Job overview

A great opportunity has arisen for a Driver within our Capital Estates & Facilities Broadmoor Hospital, Crowthorne.  The post holder will assist the Transport supervisor in delivery of services within the department.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient driver who will be responsible for transporting high risk patients with escorting staff to a pre-determined destination using are High Secure vehicles.

You will also need to be available at short notice for emergency cover at Broadmoor Hospital both during the normal working day and out of hours. You will also be required be part of the on-call rota, on a rolling three-week basis.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

The role involves working as a part of the transport team and will include: 

·       The transport of high-risk patients and escorting staff to a pre-determined destination using the department High Secure vehicles.

·       Liaise with courts, prisons, RSU’s, hospitals for arrival times and schedule changes at short notice.

·       Be part of the on-call out of hours Rota.

·       This may include staying away from home overnight and working overtime where necessary.

·       Other transport duties as necessary.

Applicants must have good communication skills, basic IT skills, able to work calmly under pressure with the ability to plan and follow routes to and from hospitals, courts and other locations around the country.

Working hours are 37.5hrs Monday to Friday, except if your on-call.

A full UK driving license with category C1 is essential. The role requires some previous experience in driving larger vehicles. Full training will be given in relation to the secure vehicle the successful applicant will be driving.

Working for our organisation

West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.

Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and   Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m. 

The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.

The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.