Bank Driver

Elysium Healthcare Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Driver for flexible shifts at Thornford Park. You will be responsible for safely transporting patients and staff, maintaining vehicles, and ensuring a high standard of service. The role offers an hourly rate of £12.85 plus a 12.07% holiday uplift, alongside benefits such as free meals and training. Ideal candidates should have a clean driving licence and a strong team-oriented mindset. This position also includes a paid induction period, making it a great opportunity for those looking for flexible work.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• A clean full UK driving licence is required.
• Proven track record of safe driving.
• Strong team-working abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients and staff to various locations safely.
• Maintain hospital vehicles and ensure cleanliness.
• Ensure vehicles are fuelled and records kept updated.

Skills

Safe driving

Team-working

Self-motivated

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Job description

Introduction

Are you an experienced Driver wanting to control your own rota with flexibility to work the shifts that suit you?

Whether you’re looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you’re an experienced Driver you can join our staff bank and after completing a paid two-week induction, you’ll have access to available Driving and on‑site escorting shifts at Thornford Park.

There is no minimum number of hours you’re required to work, though it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained.

Whether your experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the maintenance team with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave, plus have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and much more.

As a Bank Driver you will be:

• Driving patients and staff to a variety of different locations, ensuring that the journey is completed in a safe and timely manner, using the most efficient route.
• Driving staff and other visitors to/from the unit as required by the Line Manager. Collect and delivers consumables or assets for the Unit during periods of the day when not involved in other activities.
• Ensuring that the Hospital vehicles are cleaned regularly, maintained correctly and safely and that any damage or faults are dealt with immediately.
• Ensuring that vehicles are fuelled at all times and record‑keeping is kept up to date and available when requested.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A clean full UK driving licence.
• A track record of safe driving.
• Strong team‑working skills.
• A high level of self‑motivation and a flexible approach.
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate.

Where you will be working:

Location: Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET

You will work at Thornford Park which is a combination of medium secure and low secure units and rehabilitation flats. The service provides a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering patients in their recovery and rehabilitation.

You will work alongside the multidisciplinary to provide personalised assessment and treatment programmes for males with mental illness/ complex care needs as well as those with personality disorder. Service users may have histories of offending and/or may have failed in previous placements.

What you will get:

• Hourly rate of £12.85 (plus a 12.07% holiday allowance uplift).
• Three‑week paid induction.
• Free meals and parking.
• Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance.
• Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional).

About your next employer:

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.