Practice Plus Group

Overnight Driver - Newton Abbott

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is a trusted provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care beyond standard clinic hours. We believe in supporting our clinical teams with essential roles that help ensure patients receive timely and effective care in their homes.

As a Driver, your role will play a vital part in the Out of Hours Service by ensuring Clinicians are transported to patient homes safety and efficiently, which ensures our patients receive prompt care.  The role will also involve assisting with administrative and reception duties when necessary. 

We are looking for someone to join us on a permanent, part time basis, covering our night shifts for the Out of Hours Service - you would be expected to work approx. 27.41 hours, which would also involve working weekends and bank holidays.

  Further details of the pattern upon request. 

Main duties of the job

 

  • Driving clinicians safely to and from patient homes. 
  • Ensuring the cleanliness and safety checks of the vehicle. 
  • Reporting any vehicle maintenance issues when required. 
  • Performing courtesy calls to patients to confirm arrival time and patient data.
  • Communicating effectively with clinicians, patients, and the wider Out of Hours team. 
  • Assisting and supporting the clinicians during their visits when required. 
  • Supporting with administrative and reception duties if needed.

About us

  • Previous driving experience.
  • A clean driving record with a valid UK drivers licence.
  • Good map reading skills with knowledge of the local area.
  • Available to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays. As well flexibility to cover sickness or cancellations.
  • Strong communication skills and professionalism.  If you'd like to learn more and discuss the role further, please contact Hannah on hannah.crossey@practiceplusgroup.com  Please note that offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.65 to £18.94 an hour Competitive hourly rates between £12.65 and £18.94

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

13515

Job locations

Stratus House, Emperor Way

Exeter Business Park

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3QS


Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is a trusted provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care beyond standard clinic hours. We believe in supporting our clinical teams with essential roles that help ensure patients receive timely and effective care in their homes.

As a Driver, your role will play a vital part in the Out of Hours Service by ensuring Clinicians are transported to patient homes safety and efficiently, which ensures our patients receive prompt care.  The role will also involve assisting with administrative and reception duties when necessary. 

We are looking for someone to join us on a permanent, part time basis, covering our night shifts for the Out of Hours Service - you would be expected to work approx. 27.41 hours, which would also involve working weekends and bank holidays.

  Further details of the pattern upon request. 

Job description

Job responsibilities

Practice Plus Group is a trusted provider of urgent and out-of-hours healthcare services across the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care beyond standard clinic hours. We believe in supporting our clinical teams with essential roles that help ensure patients receive timely and effective care in their homes.

As a Driver, your role will play a vital part in the Out of Hours Service by ensuring Clinicians are transported to patient homes safety and efficiently, which ensures our patients receive prompt care.  The role will also involve assisting with administrative and reception duties when necessary. 

We are looking for someone to join us on a permanent, part time basis, covering our night shifts for the Out of Hours Service - you would be expected to work approx. 27.41 hours, which would also involve working weekends and bank holidays.

  Further details of the pattern upon request. 

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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.

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Stratus House, Emperor Way

Exeter Business Park

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3QS


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Stratus House, Emperor Way

Exeter Business Park

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3QS


Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruiter - IUC

Hannah Crossey

hannah.crossey@practiceplusgroup.com

Details

Date posted

30 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.65 to £18.94 an hour Competitive hourly rates between £12.65 and £18.94

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

13515

Job locations

Stratus House, Emperor Way

Exeter Business Park

Exeter

Devon

EX1 3QS


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