Bank Driver - Penrith (Out of Hours)NHS

Job summary

Cumbria Health is looking for a reliable, professional and flexible Bank Driver to join our Out of Hours team based in Penrith.

Our service operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, providing essential healthcare support across Cumbria. We are particularly keen to hear from individuals who are available to work night shifts, although opportunities are also available across evenings, weekends, bank holidays and festive periods.

As a Bank Driver, you will support our Out of Hours service by safely transporting clinicians to patient visits across Cumbria, carrying out vehicle checks, maintaining equipment, and working closely with clinical and control room teams to help deliver timely patient care.

We're looking for a reliable and compassionate driver with a full UK manual driving licence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. You will be confident working independently and as part of a healthcare team, with the flexibility to work nights, weekends and bank holidays. In return, you'll play a vital role in supporting local healthcare services and making a real difference to patients across Cumbria.

Closing Date: 11 November 2026

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Please note that we are unable to offer an Employer Sponsored Visa for this role.

Main duties of the job

To provide a professional driving service for medical personnel travelling to meet the needs of patients requiring Out Of Hours medical attention. The post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team situated at one of Cumbria Healths bases in Cumbria.

All staff are expected to work to Cumbria Health Values:

• Clinically focused- Everything every one of us does is for the patient
• Responsive- We listen and we respond quickly in a patient focussed way
• One Team- We work together to provide a high quality service which is organised and consistent, and in partnership with both the local Acute and Community Trusts
• High Standards- We provide skilled professionals working to the highest standards who are passionate about improving patient care
• Communities- Connecting and engaging to meet local needs
• Growth & Sustainability- with our strong roots we will continue to thrive and grow

Job description

This list of duties and responsibilities, which follows, represents the broad range of tasks which may be required to be undertaken either routinely or periodically. This list is not exhaustive and the role may include additional duties which are not listed here.

1. Ensure you are fit to drive and meet all driver authorisation requirements throughout your employment. In line with the DVLAs guidance for drivers 70 and over Cumbria Health will require any applicant who meets this criteria to undergo a driver medical/sight test (DVLA Standard) as part of the recruitment process.

2. Read and be fully aware of the content of the Driver Handbook.

3. Maintain full responsibility for the vehicle, contents and passengers whilst on duty.

4. Ensure all technology is fully functioning and fully charged at the start of shift regularly checking the items are stored safely, charged and updated where necessary.

5. Carry out thorough pre-shift checks, equipment checks and restock if required.

6. Assist in the set-up of the clinical rooms at the beginning of shift if required. You may also be required to check the rooms at the end of shift and ensure Cumbria Health equipment has been returned to store.

7. Drive the doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse to home visits, meeting the needs of patients in the out-of-hours period.

8. Ensure the rules of the road are followed, utilising all available vehicle and TomTom systems, to ensure safe driving is maintained throughout.

9. During shift answer and make calls to the control room by various communication methods, always remember the legal position whilst driving.

10. Assist in completing patient contact forms where applicable for control and doctor, nurse practitioner or nurse in the event of technology failure.

11. Assist the clinician as and when necessary including assisting with equipment, chaperoning (as per policy), communications with control.

12. Alerting Emergency Services in the event of an emergency, following guidance from the clinician.

13. Monitor the prescription pad for the vehicle following the Cumbria Health Prescription guidance. You may also be required to assist in the topping up and management of printer prescriptions following guidance.

14. Assist in the transfer, countersigning and transport of Controlled Drugs.

15. Ensure effective handover with the oncoming shift (incl. driving colleagues, clinicians and control room supervisor).

16. Carry out post-shift checks and restock if required.

17. Follow up Left Equipment when not required for visits.

18. Ensure clear and concise communications with your Team Leader are maintained through various communication methods including where appropriate the site communications log.

19. During shift, after consultation with the control room Supervisor, travel and work across the County wherever and whenever needed to meet the demands of the service.

20. Assist the team Leader in the day to day management and maintenance of the base.

21. Regularly log onto your Cumbria Health email account and familiarise yourself with the Cumbria Health website (in particular the Staff Section).

22. To carry out any other reasonable duties in departments/locations as and when required, subject to training and capabilities.

23. To adhere to all CUMBRIA HEALTH Policies and Procedures.

24. Participate and ensure own on-going development, maintaining compliance for mandatory training.

25. To maintain a high level of confidentiality and comply with the Data Protection Act. Be aware of the nature of information dealt with and work in a manner which ensures confidentiality and security at all times.

26. Undertake any other activities deemed appropriate and necessary by the organisation.

About us

Cumbria Health places the patient, their family and their community at the heart of everything we do. We are an award-winning organisation, the first out-of-hours organisation in the country to be rated as outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We provide primary health care services, both in and out of hours, across Cumbria. We are values-driven and place great emphasis on inclusivity and the wellbeing and development of our staff, while striving to provide a consistently high-quality service. Our service is designed to improve health and wellbeing.

Working for Cumbria Health can offer flexible opportunities in terms of location, hours and working patterns so you can enjoy a great work life balance. In order to provide the best patient care we understand the importance of ensuring staff satisfaction and are consistently trying to ensure we offer our staff a positive working environment whether that be though training or social events.

Listen to your heart. Have the work life balance you'd love.