Driver – Hospital to Home Service

Job title:

Driver – Hospital to Home Service

Company

NHS

Job description

Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network (DDPCN) are seeking a compassionate and reliable Hospital-to-Home Driver to provide safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation for discharged patients from Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Royal Derby Hospital to their homes in the following geographical areas.Derbyshire DalesSouth DerbyshireAmber ValleyErewashChesterfieldBolsover & North East DerbyshireThe driver will be responsible for transporting patients from the hospital to their homes and ensuring they are settled back in their own living spaces. This role requires a strong sense of empathy, excellent driving skills, and the ability to assist patients with basic needs during the transition process.The operating hours of the service will be between 10.00 6.00p.m Monday to Fridays between 1st May and 30th October.This will be increased to include Saturdays between 1st November and 30th April annually.Main duties of the jobSafe Transportation: Transport discharged patients from the hospital to their homes using a company-provided vehicle, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being throughout the journey.Patient Assistance: Help patients with basic mobility, including assisting them in and out of the vehicle, offering support when required, and ensuring they are safely settled at their home.Coordination: Work closely with hospital staff and family members to ensure a smooth handover of patients and confirm all necessary care instructions are understood.Home Settle-In: Assist patients with entering their homes, ensuring the environment is safe, clean, and conducive to their post-discharge care. Provide assistance with unpacking or arranging immediate necessities, such as medications or comfort items.Documentation: Keep accurate records of each transfer, including patient information, delivery times, and any relevant observations that may need to be shared with family members or healthcare providers. This information will be captured electronically via a lap top or tablet on a secure network.Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with patients, family members, hospital staff, and the office team. Report any concerns or changes in patient condition.Vehicle Maintenance: Ensure the vehicle is clean, fuelled, and well-maintained. Conduct regular checks to ensure the vehicle is in safe working condition.About usDerbyshire Dales Primary Care Network is located in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales near Matlock and is an inclusive employer with a reputation for maximising every opportunity to enhance patient care through the many services we deliver in conjunction with our Partner organisations .This role will be conducted on a ‘remote working’ basis whilst maintaining daily contact and support with colleagues at the DDPCN office.You will be valued member of the ‘team’ working principally from the Chesterfield or Derby Hospitals .Date posted27 February 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternFull-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working, Home or remote workingReference numberE0387-25-0000Job locationsDarley Dale Medical CentreDale Road SouthDarley DaleMatlockDerbyshireDE4 2EUEvelyn Medical CentreMarsh AvenueHopeHope ValleyDerbyshireS33 6RJRoyal Derby HospitalUttoxeter RoadDerbyDE22 3NEBakewell Medical CentreButts RoadBakewellDerbyshireDE45 1EDDerbyshire Dales PCNScholes MillTansleyDerbyshireDE4 5NDCHESTERFIELD ROYAL HOSPITALCHESTERFIELDS44 5BLJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesValid Drivers Licence: Must have a clean, valid drivers licence and a reliable driving record.Experience: Previous experience as a driver, preferably in a healthcare, public service or patient transport role, is an asset.Knowledge of Basic Patient Care: While formal medical training is not required, experience or knowledge of assisting patients with mobility, post-hospital care, or other health-related tasks is preferred.Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and healthcare providers.Physical Fitness: Must be able to assist patients with mobility, lift items as necessary, and help with basic physical tasks such as assisting with entry/exit from the vehicle and home.The vehicle will be a WAV Wheelchair Access Vehicle.Background Check: Must pass an enhanced DBS check as part of the hiring process.Personal Attributes:Compassionate and Patient: You should have a caring, respectful, and understanding attitude toward patients who may be recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.Reliable and Punctual: Consistently arrive on time for scheduled transfers and ensure that patients are transported promptly.Problem-Solving: Ability to remain calm in unexpected situations and handle emergencies or changes in plans effectively.Detail-Oriented: Ensure that all aspects of the patient transfer, including communication and paperwork, are accurately completed. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesValid Drivers Licence: Must have a clean, valid drivers licence and a reliable driving record.Experience: Previous experience as a driver, preferably in a healthcare, public service or patient transport role, is an asset.Knowledge of Basic Patient Care: While formal medical training is not required, experience or knowledge of assisting patients with mobility, post-hospital care, or other health-related tasks is preferred.Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and healthcare providers.Physical Fitness: Must be able to assist patients with mobility, lift items as necessary, and help with basic physical tasks such as assisting with entry/exit from the vehicle and home.The vehicle will be a WAV Wheelchair Access Vehicle.Background Check: Must pass an enhanced DBS check as part of the hiring process.Personal Attributes:Compassionate and Patient: You should have a caring, respectful, and understanding attitude toward patients who may be recovering from surgery, illness, or injury.Reliable and Punctual: Consistently arrive on time for scheduled transfers and ensure that patients are transported promptly.Problem-Solving: Ability to remain calm in unexpected situations and handle emergencies or changes in plans effectively.Detail-Oriented: Ensure that all aspects of the patient transfer, including communication and paperwork, are accurately completed.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full Drivers Licence.
• Background in health care or public service where driving and transportation of people was a part of the role .
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles.
• Computer literate .
• Flexible working pattern including Saturdays when needed.
• Be able to secure an enhanced DBS check /security clearance .

Desirable

• Background in public services
• Capable of lone working

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Full Drivers Licence.
• Background in health care or public service where driving and transportation of people was a part of the role .
• Understanding of Safeguarding principles.
• Computer literate .
• Flexible working pattern including Saturdays when needed.
• Be able to secure an enhanced DBS check /security clearance .

Desirable

• Background in public services
• Capable of lone working

Expected salary

Location

Derbyshire

Job date

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 04:47:08 GMT

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