LCL Labs Driver

Job overview

LCL Labs Driver

We are looking to recruit a Patient Transfer Driver to support services on the Royal site. The role primarily involves transporting patients between Q-Park and Main Outpatients, along with other ad hoc duties as required.

Working Hours:

Monday to Sunday, mixed days, lates, nights and weekends 37.5 per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Safely transport patients between designated locations on site
• Assist patients in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicles
• Ensure all wheelchair securing and strapping procedures are followed correctly
• Provide a high standard of care, safety, and professionalism at all times

Essential Requirements:

• Physically fit and able to handle wheelchairs and mobility equipment
• Good customer service skills with a patient and caring approach
• Strong attention to detail, particularly regarding passenger safety
• Ability to follow procedures and work independently

Main duties of the job

NHS drivers have a variety of responsibilities that are essential for the smooth operation of healthcare services. Their main duties typically include:

• Cross site transportation: Driving and adhering to all road laws. Safe and efficient cross site transportation of staff.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Performing regular checks, including checking oil, fuel, tyre pressure, and ensuring the vehicle is clean and well-stocked.
• Adhering to Safety Protocols: Following strict health and safety guidelines.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of deliveries, pick-ups, mileage, and any incidents or issues encountered during their duties.
• Assisting staff: Providing assistance to staff with mobility issues, helping them get in and out of the vehicle safely, and ensuring they are comfortable during transport.
• Communication: Communicating effectively with healthcare staff, patients, and sometimes patients' families to ensure clear information exchange and coordination.

These duties require NHS drivers to be highly responsible, reliable, and empathetic, with good driving skills and a thorough understanding of health and safety regulations.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To keep accurate personal records i.e. timesheets

To manage workload to maximise efficiency of deliveries and collections

The post will require some problem solving to address on site customer enquiries

To achieve and maintain the standard of service as agreed, keeping within timed schedules, and working unsupervised

Planning of own day to day work tasks

To supply a delivery and collection service as laid down by current schedules

To keep documented reports associated with each journey- i.e. vehicle log sheets, mileage, to comply with Transport Regulations.

To check the vehicle each day, prior to use, of fuel, oil, water, tyres, lights and keep documented records, i.e. defect reports etc. as required plus any other associated forms, in order to maintain the safety of the driver, vehicle and other road users. Taking the vehicle to hirer for repairs, servicing and MOT's

To keep the vehicle, clean inside and out, to prevent dirt and cross contamination

To be responsible for the safe loading and unloading of goods, observing associated Health and Safety guidelines, to prevent injury to self and other persons

There will be a need to communicate with other staff at various levels within the Trust.

To establish good working relationships with all customers to maintain the agreed level of service.

The ability to plan and prioritise your day to day work load as appropriate

To keep all relevant parties informed of any changes that may occur outside your agreed schedule