Driver Patient Transport

To transport all Mersey care service users/patients between different units within Mersey Care, also to hospital appointments court hearing or other units, any locations deemed necessary by the manager including nationwide. To participate in training, including Mandatory training as required by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. To participate in performance management, PACE whilst maintaining personal responsibility to ensure that all required training is kept up to date. To adhere to and follow Trust and departmental procedures. The post holder will be expected to act as a team member in all areas of the Trust. To carry out daily vehicle maintenance checks and taking appropriate action as required. Work with other members of the Transport Department to ensure that vehicles are clean and fit for purpose at all times and ensuing all documentation complete. To be accountable for recording accurate information regarding duties, driving hours, mileage, working hours, activities, vehicle searches, financial transactions and other information as required. To be responsible for reporting to the line manager all untoward incidents and accidents so that the relevant paperwork is completed. To transport all Mersey Care service users between their place of residence and designated Day Hospitals, Mersey Care Locations, Courts and any other locations in the UK in a safe and secure manner. To be responsible for operating the GPS system fitted in vehicles and to maintain communication with the Transport office. To assist patients and staff to enter and exit the vehicle in a safe manner. Following appropriate training - to be responsible for the securing of powered and manual wheelchairs within the vehicle. To liaise with and maintain relationships with management, supervisory and nursing staff at all locations. To be responsible for liaising with relevant clinical staff for any concerns with reference to service users. Following appropriate training to be responsible for the safe transportation of oxygen across trust sites in line with relevant HSE legislation and guidance To assist the nursing staff cleaning spillages within the vehicle. To ensure toilets on the vehicles are empty after use. To work an On call service as necessary to ensure a continuous 24 hour transport service for the Trust. Please refer to attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.