Volunteer Driver

EMED Group; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading patient transport service provider in Ipswich is seeking Volunteer Drivers to assist vulnerable patients in accessing medical appointments. This role requires a valid driving licence, a friendly demeanor, and a commitment to community service. The organization offers flexibility in scheduling and comprehensive support for volunteers. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the local community.

Benefits

50p per mile reimbursement

Comprehensive induction and training

Supportive volunteer team

Qualifications

• A valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points.
• Access to a 4 door car.
• Alignment with our organisation's values.

Responsibilities

• Drive patients to non-emergency appointments.
• Assist individuals in accessing vital hospital services.
• Coordinate with dispatch teams for seamless operations.
• Foster positive relationships within the community.

Skills

Friendly and empathetic demeanour

Basic IT skills

Job description

Overview

Join us as a 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.

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. There are no set shifts or required hours; however we do have a preference for weekend availability, although not set in stone.

You simply let us know your availability, and we’ll schedule pick-ups accordingly. It’s fully flexible and based on when you're free.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

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)

What happens after you apply

After you apply, a member of our team will contact you to go through a simple screening process to learn more about your background, discuss the role in more detail and give you an opportunity to ask questions about the role.

If it’s a good fit, we’ll invite you to a face-to-face meeting where we’ll check your car, review your documents and explain the next steps. From there, we’ll arrange your training, help you complete a DBS check and make sure you’re confident and ready to begin.

Please be aware that this role will be subject to several regulatory pre-employment checks, including references and DBS which could take 4 to 8 weeks.

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, we take responsibility and we behave with integrity.

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

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 are 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.