Job summary
Cumbria Health is seeking a reliable and professional Driver to join our Penrith team, providing essential transport
support for medical personnel delivering out-of-hours patient care. This role involves covering shifts, including evenings,
nights, weekends and bank holidays. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care by ensuring
clinicians can reach those in need safely and efficiently.
Why Work with Us? At Cumbria Health, we value our team and offer a supportive, inclusive work environment. Benefits of
working with us include:
A flexible work-life balance
Access to high-quality training and professional development opportunities.
The chance to make a real difference in your community by supporting essential healthcare services.
Closing Date: 16th January 2026
Interview date: TBC
Take the opportunity to join a dynamic team where your contributions directly enhance patient outcomes across the
region. Apply today!
WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR MOBILE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION SO WE
CAN CONTACT YOU IF NEEDED. PLEASE ALSO CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK FOLDER REGULARLY AS
EMAILS FROM US MAY OCCASIONALLY BE FILTERED THERE.
We encourage you to apply as early as possible as this job may close earlier than the advertised closing date once
enough applications have been received
Please note that we are unable to offer an Employer Sponsored Visa for this role.
Main duties of the job
To provide a professional driving service for medical personnel travelling to meet the needs of patients requiring Out Of
Hours medical attention. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team situated at one of Cumbria Health's
bases in Cumbria.
All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health Values:
Clinically focused- Everything every one of us does is for the patient
Responsive- We listen and we respond quickly in a patient focussed
way
One Team- We work together to provide a high quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with
both the local Acute and Community Trusts
High Standards- We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving
patient care
Communities- Connecting and engaging to meet local needs
Growth & Sustainability- with our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow
About us
Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.
Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.
Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be
undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are
not listed here.
1. Ensure you are fit to drive and meet all driver authorisation requirements throughout your employment. In line with the
DVLAs guidance for drivers 70 and over Cumbria Health will require any applicant who meets this criteria to undergo a
driver medical/sight test (DVLA Standard) as part of the recruitment process.
2. Read and be fully aware of the content of the Driver Handbook.
3. Maintain full responsibility for the vehicle, contents and passengers whilst on duty.
4. Ensure all technology is fully functioning and fully charged at the start of shift regularly checking the items are stored
safely, charged and updated where necessary.
5. Carry out thorough pre-shift checks, equipment checks and restock if required.
6. Assist in the set-up of the clinical rooms at the beginning of shift if required. You may also be required to check the
rooms at the end of shift and ensure Cumbria Health equipment has been returned to store.
7. Drive the doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse to home visits, meeting the needs of patients in the out-of-hours period.
8. Ensure the rules of the road are followed, utilising all available vehicle and TomTom systems, to ensure safe driving is
maintained throughout.
9. During shift answer and make calls to the control room by various communication methods, always remember the legal
position whilst driving.
10. Assist in completing patient contact forms where applicable for control and doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse in the
event of technology failure.
11. Assist the clinician as and when necessary including assisting with equipment, chaperoning (as per policy),
communications with control.
12. Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an emergency, following guidance from the clinician.
13. Monitor the prescription pad for the vehicle following the Cumbria Health Prescription guidance. You may also be
required to assist in the topping up and management of printer prescriptions following guidance.
14. Assist in the transfer, countersigning and transport of Controlled Drugs.
15. Ensure effective handover with the oncoming shift (incl. driving colleagues, clinicians and control room supervisor).
16. Carry out post-shift checks and restock if required.
17. Follow up Left Equipment when not required for visits.
18. Ensure clear and concise communications with your Team Leader are maintained through various communication
methods including where appropriate the site communications log.
19. During shift, after consultation with the control room Supervisor, travel and work across the County wherever and
whenever needed to meet the demands of the service.
20. Assist the team Leader in the day to day management and maintenance of the base.
21. Regularly log onto your Cumbria Health email account and familiarise yourself with the Cumbria Health website (in
particular the Staff Section).
22. To carry out any other reasonable duties in departments/locations as and when required, subject to training and
capabilities.
23. To adhere to all CUMBRIA HEALTH Policies and Procedures.
24. Participate and ensure own on-going development, maintaining compliance for mandatory training.
25. To maintain a high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of
information dealt with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security at all times.
26. Undertake any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be
undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are
not listed here.
1. Ensure you are fit to drive and meet all driver authorisation requirements throughout your employment. In line with the
DVLAs guidance for drivers 70 and over Cumbria Health will require any applicant who meets this criteria to undergo a
driver medical/sight test (DVLA Standard) as part of the recruitment process.
