Volunteer Car Driver - Banbury

Emed Group; Nethercote; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading patient transport service provider in the UK seeks a Volunteer Car Driver. This role involves providing safe transportation for vulnerable patients to their medical appointments, ensuring they receive the care they need. No prior experience is necessary, and a valid driving license along with a 4-door car is required. Volunteers will enjoy flexible hours and reimbursement for mileage, while contributing to a vital community service.

Benefits

50p per mile reimbursement

Comprehensive induction and training

Opportunity to impact the community

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Friendly and empathetic demeanour.
• Access to a 4-door car.
• Alignment with organisation’s values.
• Basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams.
• Foster positive community relationships.
• Volunteering independently with support.

Skills

Empathy

Basic IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Volunteer Car Driver – Banbury

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., use of a smartphone).

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.

About the Company

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.

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, we take responsibility and we behave with integrity.
• Empowered – we are confident and committed to taking responsibility to deliver the highest quality service.

Diversity & Inclusion

EMED Group is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim 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.

Disclosure & 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.