Driver - Hospital to Home Service

Job summary

Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network (DDPCN) are seeking a compassionate and reliable Hospital-to-Home Driver to provide safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation for discharged patients from Chesterfield Royal Hospital and Royal Derby Hospital to their homes in the following geographical areas.

Derbyshire Dales

South Derbyshire

Amber Valley

Erewash

Chesterfield

Bolsover & North East Derbyshire

The driver will be responsible for transporting patients from the hospital to their homes and ensuring they are settled back in their own living spaces. This role requires a strong sense of empathy, excellent driving skills, and the ability to assist patients with basic needs during the transition process.

The operating hours of the service will be between 10.00 6.00p.m Monday to Fridays between 1st May and 30th October.

This will be increased to include Saturdays between 1st November and 30th April annually.

Main duties of the job

Safe Transportation: Transport discharged patients from the hospital to their homes using a company-provided vehicle, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being throughout the journey.

Patient Assistance: Help patients with basic mobility, including assisting them in and out of the vehicle, offering support when required, and ensuring they are safely settled at their home.

Coordination: Work closely with hospital staff and family members to ensure a smooth handover of patients and confirm all necessary care instructions are understood.

Home Settle-In: Assist patients with entering their homes, ensuring the environment is safe, clean, and conducive to their post-discharge care. Provide assistance with unpacking or arranging immediate necessities, such as medications or comfort items.

Documentation: Keep accurate records of each transfer, including patient information, delivery times, and any relevant observations that may need to be shared with family members or healthcare providers. This information will be captured electronically via a lap top or tablet on a secure network.

Communication: Maintain clear and professional communication with patients, family members, hospital staff, and the office team. Report any concerns or changes in patient condition.

Vehicle Maintenance: Ensure the vehicle is clean, fuelled, and well-maintained. Conduct regular checks to ensure the vehicle is in safe working condition.

About us

Derbyshire Dales Primary Care Network is located in the beautiful Derbyshire Dales near Matlock and is an inclusive employer with a reputation for maximising every opportunity to enhance patient care through the many services we deliver in conjunction with our Partner organisations .

This role will be conducted on a 'remote working' basis whilst maintaining daily contact and support with colleagues at the DDPCN office.

You will be valued member of the 'team' working principally from the Chesterfield or Derby Hospitals .