2. Read and be fully aware of the content of the Driver Handbook.
3. Maintain full responsibility for the vehicle, contents and passengers whilst on duty.
4. Ensure all technology is fully functioning and fully charged at the start of shift regularly checking the items are stored
safely, charged and updated where necessary.
5. Carry out thorough pre-shift checks, equipment checks and restock if required.
6. Assist in the set-up of the clinical rooms at the beginning of shift if required. You may also be required to check the
rooms at the end of shift and ensure Cumbria Health equipment has been returned to store.
7. Drive the doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse to home visits, meeting the needs of patients in the out-of-hours period.
8. Ensure the rules of the road are followed, utilising all available vehicle and TomTom systems, to ensure safe driving is
maintained throughout.
9. During shift answer and make calls to the control room by various communication methods, always remember the legal
position whilst driving.
10. Assist in completing patient contact forms where applicable for control and doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse in the
event of technology failure.
11. Assist the clinician as and when necessary including assisting with equipment, chaperoning (as per policy),
communications with control.
12. Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an emergency, following guidance from the clinician.
13. Monitor the prescription pad for the vehicle following the Cumbria Health Prescription guidance. You may also be
required to assist in the topping up and management of printer prescriptions following guidance.
14. Assist in the transfer, countersigning and transport of Controlled Drugs.
15. Ensure effective handover with the oncoming shift (incl. driving colleagues, clinicians and control room supervisor).
16. Carry out post-shift checks and restock if required.
17. Follow up Left Equipment when not required for visits.
18. Ensure clear and concise communications with your Team Leader are maintained through various communication
methods including where appropriate the site communications log.
19. During shift, after consultation with the control room Supervisor, travel and work across the County wherever and
whenever needed to meet the demands of the service.
20. Assist the team Leader in the day to day management and maintenance of the base.
21. Regularly log onto your Cumbria Health email account and familiarise yourself with the Cumbria Health website (in
particular the Staff Section).
22. To carry out any other reasonable duties in departments/locations as and when required, subject to training and
capabilities.
23. To adhere to all CUMBRIA HEALTH Policies and Procedures.
24. Participate and ensure own on-going development, maintaining compliance for mandatory training.
25. To maintain a high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of
information dealt with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security at all times.
26. Undertake any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full driving licence
- Maths and English grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced driving qualification
- Safe driving qualification
- Driver training qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Active/attentive listening
- Calm and confident telephone manner
- Ability to record information quickly and accurately
- Experience of following guidelines and working protocols in a professional manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence to work within a multidisciplinary team fostering positive working relationships with a variety of individuals from Cumbria Health and other agencies
- Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker when necessary
Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced and competent driver
- Experience of vehicle checks, vehicle
- management, basic knowledge of car maintenance
- Basic computer skills and the confidence to use or learn the use of new technologies
- General knowledge of the local area
Desirable
- Experience of driving automatic vehicles
- Good understanding of navigation systems (both inbuilt or
- supplementary sat navs)
- Understanding of tracking systems
- Understanding of job order systems e.g. fleet systems
Other requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence for manual vehicles
- Understanding of GDPR and importance of confidentiality
- Must be available to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and festive periods at late notice as well as planned
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full driving licence
- Maths and English grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Advanced driving qualification
- Safe driving qualification
- Driver training qualification
- ECDL or equivalent
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Active/attentive listening
- Calm and confident telephone manner
- Ability to record information quickly and accurately
- Experience of following guidelines and working protocols in a professional manner
- Excellent communication skills
- Confidence to work within a multidisciplinary team fostering positive working relationships with a variety of individuals from Cumbria Health and other agencies
- Ability to work as part of a team and as a lone worker when necessary
Knowledge
Essential
- Experienced and competent driver
- Experience of vehicle checks, vehicle
- management, basic knowledge of car maintenance
- Basic computer skills and the confidence to use or learn the use of new technologies
- General knowledge of the local area
Desirable
- Experience of driving automatic vehicles
- Good understanding of navigation systems (both inbuilt or
- supplementary sat navs)
- Understanding of tracking systems
- Understanding of job order systems e.g. fleet systems
Other requirements
Essential
- Full driving licence for manual vehicles
- Understanding of GDPR and importance of confidentiality
- Must be available to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and festive periods at late notice as well as planned
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
