Mental Health Transport Assistant (Marlborough)

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Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Mental Health Transport Assistant to provide caring transportation for patients. The role requires adhering to health and safety guidelines, maintaining high standards of vehicle cleanliness, and being prepared to administer first aid if necessary. This position is important for ensuring patient safety and compliance with statutory regulations in support of mental health services.

Qualifications

• Professional and caring approach to patients.
• Ability to adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Experience with patient transport and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional and caring service for patients.
• Support and transport vulnerable service users.
• Administer first aid when required and maintain vehicle standards.

Job description

Mental Health Transport Assistant (Marlborough)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

To provide a professional and caring service for all patients whilst in the care of Secure Care UK, ensuring that at all times patient safety remains paramount and that safe systems of work are adhered to. To support and transport vulnerable service users as part of a team. To support the care of patients during assessment at 136 Suites in line with the Mental Health Act.

Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed according to current policies and procedures and in line with HSE requirements. Be able to attend the office within one hour during on-call shifts.

Safe and respectful use of Company vehicle and equipment, maintaining high standards of driving and cleanliness. Apply appropriate Lifting and Handling techniques as per training when moving patients under non-emergency conditions, using equipment or supports where necessary.

In the event of an incident, you may be required to administer first aid as trained and/or provide social care in non-emergency situations. Wear the uniform in accordance with the organisation's workwear policy and wear your ID badge at all times whilst on duty.

Adhere to statutory regulations, organisational policies, and procedures, including GDPR 2018, and report accidents or incidents accurately to control and hospital personnel according to Secure Care UK Guidelines and the Company Incident Policy.

Participate in staff development programmes, regular development reviews, and annual performance reviews. Undertake further training if required.

Work according to the organisation's values, displaying professionalism and integrity towards clients and colleagues, and act in compliance with legislation, policy, and procedures regarding Equality and Diversity.

Continuously update your knowledge and skills, contribute to setting work objectives, and stay current with company policies and staff handbook.

Be an ambassador for SCUK, adhere to the Code of Conduct, and take personal responsibility as a team member, collaborating respectfully with all departments.

Ensure accurate data entry in electronic systems and maintain accountability for personal professional development and reflective practice.

Achieve business KPIs, goals, and objectives. Maintain vehicle standards at the highest level. Support and implement company initiatives and collaborate with other departments for audits, checks, and procedures.

Ensure all activities comply with legislation. Perform any other duties as assigned.