Buggy Driver/Patient Transport

FRIMLEY PARK

To drive the buggy around the hospital carrying patients and visitors to their destination within the hospital. 

• You will:
• Welcome patients and visitors, giving them a warm welcome and reassuring them of the support available to them
• Transport patients around the hospital on our electric buggy
• Drive in a cautious and conscientious manner at all times
• Ensure patients and visitors reach the destination they need to attend
• Secure the buggy at the end of each session, ensuring that it is on charge and securing the keys and the buggy phone in their storage location
• Ensure the buggy is kept clean at all times
• At times when the buggy is in use/ not operational you may be asked to wheel patients to their destination in a wheelchair. Full training will also be provided for this
• Adhere carefully to all infection control protocols, including the wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment as needed
• Smart, clean, tidy, of modest appearance. Volunteers must wear their volunteer t-shirts and their ID badge at all times.

What skills do I need?

MUST HAVE a full driving licence. Will need to complete a training session and an assessment to become a registered electric vehicle driver within the trust.

• Excellent driving skills with a full driving licence
• Good listening and communication skills are essential.
• Patience and composure
• To be respectful and understanding of differing patient circumstances
• Empathy and compassion
• Good level of spoken English
• The ability to work without supervision
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Have a positive outlook and enthusiastic approach
• Reliable/dependable/flexible