Patient Transport Driver

Overview

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Patient Transport Driver (PTS) to join a 2-person crew. You will transport patients from hospital sites within The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NUTH) to another hospital site or home address within the region. You will support and care for a range of patients with different mobility, disabilities and conditions and ensure they are safe and cared for on their journey.

The closing date is 22 March 2026.

Excellent communication skills are essential. A full and valid UK driving licence is required. On-the-job training and Trust induction will be provided.

• Interview Date:
  Tuesday 14 April 2026
• Full & Part Time Hours/Week
• You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all information before applying

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

• Maintain a high standard of care for patients during transport
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Utilise judgment when planning routes and responding to delays, adjusting for traffic and weather
• Secure patients in the ambulance, provide support during transport, ensure safe use of the vehicle and transport equipment, and maintain stock control of oxygen and consumables on the ambulance

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

With around 2 million patient contacts every year, we deliver care from:

• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Freeman Hospital
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service

These include a range of flagship services delivering cutting-edge care and supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in radiology and pathology, acting as a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.

Please see attached information on Staff Benefits under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, please visit:
Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

• To transport patients in ambulances from hospital sites to home addresses or to other hospital sites within the region
• To work as part of a team alongside the critical care teams

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4-9 or equivalent / NVQ Level 2 or higher-level qualification, or significant relevant work experience (e.g., working in a healthcare environment)
• Full UK/EU Manual driving licence, no more than three penalty points

• Significant driving experience
• Previous experience within a health or social care environment

• Able to work a varied shift pattern, including various start and finish times, to meet the needs of the service

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

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust