Job Description

This is a temporary driver role at Elysium Healthcare's The Spinney site in Atherton, Manchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for safely transporting patients and staff to various locations, as well as maintaining and fueling the hospital vehicles. The role requires strong teamwork skills, a flexible approach, and a compassionate attitude.
Main duties of the job
As a driver for The Spinney, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the service by transporting your team and service users to a variety of locations within the community. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team and be encouraged to reach your full potential, with opportunities to develop your skills and support other departments. The role involves maintaining the vehicles, record-keeping, and adhering to a variety of shift patterns.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a well-established healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. They offer a range of care settings, including mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services. Elysium Healthcare is part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, which employs over 86,000 people worldwide.
Details
Date posted
11 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
xc2xa325,058 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1299525941
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Atherton
M46 9NT
Job description
Job responsibilities
There's more to being a driver than simply sitting behind the wheel. As a driver for The Spinney you will be ensuring the service runs smoothly as you transport your team and service users to a variety of locations within the community and are collected on time.
Working alongside the team at The Spinney there is a large emphasis on teamwork and support. You will be encouraged to reach your full potential and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset as you will support other departments within the hospital including Administration and security checks.
As a Driver, you will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and record-keeping of the vehicle. You will have a clean and full UK driving license for at least 2 years. You will work a variety of shift patterns which includes 6am starts and weekends.
As a Bank Driver you will:

• Drive patients and staff to a variety of different locations, ensuring that the journey is completed in a safe and timely manner, using the most efficient route.
• Drive staff and other visitors to/from the unit as required by the Line Manager. Collect and delivers consumables or assets for the Unit during periods of the day when not involved in other activities.
• Ensure that the Hospital vehicles are cleaned regularly, maintained correctly and safely and that any damage or faults are dealt with immediately.
• Ensure that vehicles are fuelled at all times and record-keeping is kept up to date and available when requested

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A clean full UK driving licence
• A track record of safe driving
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate

Where you will be working:
Location:Everest Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9NT
Site info:
You will be working at The Spinney, a service which offer a range of care settings for male patients with personality disorder and/or mental illness. The purpose-built medium, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) are all set within an 11 acre site with extensive woodland and landscaped areas.
You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team at The Spinney who have previously been recognised by the Association of Psychological Therapies (APT) for their ability to reinforce positive behaviour, prevention of challenging behaviour and successful interventions in a secure care setting.
What you will get:

• Annual salary of xc2xa325,058
• The equivalent of 25days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
There's more to being a driver than simply sitting behind the wheel. As a driver for The Spinney you will be ensuring the service runs smoothly as you transport your team and service users to a variety of locations within the community and are collected on time.
Working alongside the team at The Spinney there is a large emphasis on teamwork and support. You will be encouraged to reach your full potential and will have the opportunity to develop your skillset as you will support other departments within the hospital including Administration and security checks.
As a Driver, you will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and record-keeping of the vehicle. You will have a clean and full UK driving license for at least 2 years. You will work a variety of shift patterns which includes 6am starts and weekends.
As a Bank Driver you will:

• Drive patients and staff to a variety of different locations, ensuring that the journey is completed in a safe and timely manner, using the most efficient route.
• Drive staff and other visitors to/from the unit as required by the Line Manager. Collect and delivers consumables or assets for the Unit during periods of the day when not involved in other activities.
• Ensure that the Hospital vehicles are cleaned regularly, maintained correctly and safely and that any damage or faults are dealt with immediately.
• Ensure that vehicles are fuelled at all times and record-keeping is kept up to date and available when requested

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A clean full UK driving licence
• A track record of safe driving
• Strong team-working skills
• A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach
• A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate

Where you will be working:
Location:Everest Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9NT
Site info:
You will be working at The Spinney, a service which offer a range of care settings for male patients with personality disorder and/or mental illness. The purpose-built medium, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) are all set within an 11 acre site with extensive woodland and landscaped areas.
You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team at The Spinney who have previously been recognised by the Association of Psychological Therapies (APT) for their ability to reinforce positive behaviour, prevention of challenging behaviour and successful interventions in a secure care setting.
What you will get:

• Annual salary of xc2xa325,058
• The equivalent of 25days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.
About your next employer
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person's individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• You will need a clean full UK driving licence with at least 2 years of safe driving experience. Strong teamwork skills, self-motivation, and a positive, caring attitude are also essential for this role.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• You will need a clean full UK driving licence with at least 2 years of safe driving experience. Strong teamwork skills, self-motivation, and a positive, caring attitude are also essential for this role.