Job summary
- Main area
- Volunteer
- Grade
- Volunteer
- Contract
- Voluntary: Volunteer
- Hours
- Flexible working
- Other
- Job ref
- 331-X16072025
- Employer
- University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Furness General Hospiatl
- Town
- Cumbria
- Salary
- No salary - volunteer role
- Closing
- 31/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Volunteer - Car Driver
Volunteer
''Creating a great place to be cared for and a great place to work''
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay has a firm commitment to strengthening the diversity of our workforce, and therefore welcome and encourage applications from likeminded people who can support our ambition to become effortlessly inclusive. We are particularly keen to hear from protected groups – including BAME, LGBT+ and people with a disability.
Job overview
We are seeking compassionate and reliable volunteer car drivers to assist patients in safely transitioning from the hospital to their homes or follow-up appointments. This role plays a crucial part in supporting individuals during their recovery process and ensuring they receive the care they need.
- Provide transportation for patients being discharged from the hospital.
- Assist patients in getting in and out of the vehicle, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Offer emotional support and companionship during the ride.
- Maintain a clean and safe vehicle for transporting passengers.
- Communicate effectively with hospital staff to ensure timely pickups and drop-offs.
- Adhere to all relevant safety and health guidelines.
Main duties of the job
Requirements:
- Valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
- Good driving record and insurance coverage.
- Compassionate with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to assist patients as needed.
- Flexible availability, especially during weekdays, afternoons and early evenings and weekends.
Working for our organisation
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Our community services for adults are provided in people’s homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in working with others
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shirley Rigby
- Job title
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01539715288
- Additional information
Shirley Rigby - Volunteer Co-ordinator
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 01539715288
Sharon Allen - Patient Experience FacilitatorEmail: [email protected]Telephone: 01539 715288
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