Job requirements
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Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Physical
GuidanceScore In good physical health - able to lift equipment and parcels. Frequent moderate effort for several short/ long periods; occasional intense
- Aptitudes
Calm and caring nature, able to deal with distressing or emotive situations. Ability to work under pressure and remain calm Enthusiastic and loyal
- Aptitudes
Smart appearance
- Aptitudes
Excellent communicator
- Qualifications
Driving experience of a range of vehicles to include C1 category vehicles
- Qualifications
3 GCSE's to include Maths and English (Grade C or above) Or equivalent qualifications or experience
- Qualifications
Knowledge of Island topography
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Driving experience of a range of vehicles to include C1 and D1 category vehicles
- Qualifications
First Aid at Work Level 3 QCF (or equivalent qualification)
- Qualifications
Ambulance D1 BTEC LEVEL 2 in Ambulance Driving (or equivalent qualification)
- Qualifications
Paediatric Basic Life support (or equivalent qualification)
- Qualifications
Evidence of community work (this is desirable rather than essential)
- Qualifications
Oxygen Administration(or equivalent qualification)
Job summary
We are looking to recruit Patient Transport Services Care Assistant / Driver
You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients and staff receive quality and compassionate care and work with us to ensure the Trust continues its journey towards "great people, great place".
Main duties of the job
- Transportation and Care of patients, staff, goods and equipment
- To drive Trust vehicles under normal road traffic conditions
- Assists patients as required e.g. administers medical gasses, first aid.
- To drive Trust vehicles as directed including; Advanced skills for minibus/ ambulance driving
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trusts beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.
Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.
Details
- Date posted: 25 August 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: C9470-26-0467
- Job locations: St Marys IOW, Newport, PO30 5TG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- Transports patients for appointments and treatments at a variety of locations
- Transportation of, staff, goods and equipment at a variety of locations
- Moving and Lifting patients in wheelchairs, stretchers with aids
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This advert is for Bank Patient Transport Services Care Assistant / Driver with Isle of Wight NHS Trust in Newport, England. It is listed as a Care support worker role. The advertised salary is Negotiable. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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