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Patient Transport Liaison Officer

Patient Transport Liaison Officer

EMED GroupStoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Client : EMED Group

Location :

Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Job Category : Other

EU work permit required :

Job Reference :

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Posted : 29.06.2025

Expiry Date : 13.08.2025

Job Description :

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Patient Transport Liaison Officer to join our team at Royal Stoke University Hospital on the UHNM HDU Contract.

The Patient Transport Liaison Officer will support Operational and Call Centre Teams by providing onsite assistance, resolving patient transport issues, and acting as a second escalation point within the hospital for transport-related concerns. This includes coordination with Track and Triage, Occupational Therapists, and Care Teams to ensure smooth discharges and communication with patients about their transport bookings.

The role involves working Monday to Friday in shifts (0800-1600, 0900-1700, 1000-1800), totaling 37.5 hours per week.

Main Responsibilities :

  • Maximize patient movement using available resources
  • Coordinate with Trusts, control staff, and site teams for effective communication
  • Prioritize patient care and provide professional solutions to challenges
  • Handle inquiries and escalate transport issues
  • Participate in bed meetings to forecast transport demands
  • Act as escalation point after CCO for all service users

Additional Duties :

  • Work with controllers to ensure timely patient transfers
  • Communicate with hospital staff regarding patient readiness and travel arrangements
  • Monitor Cleric Booking System for updates and accuracy
  • Assist with property assessments and system updates
  • Liaise with patients experiencing delays or issues on travel day
  • Provide feedback to improve services and act as escalation point for delays or issues
  • Support hospital crews and control team in prioritizing and managing patient transport
  • Complete journey documentation and audits
  • Relay critical information during serious incidents

    • Candidate Requirements :

  • Commitment to patient care
  • Experience in healthcare / hospital settings
  • Knowledge of Non-Emergency Patient Transport services
  • Good planning and prioritization skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Decision-making ability based on impact assessment
  • Effective relationship-building and influencing skills

    • Benefits :

  • Life Assurance (£5,000)
  • Access to GP, mental health, physiotherapy, and legal services
  • Financial guidance and employee recognition schemes
  • Long service awards, internal recognition, and referral incentives
  • Support from EMED Foundation
  • Paid holidays, pension, Blue Light Card, uniform, Employee Assistance Programme, flu vaccinations

    • About Us :

    EMED Group, formed from the merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical, is the largest patient transport and care partner to the NHS, with over 2,500 staff across 50+ depots. We are dedicated to improving health and wellbeing through our transport services, supporting community and mental health, and medical courier services.

    We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to be representative of society and our clients, and to ensure all employees feel respected and valued.

    Please note : If you are not a passport holder of the country where the job is located, you might need a work permit. For more information, check our Blog. Do not include bank or payment details in your application. All applications should be submitted via the 'Apply now' button.

    Created on 29 / 06 / 2025 by TN United Kingdom

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