About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced Driver wanting to control your own rota with flexibility to work the shifts that suit you? Whether youre looking for extra shift to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle if youre an experienced Driver you can join our staff bank and after completing a paid two-week induction. There is no minimum number of hours youre required to work, though it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Whether your experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the maintenance team with an hourly rate that and have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and much more. As a Bank Driver you will be: Driving patients and staff within Leek or other parts of England/Wales ensuring that the journey is completed in a safe and timely manner, using the most efficient route. Driving staff and other visitors to/from by planning the journey in advance. Ensu
Main duties of the job This role is for a Bank Driver at Elysium Healthcare, where you can enjoy the flexibility to control your own rota and work shifts that suit you. You can opt for additional shifts to boost your income or maintain a workload that fits around your lifestyle. After completing a paid two-week induction, you have the choice to work as frequently as desired, with no mandatory minimum hours, although frequent work is recommended to retain induction knowledge and service familiarity. Whether your experience is within the NHS or the private sector, joining the maintenance team offers an hourly rate alongside benefits such as free meals, parking, and more. As a Bank Driver, your responsibilities include driving patients and staff within Leek or other areas of England/Wales, ensuring all journeys are safe and punctual, planning staff and visitor transport, maintaining cleanliness and safety of hospital vehicles, and being prepared for emergency journeys. The role requires a clean UK driving licence, a safe driving
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent organization employing over 8,000 professionals and is distinguished by a unique approach to care delivery. Operating a network of more than 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium focuses on a broad spectrum of needs, including Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. This provides vast opportunities for career growth and movement within the organization. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity with presence across 10 countries employing over 86,000 people worldwide, Elysium Healthcare benefits from a broad international network. The organization is committed to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, actively endorsing inclusive and accessible recruitment for all its appointments. Staff are expected to prioritize the promotion and safeguarding of service user welfare, and all candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive DBS disclosure process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Driver wanting to control your own rota with flexibility to work the shifts that suit you?
Whether you’re looking for extra shift to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle if you’re an experienced Driver you can join our staff bank and after completing a paid two-week induction.
There is no minimum number of hours you’re required to work, though it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained.
Whether your experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the maintenance team with an hourly rate that and have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and much more.
As a Bank Driver you will be:
Driving patients and staff within Leek or other parts of England/Wales ensuring that the journey is completed in a safe and timely manner, using the most efficient route. Driving staff and other visitors to/from by planning the journey in advance. Ensuring that the Hospital vehicles are cleaned regularly, maintained correctly and safely and that any damage or faults are dealt with immediately. Ensuring that vehicles are always fuelled and record-keeping is kept up to date and available when requested you will be spontaneous as you will be required to do some short notice emergency journey, but we would check with you first to see if you could do the journey. To be successful in this role, you will have:
A clean full UK driving licence A track record of safe driving Strong team-working skills A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate Where you will be working:
Location: Ballington Gardens, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5LW
Site info:
You will be working at Ballington House, a 13 bedded Mental Health rehabilitation hospital that provides services for women with complex Mental Health needs.
The environment at Ballington House offers a pathway from admission to discharge which incorporates three phases: the assessment phase (accepting help), the rehabilitation phase (believing, trying and learning) and the community phase-out (self-reliance).
The patients journey generally begins on the ground floor and as they move through each phase of their pathway they proceed to the second floor and then the two bedroomed apartment on the second floor.
You will work alongside an experienced multi-disciplinary team consisting of a consultant psychiatrist, clinical psychologist and assistants, an occupational therapist and assistants, nurses, and support workers.
What you will get:
Hourly rate of £13.11 (including holiday allowance uplift) Two-week paid induction Free meals and parking Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability. Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. Pension contribution to secure your future (Optional) About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A clean full UK driving licence, a track record of safe driving, strong team-working skills, high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach, positive attitude, and being naturally caring and compassionate.
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 Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Leek
ST13 5LW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)