Driver (part time) Northampton, England
Job description
Role: Driver – Part time
Location: Northampton General Hospital, Cliftonville
Salary: £10.42 per hour with additional payments for unsociable hours
Hours: 16 hours per week, 20:00pm – 00:00am, 00:00am – 07:30am
Enhancements / Benefits:
You will attract an additional 30% when working Monday to Friday evenings and 45% working weekends.
Generous annual leave entitlement & NHS Pension – we also honour NHS continuous service – bring your entitlement with you!
DHU Healthcare is a ‘not-for-profit’ community interest company providing a diverse range of services to the NHS frontline, including urgent and emergency care, primary care, out of hours services and NHS111. We care for patients across the West and East Midlands – a population totalling around 14 million. As a socially conscious organisation, we provide compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and offer a supportive work environment to our 2,500 DHU employees. If you would like to find out more about us, you can visit our website at Our profile :: DHU Healthcare
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for driving company vehicles within DHU Healthcare and will ensure the continuing provision of first class support of the medical services of the Company. The Driver will be part of a multi-professional/skilled team including Clinicians and Support Staff providing accessible services to the population across Northamptonshire.
The role will be based across the 4 sites across the County of Northamptonshire; however it may be necessary to undertake transport duties at any site on behalf of DHU.
A commitment to a quality service and excellence in all that DHU Healthcare undertakes are integral to the role and the development of the service.
The post holder will participate in promoting and advancing DHU Healthcare
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Accurately complete full vehicle checks at the start of every shift, immediately reporting and logging any defects, wherever possible ensuring vehicles are in an operational condition at all times i.e. bulb replacement.
- Ensure appropriately stocked clinician bags/boxes are taken on home visits and kept in accordance with the security policy.
- Maintain radio/mobile phone contact with base at all times for operational and security reasons, ensuring your destination is known at all times.
- Transport Clinicians to required destination, from information received from the Dispatch Controller (DC), in a timely, safe manner, within the law.
Full duties outlined on the job description attached, or available on request.
In return, we can offer:
Joining DHU means you will receive some great benefits. This will include access to the NHS pension scheme alongside a generous annual leave allowance that grows with your length of service or recognises your existing NHS commitment. We provide an incremental sick pay scheme and family friendly policies like maternity and paternity pay that match the NHS offer, alongside working enhancements including an additional 30 - 45% of annual salary for unsociable hours benefit (earning potential will vary on shift days / times). We will also support your health and wellbeing - with complementary Westfield Health Insurance membership which covers basic costs like your dental care, glasses, physiotherapy, chiropody and many more.
At DHU Healthcare, we are committed to fostering an environment where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and a strong sense of Belonging are not only celebrated but actively promoted. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves the right to access quality healthcare services and to be treated with respect and dignity. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging is at the heart of everything we do, from patient care to our organisational culture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
· Must hold a valid UK drivers Licence
· GCSE or equivalent (including Maths & English)
Experience
Essential
Suitable Driving Experience
At DHU Healthcare, we are committed to fostering an environment where Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and a strong sense of Belonging are not only celebrated but actively promoted. We believe that every individual, regardless of their background, deserves the right to access quality healthcare services and to be treated with respect and dignity. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging is at the heart of everything we do, from patient care to our organisational culture.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Gym membership
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Northampton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Delivery driver experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
