NHS

Volunteer Car Driver


PayCompetitive
LocationLydney/England
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: E0473-25-0004?language=en&page=1007&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteer Car Drivers to join our team based in Keynsham.

      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

      We have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteer Car Drivers to join our team based in Keynsham.

      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.

      Other duties include:

      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

      Enjoy the autonomy of volunteering independently while knowing you have the backing of a supportive team

      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 organization's values

      Basic IT skills (like the use of smartphone)

      About us

      What benefits can you expect?

      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

      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.

      Details

      Date posted

      12 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience 50p per mile with reimbursement for approved expenses

      Contract

      Voluntary

      Working pattern

      Flexible working

      Reference number

      E0473-25-0004

      Job locations

      Ashmead Business Centre

      1 Rosevale

      Parkend Road

      Lydney

      Gloucestershire

      GL15 4PA


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      We have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteer Car Drivers to join our team based in Keynsham.

      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.

      What benefits can you expect?

      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

      Other duties include:

      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

      Enjoy the autonomy of volunteering independently while knowing you have the backing of a supportive team

      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 organization's values

      Basic IT skills (like the use of smartphone)

      Please note that this role will be subject to several regulatory pre-employment checks, and you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history should you be invited to an interview. Your HMRC record, available to download from the Government Gateway may help you in preparing this information when required.

      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.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      We have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteer Car Drivers to join our team based in Keynsham.

      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.

      What benefits can you expect?

      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

      Other duties include:

      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

      Enjoy the autonomy of volunteering independently while knowing you have the backing of a supportive team

      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 organization's values

      Basic IT skills (like the use of smartphone)

      Please note that this role will be subject to several regulatory pre-employment checks, and you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history should you be invited to an interview. Your HMRC record, available to download from the Government Gateway may help you in preparing this information when required.

      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.

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • 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 organization's values
      • Basic IT skills (like the use of smartphone)
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • 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 organization's values
      • Basic IT skills (like the use of smartphone)

      Disclosure and 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.

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Emed Group

      Address

      Ashmead Business Centre

      1 Rosevale

      Parkend Road

      Lydney

      Gloucestershire

      GL15 4PA


      Employer's website

      https://www.emedgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Emed Group

      Address

      Ashmead Business Centre

      1 Rosevale

      Parkend Road

      Lydney

      Gloucestershire

      GL15 4PA


      Employer's website

      https://www.emedgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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