Volunteer Driver

Haringey GP Federation; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is seeking compassionate volunteer drivers in Barnsley to deliver medications and equipment directly to patients' homes. This role is vital in improving patient experiences and well-being, offering full training and mileage reimbursement. Ideal candidates should possess a full UK driving license and a reliable vehicle. This position supports the community and enhances patient care, emphasizing communication and teamwork in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Able to maintain vehicle standards (fuel, oil, tyres).
• Clean, smart, and presentable appearance.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver urgent medications and equipment to patients' homes.
• Support patient discharge and continuity of care.
• Collect and deliver items at scheduled times.

Skills

Driving safely

Reliability

Discretion in handling sensitive items

Adaptability to changing schedules

Calm response to unexpected situations

Professional communication

Teamwork

Responding to diverse patients

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Join our dedicated Patient Experience and Voluntary Services Team andmake a real difference in your community. We are looking for compassionate andreliable volunteer drivers to help deliver essential medication and equipmentdirectly to patients homes, ensuring they receive the care they need when theyneed it.

This role is vital in supporting patients who may be unable to collectitems themselves, helping improve their experience and wellbeing. You'll be apart of a friendly and supportive team committed to providing outstandingservice.

You will need:

Afull, clean driving license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Abilityto travel across Barnsley and occasionally to other local sites.

Goodcommunication skills and a caring attitude.

Mileage expenses will be reimbursed, and full training will beprovided. If you want to give back to your community and play a key role inpatient care, wed love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

VolunteerDrivers play a crucial role in supporting patient discharge and continuityofcare by delivering urgent medications and equipment directly to patientshomes. This service helps reduce delays in discharge and supports the Trustscommitment to excellent patient experience and efficient patient flow.

Afull UK driving license and safe driving skills.

Reliabilityin collecting and delivering items at scheduled times (typically 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Sunday)

Abilityto handle confidential and sensitive items with discretion.

Willingnessto adapt to changing schedules or requirements.

Calmresponse to unexpected situations (e.g. delays, emergencies, route changes)

Clear,polite, and professional communication with patients, carers, and staff

Commitmentto upholding the Trusts values and behaviours

Presentableappearance, wearing name badge and uniform

Abilityto work both independently and as part of a team

Willingnessto undertake mandatory and role-specific training

By joiningour voluntary services team, you'll make a real difference to patients andtheir families, ensuring they receive essential care promptly andcompassionately. You'll be part of a supportive team, gain valuable experience,and help improve patient wellbeing in your community. Mileage expenses arereimbursed, and training is provided.

About us

Wereserve the right to close positions early

BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently ratedGood by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progressin the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionateleadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust alsoscored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud ofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

BarnsleyHospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants

Forindividuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Volunteer Driver

Please refer to the attachedJob Role Outline for full details of the role andresponsibilities.

SupportingDocuments

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

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Skills and Attributes

• Able to drive safely, follow road laws, and maintain vehicle standards (fuel, oil, tyres, etc.)
• Reliable in collecting and delivering items at scheduled times.
• Handle confidential and sensitive items with discretion.
• Willing to adapt to changing schedules or requirements.
• Able to respond calmly to unexpected situations (e.g. delays, emergencies, route changes, etc.)
• Clear, polite and professional when interacting with patients, carers, and staff.
• Dedicated to upholding the Values and Behaviours of the Organisation
• Familiar with, and adhere to, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work
• Willing to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
• Clean, smart and of a presentable appearance, wearing name badge and uniform at all times.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Responsive to patients from different cultures, backgrounds and religious faiths.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively with both patients/carers/members of the public and staff.
• Will adhere to the principles of patient confidentiality.
• Able to exercise discretion when working in sensitive situations.
• Able to work under the supervision and direction from the ward nursing team and the Voluntary Services Coordinator
• Expected to contact the Ward and the Voluntary Services Coordinator for any unplanned absence e.g. sickness

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence

Trust Values

• In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
• In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.

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.

Depending on experienceThis is a voluntary position