journeys on both the PDA and the Daily Log Sheet.</li> </ul> <h2>Key responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Assist patients with kindness, respect and compassion to often worried patients and their relatives.</li> <li>Transport older people, individuals physically disabled and people with mental health problems.</li> <li>Maintain contact with staff at the control room via PDA, receiving work allocation and advice.</li> <li>Wear the uniform provided and work alone or in a two‑person team in an adapted ambulance or wheelchair‑accessible vehicle.</li> <li>Work in a physically demanding role, covering a specific geographical area and occasionally dealing with distressing situations or seriously ill patients.</li> </ul> <h2>Vehicle and operation duties</h2> <ul> <li>Complete a range of vehicle checks including tyre pressure, oil and screen wash levels.</li> <li>Report any vehicle or equipment defects to the Fleet Team.</li> <li>Ensure the allocated vehicle is adequately stocked with essential consumables and report missing stock.</li> <li>Return untidy ambulances to the Shift Manager.</li> <li>Communicate with the Control Team to gain instructions throughout the shift, call following each completed conveyance, and report any aborted, cancelled or delayed journeys.</li> <li>Refuel the vehicle and return it to base refuelled at the end of the shift.</li> <li>Work in line with all policies and procedures and wear the correct issued uniform at all times following the BBO guidelines.</li> <li>Sign out/in all equipment issued for a patient’s conveyance.</li> </ul> <h2>Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Valid, current Full (manual) UK driving licence with a maximum of 3 penalty points and held for a minimum of 2 years.</li> <li>Physical ability to lift and transport patients.</li> <li>Good communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.</li> <li>Understanding of NHS policies and safety procedures.</li> </ul> <h2>Salary</h2> <p>£13.85 per hour, London Living Wage. This opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change terms & conditions.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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