Are you a skilled driver with a passion for ensuring passenger safety and comfort? Do you hold a D or D1 License with CPC certification? If so, we want you to join our team!
Position: Shuttle Bus Driver
Vehicle: 17-Seater Passenger Minibus
Location: Whiston Hospital
Pay: £11.45 Per Hour
Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:
- Mon: Afternoons
- Tues: Afternoons
- Weds: Afternoons
- Thurs: Afternoons
- Fri: Afternoons
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide reliable and safe transportation for passengers, ensuring they reach their destinations on time, ensuring response times and standards are maintained throughout.
- Delivering medical gas cylinders, equipment, stores, furniture, pharmaceutical and pathology items.
- Taking blood samples, specimens and medication around the hospital in a timely and pleasant manner.
- To take linen, case notes and the removal and disposal of waste.
- Transporting the deceased to the mortuary.
- Receive, record and prioritise job requests in line with agreed procedures.
- Support medical staff during emergency situations.
- Customer Service: Deliver excellent customer service, assisting passengers with boarding and disembarking, and addressing any inquiries or concerns.
- Route Management: Follow designated routes and schedules, adapting as necessary to traffic conditions and passenger needs.
- Vehicle Maintenance: Conduct daily vehicle inspections, ensuring the minibus is clean, well-maintained, and in safe operating condition.
- Compliance: Adhere to all road safety regulations, company policies, and procedures, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of driving regulations and standards.
Requirements:
- Valid D or D1 License with CPC certification.
- Proven experience driving passenger minibuses or similar vehicles.
- Excellent driving record with a commitment to safety.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle varying traffic conditions and passenger needs with professionalism and patience
- Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
- Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
- Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you will come in contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Free meals
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive?because diversity is our strength!