Patient Transport Driver
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
Patient Transport Services (PTS) drive patients to and from their hospital appointments and, when required, help patients settle back home following appointments.
Typical duties of the role include:
Collecting and transferring patients from home to hospital appointments.
Helping/Lifting patients that are not able to make their own way to the ambulance.
Transporting safely and being punctual for all non- emergency appointments.
Support/help patients to settle back at home after appointments
Driving in a C Class vehicle.
Keeping Journey records updated and accurate.
PTS may deal with elderly people, people with a physical disability or mental health problems. A PTS may also need to transport people who are seriously ill with specific medical needs.
Qualifications and training required
As PTS you need a FREC 3 or First Aid at Work Certificate.
Minimum requirements for this role
Hold a current DBS or a DBS check will be provided by the company.
Hold a full current driving licence for not less than 1 year, allowing up to a maximum of 6 points.
Key Skills for Patient Transport Services
A caring and outgoing personality
Good communication skills
Ability to reassure anxious or worried patients in a warm, welcoming, and friendly nature.
Good level of Fitness.
Works well as part of a team
Full Training and uniform will be provided
If you are applying outside of the UK
- Police Clearance
- First Aid Training
- Driving licence but will to obtain a UK licence within 3 months
- TB Test completed by TIB
- Ilets test or a degree/PHD certificate by ECTIS
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £23,040.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Driving: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Transport Driver
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Patient Transport Driver roles across L&T Patient Transport Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,040 - £23,040 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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