Indoor / Outdoor Buggy Driver Volunteer (Over 21's)

1 month ago


Northampton, United Kingdom Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Can you spare 4 hours a week?

Are you aged 21 or over with a full driving licence and 3 years’ experience?

Are you able to support patients at Northampton General Hospital with this fantastic service?

Our buggy service helps our patients and visitors get around the hospital. The role offers a vital service in helping patients with mobility issues, making it easier to access hospital services and getting visitors to their appointments.

All of the driver roles are hugely rewarding for our volunteers and full training will be provided for all roles.

We are looking for volunteers who can support this fantastic service Monday to Friday 8.30-12.30 or 12.30 until 16.00.

**We ask for the following commitment**:

- 4 hours each shift
- Same day each week that you volunteer
- A minimum of 6 months commitment

Our volunteers are an invaluable part of the hospital team so come and join us and make a difference.

You will receive full training prior to commencement of the role. Some of the duties include:
Driving the indoor or outdoor buggy around the hospital on the designated route

Undertake visual safety checks

Supporting patients / visitors to access the buggy

Volunteers cannot replace the role of a paid employee and this is not a work placement.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
- To greet and chat with patients or visitors on arrival and provide a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.
- To transport visitors to their appointments / wards.
- Support patients to access the buggy, ensuring the seatbelt is secured.
- Undertake visual safety checks at the start of the shift, reporting any issues immediately.
- Only driving in designated areas.
- Be courteous and considerate to all other road users
- Give way always to pedestrians
- Ensure all logs and paperwork are completed accurately
- To attend all mandatory training and any additional training as required



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