Driver

Job Introduction

Driver - Daventry

Elevate your career as a Driver with DHU Healthcare!

Are you a devoted Driver seeking a rewarding opportunity to continue delivering exceptional patient care at the forefront of the NHS? DHU Healthcare has a rewarding opportunity for you!

Discover job satisfaction as you begin your rewarding new career journey. Your dedication to supporting patients and positively impacting lives will make you an integral part of our unwavering commitment to delivering the highest level of service every day at DHU.

Your new colleagues will be a diverse multi-disciplinary community who, as a team, work collaboratively utilising their expertise to ensure that together we achieve collective brilliance.

Location: Danetre Community Hospital, London Road, Daventry, NN1 4DY 

Working Patterns: You will be working as a part of a 6-week rota

Working Pattern: Average over 6 weeks = 84 hours / 14 hours per week

Week 1 – Tuesday – 8pm – 11:59pm

                    Saturday – 4pm – 11:59pm

Week 2 – Thursday – 8pm – 11:59pm

                    Saturday – 4pm – 11:59pm

                    Sunday – 4pm – 11:59pm

Week 3 – Tuesday – 8pm – 11:59pm

                    Thursday – 8pm – 11:59pm

                    Sunday – 4pm – 11:59pm

Week 4 – Thursday – 8pm – 11:59pm

Week 5 – Tuesday – 8pm – 11:59pm

                    Thursday – 8pm – 11:59pm

                    Saturday – 4pm – 11:59pm

Week 6 – Thursday – 8pm – 11:59pm

                    Friday – 8pm – 11:59pm

                    Sunday – 4pm – 11:59pm

What DHU can offer you:

Competitive salary: DHU Band 2.0 (£23,615 per annum (pro rata)) 

Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

Health Cash Plan: After six months with us, you'll enjoy 24/7 GP access for you and your family. You'll also receive a free Level 1 Health Cash Plan from the Personal Group, covering dental, optical, and therapy costs to support your health and well-being whenever you need it.

Access to the DHU Hub: Offering exclusive shopping and entertainment discounts, well-being resources, a health portal, and our enhanced Employee Assistance Programme.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you! 

Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We can’t always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

What your typical day looks like: 

• 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.
• Transport Clinicians to required destinations in a timely, safe manner, within the law.
• Perform any administrative tasks supporting the transport function, as required.
• Assist with maintaining the cleanliness, general maintenance and associated paperwork of Company vehicles, whilst ensuring that vehicles are roadworthy and adhere to the insurance and legal requirements at all times

To be a successful Driver you’ll need: 

• 2 years suitable driving experience
• Ability to maintain strict levels of confidentiality
• Previous experience of working with staff in a busy service environment
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Good telephone manner
• Effective time management
• Accurate record keeping
• Ability to work under pressure

We understand that digital applications may not be suitable for everyone. If you need to apply in a way that better meets your needs, please contact us, and we will gladly provide a format that works for you. For more information about our recruitment process, click here, or reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk

At DHU Healthcare, we take pride in our diversity and foster an environment where every person feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, free from discrimination or bias. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, reflecting the rich diversity of the communities we serve. To read more about our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion pledge and see the progress we have made, please click here, or alternatively, you can reach out to our ED&I team at EDandI@DHUHealthcare.nhs.uk

We are proud to be a forces-friendly organisation and are dedicated to supporting Veterans, Service Leavers, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and military spouses/partners. We value the unique skills and contributions you bring and strive to create a workplace where you can thrive.