Volunteer Driver

Join our dedicated Patient Experience and Voluntary Services Team andmake a real difference in your community. We are looking for compassionate and reliable volunteer drivers to help deliver essential medication and equipment directly to patients homes, ensuring they receive the care they need when theyneed it.

This role is vital in supporting patients who may be unable to collect items themselves, helping improve their experience and wellbeing. You'll be apart of a friendly and supportive team committed to providing outstanding service.

You will need:

Afull, clean driving license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Abilityto travel across Barnsley and occasionally to other local sites.

Good communication skills and a caring attitude.

Mileage expenses will be reimbursed, and full training will be provided. If you want to give back to your community and play a key role inpatient care, wed love to hear from you!

Volunteer Drivers play a crucial role in supporting patient discharge and continuity ofcare by delivering urgent medications and equipment directly to patients homes. This service helps reduce delays in discharge and supports the Trusts commitment to excellent patient experience and efficient patient flow.

Afull UK driving license and safe driving skills.

Reliability in collecting and delivering items at scheduled times (typically 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Sunday)

Abilityto handle confidential and sensitive items with discretion.

Willingness to adapt to changing schedules or requirements.

Calm response to unexpected situations (e.g. delays, emergencies, route changes)

Clear,polite, and professional communication with patients, carers, and staff

Commitment to upholding the Trusts values and behaviours

Presentable appearance, wearing name badge and uniform

Abilityto work both independently and as part of a team

Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training

By joining our voluntary services team, you'll make a real difference to patients andtheir families, ensuring they receive essential care promptly and compassionately. You'll be part of a supportive team, gain valuable experience,and help improve patient wellbeing in your community. Mileage expenses are reimbursed, and training is provided.

Wereserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated

Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be thebest Place to Work

We scored bestin the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make toeach other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proudofthe commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable futureand our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has neverbeen a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a wecan do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health& care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advertto check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are nolonger eligible for sponsorship

Thecost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will onlybe met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Job Description for Volunteer Driver

Please refer to the attached

Job Role Outline for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to thevalues-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

• Able to drive safely, follow road laws, and maintain vehicle standards (fuel, oil, tyres, etc.)
• Reliable in collecting and delivering items at scheduled times.
• Handle confidential and sensitive items with discretion.
• Willing to adapt to changing schedules or requirements.
• Able to respond calmly to unexpected situations (e.g. delays, emergencies, route changes, etc.)
• Clear, polite and professional when interacting with patients, carers, and staff.
• Dedicated to upholding the Values and Behaviours of the Organisation
• Familiar with, and adhere to, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work
• Willing to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
• Clean, smart and of a presentable appearance, wearing name badge and uniform at all times.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Responsive to patients from different cultures, backgrounds and religious faiths.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively…