Patient Driver

SpaMedica; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a full-time Patient Driver to facilitate the movement of patients to appointments. The role emphasizes teamwork, patience, and dedication to patient care, contributing to a patient-focused environment. You will support patients, uphold safety and integrity, and have opportunities for growth and bonus performance rewards.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%)

Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both)

Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS

Access to exclusive discounts

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering excellent patient service.
• Ability to support patients with poor mobility.
• Team-oriented mindset to aid in transport logistics.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with team for patient transport coordination.
• Check routing and timing for appointments.
• Assist patients getting on and off transport.

Skills

Patient Service

Teamwork

Mobility Assistance

Job description

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Hours: Full Time 37.5 hours a week Monday to Friday and 1 in 4 Saturdays

Here at SpaMedica, our focus is on patient care, safety and satisfaction. As the UK’s largest provider of NHS cataract surgery, we’re experts at what we do, and that’s evidenced in the five-star feedback we receive from our patients.

Joining us as a Patient Driver you will support our visions and values of safety, integrity, kindness and transparency are embedded in our day to day care to ensure we deliver the best service possible.

All of SpaMedica’s hospitals inspected by the CQC have been rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding,’ and we have recently been awarded Investors In People Platinum Accreditation.

About you:

To work as part of a team transporting patients to our hospital. You will have a passion for delivering excellent patient service on time for appointments.

Why work with us?

• Join a team that lives our values of safety, integrity, kindness, and transparency.
• Opportunities to grow, learn new skills, and advance your career.
• Be part of a caring, community-focused team.

If you are able to put our patients at the heart of everything you do, then apply today as we want to hear from you!

Summary of benefits:

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Performance bonuses twice a year (up to 10%)
• Recommend a Friend Scheme (£350 reward for both)
• Free quarterly snacks, flu vaccinations, and DBS
• Access to exclusive discounts
• Continuous training and development

Responsibilities of our Patient Driver:

• Liaise with the lead driver and transport team for patient’s movement
• Check the blocks, routing, and timings for appointments
• Call patients to arrange transport requirements
• Collect and return patients from home or medical centres
• Assist patients with poor mobility on and off the transport
• Assist on reception and porter duties when on site

Apply Today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Join SpaMedica: Where our values guide everything we do, and you can make a life-changing difference every day. Apply today and be part of a team that puts patients at the heart of everything we do.

Important Information: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Therefore, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality and Diversity: SpaMedica is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity, and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce. We ensure our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [emailprotected] .

Our Commitment: Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.