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East of England Ambulance Service
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Bedford, United Kingdom
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Job Reference:
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Posted:
26.04.2025
Expiry Date:
10.06.2025
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Job Description:
Great healthcare requires great people. That’s why we are doing everything we can to recruit committed, skilled people – and to make sure we support our new and existing employees, so they choose to stay with us.
#WeAreEEAST
We encourage you to ensure that your application relates to the Person Specification (provided as part of the Job Description or as a separate attachment).
Please visit our recruitment support page for advice on completing your application.
Job overview
Volunteer Car Drivers required. Do you have spare time and want to make a difference? Are you prepared to support EEAST and deliver high standards for our patients? If so, please apply now!
The role involves collecting patients from their homes, ensuring they have their appointment cards, medications, and home secured, then assisting them safely into your vehicle. Patients are able-bodied individuals capable of entering the vehicle with minimal assistance.
You must have a valid, full driving license with no more than three penalty points, and your own vehicle with at least four seats, four doors, and seat belts in front and rear.
The Trust will reimburse mileage at rates compliant with HM Revenue and Customs guidelines, as of September 2023: 45p per mile up to 10,000 miles, then 25p per mile above 10,000 miles, plus a passenger allowance of 5p per passenger per mile.
Main duties of the job
* Safe transfer of patients to and from their home/hospital appointments
* Always treat patients, colleagues, and staff with dignity, respect, and courtesy
* Maintain high standards of patient safety and care, punctuality, and professionalism
* Be honest, reliable, and respectful of patient and staff confidentiality
Working for our organisation
We deliver patient transport services across Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, North, and West Essex.
Our vision is underpinned by four goals:
* Be an exceptional place to work, volunteer, and learn
* Provide outstanding quality of care and performance
* Be excellent collaborators and innovators
* Be environmentally and financially sustainable
We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive environment free from discrimination.
The Trust will reimburse mileage as per HM Revenue and Customs rates: 45p per mile up to 10,000 miles, then 25p per mile above 10,000 miles, with a 5p per passenger per mile allowance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a volunteer driver, you will work to deliver high standards, maintain personal hygiene, keep your vehicle clean, and adhere to infection control guidelines. Smoking or vaping in the vehicle is prohibited.
Please read the attached Role Description for full details.
Person specification
Driving Licence
* Full UK driving licence (max of 3 penalty points)
Knowledge
* Knowledge of geographic areas
Skills
References from current and previous employers will be sought covering at least 3 years of employment. All appointments require a clean disciplinary record.
We operate a No Smoking Policy throughout the Trust.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
If you have a disability and meet minimum criteria, you are eligible for an automatic interview under our 'Positive about Disabled People' scheme.
We encourage applications from all backgrounds to reflect the diversity of our communities.
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