Good computer skills and a typing qualification could be useful to get into this job, for example:
- Level 2 Award in Touch Typing
- Level 2 ECDL Award in IT User Skills
Entry requirements
There are no set entry requirements for this route.
Patient transport service controllers arrange transport to take frail or vulnerable people to and from medical appointments.
£18,005 Starter
to£24,157 Experienced
40 to 42 a week
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
Good computer skills and a typing qualification could be useful to get into this job, for example:
There are no set entry requirements for this route.
You could get into this job by doing an intermediate apprenticeship in customer service.
You'll usually need:
Paid or unpaid experience of working in healthcare would be useful. You could contact the voluntary services co-ordinator or manager at your local NHS trust for advice about opportunities.
You could apply directly to work as a patient transport service controller.
Each employer sets their own entry requirements, though it may help your application if you have:
Some understanding of medical terms and the ability to speak a community language could be useful.
You can find out more about working as a patient transport service controller from Health Careers and your local ambulance trust.
You'll need:
You'll need to:
As part of your day-to-day duties, you could:
You could work in an office.
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