Patient Escort

Job Overview

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Patient Escort to join their team in Retford, England, United Kingdom. In this vital role, you will be responsible for safely and comfortably transporting patients between various departments within their healthcare facilities, ensuring a positive and supportive experience.

Company Overview

Nottinghamshire Healthcare employs over 10,000 colleagues who help #MakeADifference every day. We provide intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Services are delivered from over 257 locations within the community from acute settings and across low, medium and high secure environments including prisons. As one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of the biggest employers in Nottinghamshire, we provide care to more than two million people a year. We are also home to national and regional services such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health. Our annual budget is £628m.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: No Experience / Fresh

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently transport patients to and from various hospital departments.
• Provide compassionate support and reassurance to patients during transit.
• Assist patients with mobility, utilizing appropriate equipment as needed.
• Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times, adhering to confidentiality guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare staff.
• Adhere to all health and safety regulations and infection control policies.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate and caring attitude towards patients.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.
• Good physical stamina, capable of standing, walking, and assisting patients.
• Understanding and commitment to patient confidentiality.
• Reliability and punctuality.

Benefits

• Opportunity to #MakeADifference in patient care every day.
• Being part of one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands.
• Access to comprehensive training and professional development.
• Eligibility for the NHS pension scheme.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Contribution to a wide range of essential healthcare services.