Volunteer Car Driver - Mansfield

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Volunteer Car Drivers to join our team based in Nottingham.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? Join us as a Patient Transport Volunteer Driver and become a vital part of our Patient Transport Service in your local area. Your commitment will ensure that vulnerable patients can access essential medical appointments on time with ease and comfort.

Our volunteer team is a diverse blend of individuals united by a shared desire to make a positive difference in their communities.

As a volunteer, you'll be the friendly face that patients rely on during their journey to appointments. Your role is simple yet profoundly impactful: providing safe and reliable transportation, while offering reassurance and support during a challenging time in their lives.

No prior experience is necessary - just bring your caring attitude, a 4-5 door car, and some spare time. Whether you're available from the crack of dawn or prefer flexible hours that fit around your schedule, every contribution counts.

By volunteering, you will experience the fulfilment of giving back to your community and supporting the NHS. Join our growing team of compassionate volunteers who are dedicated to enhancing patient care and making a real difference in people's lives.

What benefits can you expect?

· 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

Other duties include:

· 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

Please note that this role will be subject to several regulatory pre-employment checks, and you will 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 in preparing this information when required.

Our Values

Collaborative – we work as one team with a shared purpose to meet the needs of our 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, therefore as a combined business we are now known as EMED Group. We are the largest Patient Transport and Care Partner to the NHS with more than 3000 colleagues across 60 depots. Our ambition is to continue developing transport services that improve the health and wellbeing for people across our local communities by providing transport that supports patient care, community support, secure mental health and medical courier services.

EMED Group are committed to providing equal opportunities and we endeavour to provide an inclusive and safe working culture for all.

What skills do I need?

What we're looking for:

· 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 smartphone)

When do I need to be available?

Where does this role take place?