Driver

Job description

Job responsibilities

Driver - Northamptonshire

Location: Northampton NN15BD, Kettering NN168UZ, Daventry NN14DY

What DHU can offer you:

Working Patterns: 14.59h per week over the 3 sites above

Competitive salary: DHU Band 2.0 (£22,383)

Generous annual leave entitlement: Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum

Employee benefits:

As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.

Private Medical Insurance: We take care of your health and wellbeing with private medical insurance provided through Westfield Health, ensuring access to quality healthcare when you need it most. Membership includes direct access to GP and counselling services, CT and MRI scans, hospital treatment insurance and cashback for dental, optical and physiotherapy care.

NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!

Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.

Cycle to Work Scheme: Stay active and reduce your carbon footprint with our cycle to work scheme, making it easier for you to commute in a healthy and sustainable way.

Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.

Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We cant always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!

What your typical day looks like:

Accurately complete full vehicle checks at the start of every shift, immediately reporting and logging any defects, wherever possible ensuring vehicles are in an operational condition at all times i.e. bulb replacement.

Ensure appropriately stocked clinician bags/boxes are taken on home visits and kept in accordance with the security policy.

Transport Clinicians to required destinations in a timely, safe manner, within the law.

Perform any administrative tasks supporting the transport function, as required.

Assist with maintaining the cleanliness, general maintenance and associated paperwork of Company vehicles, whilst ensuring that vehicles are roadworthy and adhere to the insurance and legal requirements at all times

To be a successful Driver youll need:

• 2 years suitable driving experience
• Ability to maintain strict levels of confidentiality
• Previous experience of working with staff in a busy service environment
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Good telephone manner
• Effective time management
• Accurate record keeping
• Ability to work under pressure

More information on our recruitment process can be found here or reach out to our team of talent acquisition professionals by emailing: Careers@DHUHealthCare.nhs.uk

At DHU HealthCare we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and we remain committed to ensuring every person, in each of our teams, can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. As such, we would welcome applications from diverse audience representing the communities we continue to serve.

We proudly embrace forces-friendly practices and dedicate unwavering support to our Veterans/Service Leavers; Reservists; Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military spouses/partners, fostering a workplace that values their unique skills and contributions.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• 2 years suitable driving experience
• Ability to maintain strict levels of confidentiality
• Previous experience of working with staff in a busy service environment
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Good telephone manner
• Effective time management
• Accurate record keeping
• Ability to work under pressure

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

DHU Healthcare

Address

Danetre Hospital

Danetre

NN14DY

Employer's website

http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)