Volunteer Car Driver

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the NHS as a Volunteer Car Driver in Peterborough, providing essential transportation for vulnerable patients to medical appointments. No prior experience is necessary; just bring your caring attitude and a reliable car. Enjoy the flexibility of volunteering while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Reimbursement at 50p per mile for approved expenses

Qualifications

• Valid driving license with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Access to a 4-door (minimum) car.
• Friendly and empathetic demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams for seamless operations.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Basic IT skills

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteer Car Driver to join our team based in Peterborough.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? 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.

Main duties of the job

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments
• 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

About us

The exciting merger of ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical has enabled us to rebrand; 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 3,000 colleagues across 60 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing transport services that improve health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, mental health, and medical courier services.

EMED Group is committed to providing equal opportunities and strives to create an inclusive and safe working culture for all.

Our Values

Collaborative: We work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of our patients, passengers, colleagues, customers, communities, and the planet.

Agile: We listen, learn, and adapt to improve the business, each other, and ourselves.

Reliable: We do what we say we will do, take responsibility, and behave with integrity.

Empowered: We are confident and committed to taking responsibility to deliver the highest quality service.

Job responsibilities

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments
• 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

Person Specification

Experience

• Valid driving license with no more than 6 penalty points
• Access to a 4-door (minimum) car
• A friendly and empathetic demeanor
• Alignment with our organization’s values
• Basic IT skills (such as using a smartphone)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for any criminal convictions.

Depending on experience, reimbursement is available at 50p per mile for approved expenses.