At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive patients to appointments and provide support during their journey.
- Company: Join EMED Group, a leading Patient Transport service with a community focus.
- Benefits: Get reimbursed for mileage and make a real difference in your community.
- Other info: Enjoy comprehensive training and ongoing support while connecting with new people.
- Why this job: Be the friendly face that helps vulnerable patients access essential medical care.
- Qualifications: Valid driving licence, empathetic attitude, and access to a 4-door car.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteer Car Driver to join our team based in Burgess Hill. 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.
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
- Enjoy the autonomy of volunteering independently while knowing you have the backing of a supportive team
- 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 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 prepare this information when required.
Benefits- 55p per mile with reimbursement for approved expenses
- The chance to make a tangible difference in your local community
- Be a part of our EMED Volunteer Team
- Comprehensive induction, training, and ongoing support
- Opportunities to connect with new people
EMED Group is the rebranded result of the merger between ERS Medical and E-Zec Medical. We are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with circa 4,000 colleagues across 60 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing patient care transport services that improve health and wellbeing by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services. EMED Group is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and to treating all employees, patients, service users and clients with dignity and respect.
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.
