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Job Introduction
Driver
Location: Hinckley: LE10 3DA, Loughborough: LE115JY, Oakham: LE156NT, Leicester: LE38RN
Salary: DHU Band 2.0 - £21,394 - £22,383
Full Time or Part Time: Bank
Main duties of the job
Join DHU Healthcare as a DHU Driver & Elevate your Career!
Are you a reliable and skilled driver looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry? DHU Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Transport Driver to join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth transportation of patients and medical supplies.
Overview of your organisation
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.
A day in the life of a Driver with DHU will involve:
- Transport Clinicians to and from home visits.
- Use an in-car computer system and communication system to communicate with the main base and keep up to date with visit requests.
- Assist in journey scheduling as necessary and plan the order of visits to ensure they comply with National Quality Requirements and the priority assigned by the Clinician.
- Ensure vehicles correctly and adequately stocked before going on home visits.
To be a successful Driver you’ll need:
- Have held a valid UK Driving License for at least 2 years
- Pass an initial Driver medical & assessment
- Be able to work under pressure
- Have strong Communication Skills
- Ideally have previous professional driving experience
- Ideally have experience with a previous Health Care/Public Services role
- Consent to an annual driving assessment
In return for your commitment, you’ll receive:
- NHS pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Privet medical insurance through Westfield Health
- Generous annual leave entitlement, plus guaranteed Birthday Day off
At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.
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