Volunteer Car Driver

NHS; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health service is seeking a Volunteer Car Driver in Hailsham. You will provide essential transportation for vulnerable patients to medical appointments while being part of a supportive volunteer team. No experience required; just a caring attitude, access to a suitable car, and flexibility. This is a great opportunity to make a difference in the community while enjoying reimbursement for mileage.

Benefits

50p per mile reimbursement

Induction and training support

Opportunity to connect with new people

Qualifications

• Valid driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Willingness to undergo regulatory pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments.
• Assist individuals in accessing vital hospital services.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams for seamless operations.

Skills

Friendly and empathetic demeanor

Basic IT skills (smartphone usage)

Tools

4-5 door car

Job description

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Job Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteer Car Driver to join our team based in Hailsham. Join us as a Patient Transport Volunteer Driver and become a vital part of our Patient Transport Service in your local area. Your commitment will ensure that vulnerable patients can access essential medical appointments on time with ease and comfort.

Our volunteer team is a diverse blend of individuals united by a shared desire to make a positive difference in their communities. As a volunteer, you'll be the friendly face that patients rely on during their journey to appointments. Your role is simple yet profoundly impactful: providing safe and reliable transportation, while offering reassurance and support during a challenging time in their lives.

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your caring attitude, a 4—5 door car, and some spare time. Whether you're available from the crack of dawn or prefer flexible hours that fit around your schedule, every contribution counts.

By volunteering, you will experience the fulfilment of giving back to your community and supporting the NHS. Join our growing team of compassionate volunteers who are dedicated to enhancing patient care and making a real difference in people's lives.

Job Responsibilities

Other duties include:

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments


• Assist individuals in accessing vital hospital services


• Coordinate with our dispatch teams for seamless operations


• Foster positive relationships within the community


• Enjoy the autonomy of volunteering independently while knowing you have the backing of a supportive team

Benefits

• 50p per mile with reimbursement for approved expenses


• The chance to make a tangible difference in your local community


• Be a part of our excellent EMED Volunteer Team


• Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support


• Opportunities to connect with new people

What We're Looking For

• A valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points


• A friendly and empathetic demeanour


• Access to a 4 door (minimum) car


• Alignment with our organisation’s values


• Basic IT skills (like the use of a smartphone)

Please note that this role will be subject to several regulatory pre-employment checks, and you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history should you be invited to an interview. Your HMRC record, available to download from the Government Gateway, may help you in preparing this information when required.

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.

Employer Details

EMED Group

Unit G1 Swallow Enterprise Park

Diamond Drive

Hailsham

East Sussex

BN27 4EL

Website: https://www.emedgroup.co.uk/

About Us

The exciting merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical has enabled us to rebrand, therefore as a combined business we are now known as EMED Group. We are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with more than 3000 colleagues across 60 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing transport services that improve the health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services.

EMED Group is committed to providing services for our patients, service users, clients, and community and is supported by employees with an increasing variety of backgrounds. To do this effectively it is essential that we promote equality and embrace diversity and inclusion and treat all of our employees, patients, service users and clients with dignity and respect.

EMED Group is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, with our aim being to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected, valued and able to give their best.

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