Job summary
The Band 3 Driver will support the delivery of mobile dental services to people experiencing homelessness across multiple outreach sites in Southeast London. The post-holder will be responsible for safely driving, positioning, and maintaining the mobile dental van, assisting the clinical team with operational set-up, and helping ensure a welcoming, accessible service for vulnerable individuals. The role combines driving, basic equipment support, and practical assistance to enable high-quality dental care in community settings. It is a full time post Monday - Friday.
Main duties of the job
- Safely drive the mobile dental van to multiple outreach sites daily.
- Park, manoeuvre, and position the vehicle appropriately and safely at each site.
- Return and park the van securely at King's College Hospital Business Park at the end of shifts.
- Transport the vehicle to maintenance appointments as required.
- Carry out daily and weekly vehicle checks, including fuel levels, tyres, lights, and operational systems.
- Conduct routine maintenance tasks and small-scale fixes (e.g., replacing bulbs, topping up fluids, monitoring tyre pressure).
Report faults, defects, or safety concerns promptly to line management and maintenance teams
- Set up the mobile dental van at each outreach location, ensuring it is clean, safe, functional, and ready for clinical use.
- Carry out end-of-day close-down procedures, including cleaning, waste disposal, and securing equipment.
Assist the dental team in transporting items safely between the mobile van and community sites, ensuring equipment is handled appropriately
About us
The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.
We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.
King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide general non-clinical assistance during clinics, including managing patient flow, organising equipment, and helping with operational tasks.
- Support infection control processes, including cleaning surfaces, maintaining stock, and adhering to service procedures.
- Assist with lifting, carrying, and moving equipment in compliance with manual handling guidance.
- Maintain positive working relationships with outreach centre staff, homelessness organisations, and other partner agencies.
- Represent Community Dentistry professionally and respectfully at all service locations.
- Support patients who may have complex social or health needs by providing a calm, welcoming, and non-judgmental approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide general non-clinical assistance during clinics, including managing patient flow, organising equipment, and helping with operational tasks.
- Support infection control processes, including cleaning surfaces, maintaining stock, and adhering to service procedures.
- Assist with lifting, carrying, and moving equipment in compliance with manual handling guidance.
- Maintain positive working relationships with outreach centre staff, homelessness organisations, and other partner agencies.
- Represent Community Dentistry professionally and respectfully at all service locations.
- Support patients who may have complex social or health needs by providing a calm, welcoming, and non-judgmental approach.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- UK Valid Driving Licence
- D1 category or experience driving large vehicles
Desirable
- Experience working with public
- Experience driving large vehicles, cans or transport for community services
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience driving large vehicles, vans or transport for community services
Desirable
- Experience completing basic maintenance tasks and daily operational checks
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- UK Valid Driving Licence
- D1 category or experience driving large vehicles
Desirable
- Experience working with public
- Experience driving large vehicles, cans or transport for community services
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience driving large vehicles, vans or transport for community services
Desirable
- Experience completing basic maintenance tasks and daily operational checks
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Denmark Hill
London
SE5 9RS
Employer's website
https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
