Hospice Patient Transport Specialist

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated role focused on coordinating ambulance transport and transfers for patients. You will work closely with the Hospice Inpatient Unit and Day Care Unit teams to ensure timely, safe, and well-documented transfers across home, hospice, and hospital settings.

The role requires clear communication, prompt liaison with clinical staff, and compliance with care plans and documentation including DNACPR and transfer risk

Qualifications

• Clear and concise communication with hospice day care unit team and clinical staff.
• Ability to inform patients/caregivers of pick-up times and delays.
• Experience with documenting transfers and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Respond to planned and unplanned patient transport requests with the ambulance team.
• Inform patients or carers of pick-up times and potential delays.
• Conduct Covid screening questions by phone prior to collection.

Skills

Communication

Patient liaison

Documentation

Covid screening

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated role focused on coordinating ambulance transport and transfers for patients. You will work closely with the Hospice Inpatient Unit and Day Care Unit teams to ensure timely, safe, and well-documented transfers across home, hospice, and hospital settings.

The role requires clear communication, prompt liaison with clinical staff, and compliance with care plans and documentation including DNACPR and transfer risk