MPA Ballymena are currently working alongside NHSCT to recruit a Band 3 Bus Driver working out of Holywell Hospital
The post holder will support the Trust in the delivery of a high quality service within the Transport Department
Key Duties/ Responsibilities
- Collect and convey clients/patients (including the aged, physically handicapped, epileptics, psychiatric, blind etc.,) to Trust Adult/Day Care facilities.
- Carry out daily routine maintenance of their vehicle and minor repairs (including checking fuel oil, water levels and topping up as required, tyre pressures, vehicle cleaning, changing punctured wheels etc.)
- Convey clients to centres, for educational classes, outings, luncheon clubs, etc
- Operate tail lifts on vehicles where provided, after training.
- Complete any records in relation to the performance/usage of the vehicle per journey e.g. miles travelled, petrol used, oil replaced, patient/clients carried, loading etc. The information required would vary with the type of vehicle and will be subject to change in the light of development.
- Daily completion and monthly return of vehicle log sheets.
- Secure clients travelling in wheelchairs with the recommended restraint device.
Portering Responsibilities
- Such responsibilities will be those associated with the driving duties referred to above e.g. loading and unloading vehicles, delivery of goods to departments etc.
- Collect and deliver food supplies (including meals in containers) and materials (including beds, bedding furniture, equipment, CSSD Pharmacy stores items, laundry etc.,) as required by management
Qualifications / Experience Required
- Category D licence
- CPC card
- Enhanced Access NI
Hours and Pay
- 37.5 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- £12.75
- Weekly Pay
- Holiday Fund
