About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has become available for a Volunteer Driver to transport patients to/from groups and appointments and their home address.
The volunteer is required to work within the list of tasks identified as follows:
- Provide transport for people wishing to get to appointments and groups.
- Offer reassurance and engage in conversation as appropriate during the journeys
- Report any concerns to the Supervisor / Service Manager.
Please note: Mileage and out of pocket expenses will be covered, proof of a clean driving licence, insurance and MOT is essential for this role.
Main duties of the job
- Able to follow instructions
- Tidy and methodical
- To be punctual and reliable
- Interest in working with people with varying medical conditions.
- Ability to communicate with a range of people with diverse needs
- To adhere to the dress code for the area in which they volunteer. To aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors you must wear your ID badge at all times.
- Be able to work as a member of a team.
- To behave professionally and treat others with dignity and respect at all times and adhere to the principles of the Trusts Equality and Diversity Policy.
About us
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH) employ around 4000 talented colleagues who are very much appreciated, valued, and respected.
We have a wide portfolio which includes mental health, physical health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services.
We are passionate about enhancing the quality of our service and we work hard to attract and select the right colleagues for our organisation. Our goal is to employ those who share our passion for providing first class care while remaining committed to our vision and values. Please view our Strategy using the link below:
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/documents/clinical-and-organisational-strategy-2023-to-2028/
To find out more about working for RDaSH and the fantastic benefits we offer visit our website:
https://workwithrdash.co.uk/
We are committed to inclusive cultures and really value people in our organisation, view our Allyship video on YouTube to find out more:
https://youtu.be/WMJSkLoTk4Q
The main terms and conditions of service can be found here:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/publications/tchandbook
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached job description and person specification to view the full details about the role.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if there are a high amount of applications
Person Specification
Essential
- Good listening skills with a warm, friendly and professional approach
- Clean driving licence
- Able to follow instructions
- Tidy and methodical
- To be punctual and reliable
- Interest in working with people with varying medical conditions
- Ability to communicate with a range of people with diverse needs
- To adhere to the dress code for the area in which they volunteer. To aid recognition by staff, patients, service users and visitors you must wear your ID badge at all times.
- To evidence appropriate car insurance and MOT documents
- Availability to volunteer on either Tuesday morning, Wednesday afternoon or Thursday morning.
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
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Address
St John's Hospice
Weston Road
Doncaster
DN4 8JS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.rdash.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)