• Job Description

  Req#: B0263-25-0160?language=en&page=876&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are currently looking for Bank Ambulance Driver to join our St Johns Hospice Palliative Ambulance crew.The post holder will work effectively and efficiently within a small team of Ambulance Drivers providing the dedicated St Johns Hospice Palliative Ambulance service, will ensure high standards of safety and quality of care for patients and careers accompanying patients on transport and en-route.

  ** Please visit our careers page at www.hje.org.uk to apply.

  ** The job advert may close early if we receive sufficient number of application. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks, regrettably your application will have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please do continue to check our website for further opportunities.

  The post holder will ensure effective communication and liaison in the booking, planning and carrying out of duties related to the transport and transfer of patientsSt Johns Hospice provides a wide range of specialist palliative care services to patients from seven NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups. The Hospice compromises an 15 bedded Inpatient Unit, Day Care Unit, Community Specialist Palliative Care Service, Hospice@Home Service, Lymphoedema Service, Specialist OT & Physio Service, Social Work & Bereavement service.

  Main duties of the job

  Am I the right person for this Bank Ambulance Driver St Johns Hospice role?

  • Clean Driving Licence Class 1
  • Basic First Aid is desirable Experience in patient or vulnerable adult transport in some capacity Knowledge in the use of transport and communication aids (eg satellite navigation, hands free mobile)
  • Knowledge of the workings and basic maintenance of vehicles used to deliver service
  • Experience in the use of hard copy and/or database booking and recording systems and structures is desirable
  • Experience of working with palliative care patients
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Understanding of scheduling and organisational structures and tools
  • Able to demonstrate and understanding of the work of the hospice and the needs of patients being cared for is desirable
  • Able to work without direct supervision
  • Motivated and Enthusiastic Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary re safe transport of vulnerable adults

  About us

  At our organisation we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our employees a wide range of benefits; from 27 days annual leave, generous private healthcare cover, contributory pension schemes including continuation of the NHS pension.If you are ready for a new challenge and relish the chance to become part of a successful, forward thinking organisation then we would love to hear from you.

  Details

  Date posted

  14 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  B0263-25-0160

  Job locations

  60 Grove End Road

  St John’s Wood

  London

  NW8 9NH

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What are the Responsibilities of this Bank Ambulance Driver St Johns Hospice role?

  • Take responsibility on a daily basis on arrival, to be fully informed of the requirements of the ambulance crew regarding the transport and transfers of patients that may include: Home to Hospice, Hospital to Hospice, Hospice to Home as well as appointments and transfers that are requested from St Johns Hospice through the Hospice Inpatient Unit
  • Be available throughout the day to respond promptly to both planned and unplanned patient transport and transfer requests in liaison with the Hospice Day Care Unit Manager, Hospice Day Care Unit Deputy and Specialist Nurse for Referrals and Discharge
  • Take responsibility where identified for contacting patients or carers, as appropriate, to inform them of pick up times and any potential delays in picking up a patient prior to starting out and while en route, as required. This may include Covid screening questions by phone prior to collection
  • Ensure there is clear, proper, prompt and safe communication with the Hospice Day Care Unit Team at all times in transit or on-site within the hospice environment (e.g., by mobile phone)
  • Liaise closely with the hospice clinical team in the event of any significant changes in the patients condition or changes to plans for the transfer of a patient.
  • Understand the requirements in relation to plans for managing patients who deteriorate in transit and how this will be managed, ensuring that all the necessary documentation is in place to support the plan of care e.g. DNACPR, transport risk assessments and other relevant documentation
  • Ensure that a log of all transfers and any notable events are clearly and appropriately communicated and documented
  • Take responsibility for the maintenance/checking and replacement of equipment, supplies and disposable items in the ambulance
  • Ensure all hard copy information and data is stored safely on site and if applicable removed from the ambulance when stationary / on site
  • Report facts related to incidents and accidents while on duty and particularly during the transport and transfer of patients and carers in the manner set out in hospital and hospice policies and procedures

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What are the Responsibilities of this Bank Ambulance Driver St Johns Hospice role?

  • Take responsibility on a daily basis on arrival, to be fully informed of the requirements of the ambulance crew regarding the transport and transfers of patients that may include: Home to Hospice, Hospital to Hospice, Hospice to Home as well as appointments and transfers that are requested from St Johns Hospice through the Hospice Inpatient Unit
  • Be available throughout the day to respond promptly to both planned and unplanned patient transport and transfer requests in liaison with the Hospice Day Care Unit Manager, Hospice Day Care Unit Deputy and Specialist Nurse for Referrals and Discharge
  • Take responsibility where identified for contacting patients or carers, as appropriate, to inform them of pick up times and any potential delays in picking up a patient prior to starting out and while en route, as required. This may include Covid screening questions by phone prior to collection
  • Ensure there is clear, proper, prompt and safe communication with the Hospice Day Care Unit Team at all times in transit or on-site within the hospice environment (e.g., by mobile phone)
  • Liaise closely with the hospice clinical team in the event of any significant changes in the patients condition or changes to plans for the transfer of a patient.
  • Understand the requirements in relation to plans for managing patients who deteriorate in transit and how this will be managed, ensuring that all the necessary documentation is in place to support the plan of care e.g. DNACPR, transport risk assessments and other relevant documentation
  • Ensure that a log of all transfers and any notable events are clearly and appropriately communicated and documented
  • Take responsibility for the maintenance/checking and replacement of equipment, supplies and disposable items in the ambulance
  • Ensure all hard copy information and data is stored safely on site and if applicable removed from the ambulance when stationary / on site
  • Report facts related to incidents and accidents while on duty and particularly during the transport and transfer of patients and carers in the manner set out in hospital and hospice policies and procedures

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in patient or vulnerable adult transport in some capacity
  • Experience in the use of hard copy and/or database booking and recording systems and structures is desirable
  • Experience of working with palliative care patients

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Clean Driving Licence Class 1
  • Basic First Aid is desirable
  • Knowledge in the use of transport and communication aids (eg satellite navigation, hands free mobile)
  • Knowledge of the workings and basic maintenance of vehicles used to deliver service
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Understanding of scheduling and organisational structures and tools
  • Able to demonstrate and understanding of the work of the hospice and the needs of patients being cared for is desirable
  • Able to work without direct supervision
  • Motivated and Enthusiastic
  • Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary re safe transport of vulnerable adults

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience in patient or vulnerable adult transport in some capacity
  • Experience in the use of hard copy and/or database booking and recording systems and structures is desirable
  • Experience of working with palliative care patients

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Clean Driving Licence Class 1
  • Basic First Aid is desirable
  • Knowledge in the use of transport and communication aids (eg satellite navigation, hands free mobile)
  • Knowledge of the workings and basic maintenance of vehicles used to deliver service
  • Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Understanding of scheduling and organisational structures and tools
  • Able to demonstrate and understanding of the work of the hospice and the needs of patients being cared for is desirable
  • Able to work without direct supervision
  • Motivated and Enthusiastic
  • Flexibility to work additional hours as necessary re safe transport of vulnerable adults

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

  Address

  60 Grove End Road

  St John’s Wood

  London

  NW8 9NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth

  Address

  60 Grove End Road

  St John’s Wood

  London

  NW8 9NH

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.hje.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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