Part-Time Patient Transport Driver: Flexible Shifts

Health Transportation Group UK Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Sick pay after 12 months

Employee assistance programme

Increased holiday allowance

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Training and uniform provided

Career development

Engaging workplace culture

Job summary

Health Transportation Group UK Ltd is seeking dedicated Patient Transport Drivers for a part-time role in Bournemouth. You will deliver safe, compassionate transport to vulnerable patients, performing vehicle checks and patient assistance during journeys.

The role requires flexibility across early mornings, evenings, late shifts, and nights, with a rotating pattern. Training is provided and benefits include sick pay and pension.

Qualifications

• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Willingness to complete HTG-UK’s mandatory training.
• Experience in a customer facing role, preferably within the care industry.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to show empathy, patience, and compassion towards patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Good physical fitness to safely assist with moving and handling patients and equipment.
• Ability to follow procedures and health & safety guidelines.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and handle challenging situations professionally.
• Basic problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Good timekeeping and reliability.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and respect confidentiality.
• Basic IT skills or familiarity with electronic record-keeping systems.
• Commitment to HTG-UK’s values, including respect, care, diversity, social value, environmental responsibility, and growth.

Responsibilities

• Patient Transport & Care - Safely drive patients to and from healthcare appointments while providing reassurance, support, and compassionate care throughout their journey.
• Assisting with Mobility - Helping patients with mobility needs, including safe lifting, use of specialist equipment, and transferring patients to and from vehicles or their homes.
• Communication & Compassion - Communicating clearly and kindly with patients, families, and healthcare staff, maintaining dignity, respect, and patient confidentiality at all times.
• Vehicle Checks & Basic Administration - Carrying out daily vehicle checks, keeping all equipment clean and ready in line with Infection Prevention and Control procedures, and ensuring that any incidents and/or journey details are accurately recorded as required.

Skills

Full UK manual driving licence

Customer facing

Teamwork

Good communication

Empathy & patience

Physical fitness

Follow procedures

Health & safety awareness

Problem solving

Timekeeping

Confidentiality

Basic IT literacy

HTG-UK values

Job description

Health Transportation Group UK Ltd is seeking dedicated Patient Transport Drivers for a part-time role in Bournemouth. You will deliver safe, compassionate transport to vulnerable patients, performing vehicle checks and patient assistance during journeys.

The role requires flexibility across early mornings, evenings, late shifts, and nights, with a rotating pattern. Training is provided and benefits include sick pay and pension.