Overview
We have a fantastic opportunity for Volunteer Car Drivers to join our team in Shrewsbury. You will be part of our Patient Transport Service, helping vulnerable patients access essential medical appointments on time and with comfort. No prior experience is necessary—just a caring attitude, a 4- or 5-door car, and some spare time. The role involves providing safe and reliable transportation and offering reassurance during a challenging time in patients’ lives.
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
Benefits
* 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
Qualifications
* 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 a smartphone)
Notes
Note: This role is subject to regulatory pre-employment checks, and you may 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.
Our Values
* Collaborative – we work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of 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, and as EMED Group we are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with around 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 equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and to promoting dignity and respect for all employees, patients, service users and clients. We aim to be representative of all sections of society and to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.
Location
Shrewsbury, England, United Kingdom
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