Driving Instructors

My Four Wheels; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare driving service in the UK seeks an experienced Driver to transport patients and staff. This flexible role allows you to tailor your shifts while ensuring a safe and timely conveyance to various locations. Applicants need a clean UK driving licence and a proven safe driving history. Compensation is £12.85 per hour, including a holiday uplift, along with benefits like free meals and parking. Join our dedicated team and contribute to patient recovery and rehabilitation.

Benefits

Hourly rate of £12.85

Three-week paid induction

Free meals

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Optional pension contribution

Qualifications

• Must hold a clean full UK driving licence.
• Proven safe driving history is required.
• Ability to work within a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients and staff safely and efficiently.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of hospital vehicles.
• Record keeping for vehicle maintenance and fuel usage.

Skills

Clean full UK driving licence

Safe driving track record

Strong team-working skills

Self-motivation

Flexible approach

Caring and compassionate attitude

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Driver

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 deliver 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Location

Thornford Park, Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ET – 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.

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 Healthcare 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.