Pharmacy Delivery Driver

Volunteer Pharmacy Delivery Drivers play a vital role in helping patients return home from hospital safely and without unnecessary delay.

By delivering urgent medication and essential equipment directly to patients' homes, volunteers help ensure patients have everything they need to continue their care and recovery at home. This valuable service supports timely hospital discharges, improves patient flow and contributes to a positive patient experience.

We are looking for reliable, compassionate individuals with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Volunteers should be confident driving across the local area and available to collect and deliver items at agreed times, typically between 4pm and 8pm, seven days a week. The role requires flexibility, as priorities can change, and the ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with unexpected situations.

As a representative of the Trust, you will communicate respectfully with patients, carers and staff, maintain confidentiality, uphold Trust values and behaviours, and present a professional appearance. You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including any mandatory and role-specific training required for the role. In return, you will gain valuable experience, meet new people and make a genuine difference to patients and their families.

Mileage expenses are reimbursed in-line with current HMRC rates.

Volunteer Pharmacy Drivers deliver essential medication and medical equipment directly to patients' homes, helping to ensure they have everything they need to continue their care safely and comfortably at home.

This role makes a real difference to patient care by supporting timely hospital discharges. By transporting medication and equipment promptly, volunteers help remove potential delays that might otherwise prevent patients from returning home, enabling them to recover in familiar surroundings and spend less time in hospital. Your support can have a meaningful impact on a patient's wellbeing, independence and overall experience of care.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable individuals with a full, clean driving licence, access to a vehicle and a caring, patient-focused approach. Mileage expenses are reimbursed and full training and support are provided. This is a rewarding opportunity to give back to your local community while helping patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community

spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great

transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its

weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and

digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and

employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit,

ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our

aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our

people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as

compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you

will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and

integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley

Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair

treatment to all applicants.

individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health &

care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to

check your eligibility.

Please note

we reserve the right to close positions early

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