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Bank Patient Transport Services Care Assistant / Driver

Isle of Wight NHS Trust

Newport, PO30 5TG

Salary

Negotiable

Contract

Bank

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 September 2026

11 days left

Job description

We are looking to recruit Patient Transport Services Care Assistant / Driver You should share our passion and drive to ensure that our patients and st...

  • Transportation and Care of patients, staff, goods and equipment
  • To drive Trust vehicles under normal road traffic conditions
  • Assists patients as required e.g. administers medical gasses, first aid.
  • To drive Trust vehicles as directed including; Advanced skills for minibus/ ambulance driving

  • Transports patients for appointments and treatments at a variety of locations
  • Transportation of, staff, goods and equipment at a variety of locations
  • Moving and Lifting patients in wheelchairs, stretchers with aids

The Isle of Wight NHS Trust serve a population of approximately 150,000 residents, making the services we offer variable and personalised with a flexible approach to our service users.

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trusts beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Our 2020-2025 strategy sets out to ensure that we continue to be a provider of excellent and compassionate care. As part of this strategy, we are proactively taking steps to ensure that we recruit and retain the highest quality of talent to provide CARE and we would welcome applications from under-represented groups to ensure our Trust is an inclusive and diverse employer.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Driving experience of a range of vehicles to include C1 category vehicles
  • 3 GCSE's to include Maths and English (Grade C or above) Or equivalent qualifications or experience
  • Knowledge of Island topography

Desirable

  • Driving experience of a range of vehicles to include C1 and D1 category vehicles
  • First Aid at Work Level 3 QCF (or equivalent qualification)
  • Ambulance D1 BTEC LEVEL 2 in Ambulance Driving (or equivalent qualification)
  • Paediatric Basic Life support (or equivalent qualification)
  • Evidence of community work (this is desirable rather than essential)
  • Oxygen Administration(or equivalent qualification)

Physical

Essential

  • GuidanceScore In good physical health - able to lift equipment and parcels. Frequent moderate effort for several short/ long periods; occasional intense

Aptitudes

Essential

  • Calm and caring nature, able to deal with distressing or emotive situations. Ability to work under pressure and remain calm Enthusiastic and loyal
  • Smart appearance
  • Excellent communicator

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

25 August 2026

Last checked

27 August 2026

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Isle of Wight NHS Trust

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