Volunteer Car Driver

NHS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Hereford seeks Volunteer Car Drivers for its Patient Transport Service. You will ensure safe transportation for vulnerable patients to non-emergency medical appointments. Ideal candidates must have a valid driving license, access to a suitable car, and a caring attitude. This role offers £50 per mile reimbursement, training, and the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community.

Benefits

Training and induction

Opportunity to connect with new people

Qualifications

• Access to a 4-door car (minimum).
• Ability to support patients on their journeys.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Offer reassurance and support to patients during their journeys.

Skills

Valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points

Basic IT skills including smartphone use

Job description

Job Overview

Volunteer Car Drivers are needed to join our Patient Transport Service based in Hereford. As a volunteer, you’ll provide safe and reliable transportation for vulnerable patients to non‑emergency medical appointments, supporting the NHS and giving back to the local community.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients to non‑emergency appointments.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams to ensure seamless operations.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.
• Offer reassurance and support to patients during their journeys.
• Maintain a friendly and empathetic demeanour.

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Access to a 4‑door car (minimum).
• Basic IT skills, including smartphone use.
• Alignment with the organisation’s values of collaboration, agility, reliability and empowerment.

Benefits

£50 per mile with reimbursement for approved expenses. Opportunity to make a tangible difference, comprehensive induction and training, ongoing support, and the chance to connect with new people.

About Us

EMED Group is the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS, with over 3000 colleagues across 60 depots. We rebranded from ERS Medical and E‑Zec Medical and continue to develop transport services that improve health and wellbeing in local communities.

Person Specification

The role requires a caring attitude, a reliable car, and the ability to support patients on their journeys.

Values

• Collaborative: We work as one team with a shared purpose.
• Agile: We listen, learn and adapt to improve the business.
• Reliable: We do what we say we will do and behave with integrity.
• Empowered: We are committed to delivering the highest quality service.

Equality and Inclusion

EMED Group is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. All candidates are evaluated fairly and respected for their individuality.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure the safety of patients.