About this role
Job summary As an Out-of-Hours (OOH) Driver for IC24, you will play a vital role in ensuring clinicians can safely reach patients across Sussex, day or night. Your contribution will genuinely make a difference, as you transport clinicians to patient homes, keep them equipped and ready, and provide support throughout their shifts. This is a meaningful role for those who thrive in challenging work and want to support patient care in a unique way.
Main duties of the job As an Out-of-Hours (OOH) Driver, you will transport clinicians to patient homes safely and confidently, travel across Sussex, including rural and remote areas, navigate varied environments, and support clinicians entering and leaving patient homes. You will also prepare the OOH vehicle with essential medical equipment and supplies, carry out simple vehicle checks, transport medical equipment, and support the clinician throughout their shift.
About us Integrated Care 24 (IC24) is a leading notforprofit Social Enterprise providing innovative primary care services. Supporting over 6 million patients, they deliver NHS 111, GP outofhours care, primary care, and community healthcare. Their people are passionate, dedicated, and proud to make a difference.
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The Role
Requirements: Full, clean, manual UK driving licence
Be the Person Who Helps Doctors Reach Patients in NeedAt IC24, were driven by purpose. Our teams support patients when their GP surgery is closed, delivering urgent care to those who need it most. As an Out-of-Hours (OOH) Driver, you play a vital role in ensuring our clinicians can safely reach patients across Sussex, day or night.
Every journey matters. Every shift brings new challenges. And your contribution genuinely makes a difference.
Who are we?Integrated Care 24 (IC24) is a leading notforprofit Social Enterprise providing innovative primary care services. Supporting over 6 million patients, we deliver NHS 111, GP outofhours care, primary care and community healthcare. Our people are passionate, dedicated, and proud to make a difference.
Be the Person Who Helps Doctors Reach Patients in NeedAt IC24, were driven by purpose. Our teams support patients when their GP surgery is closed, delivering urgent care to those who need it most. As an Out-of-Hours (OOH) Driver, you play a vital role in ensuring our clinicians can safely reach patients across Sussex, day or night.
Every journey matters. Every shift brings new challenges. And your contribution genuinely makes a difference.
What Youll DoDrive with Purpose Transport clinicians to patient homes safely and confidently. Travel across Sussex, including rural and remote areas. Navigate varied environments, ensuring efficient movement between visits. Support clinicians entering and leaving patient homes.Keep Our Doctors Equipped and Ready Prepare the OOH vehicle with essential medical equipment and supplies. Carry out simple vehicle checks to ensure safety and reliability. Transport medical equipment using a trolley and keep the car organised so clinicians can access items quickly. Support with moving equipment to and from storage areas.Support the Clinician Throughout the Shift Stay available to help the doctor during and between visits. Act as a chaperone during home visits when requested, supporting patient safety and providing an additional reassuring presence. Help carry equipment to and from the vehicle when needed.
Why This Role Matters
Working in outofhours care means no two shifts are the same. You may help a doctor reach a critically unwell patient, support vulnerable individuals in isolated areas, or ensure urgent equipment arrives when needed.
If you thrive in meaningful work and want to support patient care in a unique way, this role is for you.
Who Were Looking ForPeople who are:
Calm, reliable and safetyfocused Comfortable driving long distances and during unsociable hours Supportive, compassionate and patientfocused Able to work collaboratively with clinicians Motivated by helping othersIf youre enthusiastic, compassionate, and want a role that truly matters, wed love to hear from you.
Location:Sussex
What We Offer £12.25 hourly rate plus Out of Hours enhancements Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay) Inclusive wellbeing benefits Employee Assistance Programme including free 24/7 independent counselling and occupational health services Professional development opportunities Free membership to our reward and discount platform Access to Blue Light Card and other NHS Discount SchemesEmployment is subject to right-to-work checks, a satisfactory DBS, and two references.
Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory Basic DBS disclosure and three years of references.
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We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all people. We particularly encourage applications from ethnic minorities, applicants with a disability, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable workplace adjustments needed to ensure you can perform at your best during the application or interview process or if you would like an accessible version of any recruitment documents, please contact the recruitment team on [email protected].
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full, clean, manual UK driving licence
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 Integrated Care 24 Ltd
Address IC24
Sussex
BN2 6AH
Employer's website https://careers.ic24.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)