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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Patient Driver

Are you friendly and outgoing? Do you enjoy driving? Would you like the opportunity to work
alongside the Community Services and Inpatient Unit staff to transport patients (and relatives/ carers on occasion)? Then this could be the role for you.

Main responsibilities:

• Driver will collect patient at pre-arrange time from their homes
• Driver will ensure safe transfer into car/Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV) following Moving and Handling procedures
• On arrival at hospice ensure safe transfer from vehicle using appropriate aids if necessary (e.g. wheelchair)
• Meet the requirements of a PVG Disclosure check


Support
Training details

  • Driving assessment (if driving Hospice vehicle) 1 hour

  • Moving and Handling (Patient Transfer) 2 yearly 2 hour


Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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