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The Vacancy
We are looking for a friendly, reliable and safety‑focused Patient Transport Driver to provide a high-quality, flexible, patient-centred transport service on an as and when needed basis.
The main purpose of this role is to safely transport patients with varying mobilities between their homes and our sites at Little Common Lane and Ecclesall Road South, as well as other venues as required.
You will support people with a wide range of needs—this may include assisting patients into/out of vehicles, supporting moving and handling, and safely transporting patients who may use manual or powered wheelchairs, mobility aids, or oxygen.
Patient safety, dignity and comfort are central to this role. You may transport patients on your own or alongside a clinical colleague depending on individual need.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
A safe, confident and courteous driver with a current valid driving licence that allows you to drive a minibus (minibus experience desirable)
Calm and compassionate, with a genuine commitment to supporting people with complex needs
Comfortable working flexibly and responding to changing transport requirements
Able to support patients with mobility needs, using appropriate moving & handling approaches and / or a willingness to learn
Confident communicating with patients, carers and clinical colleagues
Organised and accurate in completing records and reporting concerns promptly
Committed to confidentiality, safety, dignity and person-centred care
You will also need:
Willingness to complete/maintain mandatory training
Understanding of health & safety responsibilities and safe working practices
Ability to maintain high standards of vehicle cleanliness and equipment readiness
Desirable (or willingness to work towards):
MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) or equivalent
Experience transporting patients/clients in health, social care or community settings
PLEASE NOTE: This a Bank position with a zero hour contract
The Organisation
St Luke’s is an organisation that is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing and quality of life of all those affected by a terminal illness in Sheffield. Our purpose is to give patients and their families the high-quality care they need, treating each person as a unique individual. We promise to listen to their wishes and choices, tailoring our care and support so they can make the most of every day. We work with others to champion improvements in end-of-life care, in Sheffield and beyond.
Everyone who works at St Luke's makes a difference. St Luke’s plays a key role in helping terminally ill people in Sheffield and you could join the team that makes St Luke’s so special.
The Benefits
Advantageous terms and conditions of employment
Family friendly: we work with you to make your role fit your personal circumstances
Working here means you are very important to us and your health and wellbeing matters
Benefit 4
Generous learning and development opportunities
We are proud to offer a range of other miscellaneous benefits to our employees
About St Luke's
Our values
We are caring, pioneering and respectful. We are St Luke's.
Working at St Luke's
Working here means you are very important to us and our purpose of giving patients and their families the high-quality care they need.
Why work for us?
"I love working at St Luke's. The work is really varied and I go home every day knowing I've made a difference to people at a really important part of their and their family's lives."
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St Luke's Hospice Sheffield Little Common Lane, Sheffield, S11 9NE Tel: 0114 236 9911 Registered Charity Number: 254402
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