Job description

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