Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteer Driver

The closing date is 01 February 2026

Job summary

Join our dedicated Patient Experience and Voluntary Services Team and make a real difference in your community. We are looking for compassionate and reliable volunteer drivers to help deliver essential medication and equipment directly to patients homes, ensuring they receive the care they need when they need it.

This role is vital in supporting patients who may be unable to collect items themselves, helping improve their experience and wellbeing. You'll be a part of a friendly and supportive team committed to providing outstanding service.

You will need:

A full, clean driving license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Ability to travel across Barnsley and occasionally to other local sites.

Good communication skills and a caring attitude.

Mileage expenses will be reimbursed, and full training will be provided. If you want to give back to your community and play a key role in patient care, wed love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Volunteer Drivers play a crucial role in supporting patient discharge and continuity of care by delivering urgent medications and equipment directly to patients homes. This service helps reduce delays in discharge and supports the Trusts commitment to excellent patient experience and efficient patient flow.

A full UK driving license and safe driving skills.

Reliability in collecting and delivering items at scheduled times (typically 4pm and 6pm, Monday to Sunday)

Ability to handle confidential and sensitive items with discretion.

Willingness to adapt to changing schedules or requirements.

Calm response to unexpected situations (e.g. delays, emergencies, route changes)

Clear, polite, and professional communication with patients, carers, and staff

Commitment to upholding the Trusts values and behaviours

Presentable appearance, wearing name badge and uniform

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training

By joining our voluntary services team, you'll make a real difference to patients and their families, ensuring they receive essential care promptly and compassionately. You'll be part of a supportive team, gain valuable experience, and help improve patient wellbeing in your community. Mileage expenses are reimbursed, and training is provided.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Date posted

13 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience This is a voluntary position

Contract

Voluntary

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-Volunteer-01-26

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Volunteer Driver

Please refer to the attached Job Role Outline for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description for Volunteer Driver

Please refer to the attached Job Role Outline for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Able to drive safely, follow road laws, and maintain vehicle standards (fuel, oil, tyres, etc.)
Reliable in collecting and delivering items at scheduled times.
Handle confidential and sensitive items with discretion.
Willing to adapt to changing schedules or requirements.
Able to respond calmly to unexpected situations (e.g. delays, emergencies, route changes, etc.)
Clear, polite and professional when interacting with patients, carers, and staff.
Dedicated to upholding the Values and Behaviours of the Organisation
Familiar with, and adhere to, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work
Willing to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
Clean, smart and of a presentable appearance, wearing name badge and uniform at all times.
Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Responsive to patients from different cultures, backgrounds and religious faiths.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively with both patients/carers/members of the public and staff.
Will adhere to the principles of patient confidentiality.
Able to exercise discretion when working in sensitive situations.
Able to work under the supervision and direction from the ward nursing team and the Voluntary Services Coordinator
Expected to contact the Ward and the Voluntary Services Coordinator for any unplanned absence e.g. sickness

Qualifications

Essential

Full UK driving licence

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Skills and Attributes

Essential

Able to drive safely, follow road laws, and maintain vehicle standards (fuel, oil, tyres, etc.)
Reliable in collecting and delivering items at scheduled times.
Handle confidential and sensitive items with discretion.
Willing to adapt to changing schedules or requirements.
Able to respond calmly to unexpected situations (e.g. delays, emergencies, route changes, etc.)
Clear, polite and professional when interacting with patients, carers, and staff.
Dedicated to upholding the Values and Behaviours of the Organisation
Familiar with, and adhere to, the policies and procedures of the Trust, and their area of work
Willing to undertake training, including mandatory and role specific training, relevant to their role and ensure it is renewed as required.
Clean, smart and of a presentable appearance, wearing name badge and uniform at all times.
Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
Responsive to patients from different cultures, backgrounds and religious faiths.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively with both patients/carers/members of the public and staff.
Will adhere to the principles of patient confidentiality.
Able to exercise discretion when working in sensitive situations.
Able to work under the supervision and direction from the ward nursing team and the Voluntary Services Coordinator
Expected to contact the Ward and the Voluntary Services Coordinator for any unplanned absence e.g. sickness

Qualifications

Essential

Full UK driving licence

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.

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.