Job Introduction
Bank Driver/Receptionist Out of hours – Kent (Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells)
The Role
Location: Ashford (supporting Ashford, Canterbury, Dartford, Margate, Maidstone &
Tunbridge Wells dispatch points)
Contract Type: Bank Agreement – 0 hours
Salary: £12.26 per hour
Hours: Out-of-hours service – Weekdays 18:45–08:00, Weekends 00:01 Saturday–08:00
Monday
Requirements: Full, clean, manual UK driving licence
Be the Person Who Helps Doctors Reach Patients in Need
At IC24, we’re driven by purpose. We support patients when their GP surgery is closed,
helping deliver urgent care to those who need it most. As an Out-of-Hours (OOH) Driver,
you play a key role in making that happen. Ensuring our doctors can safely reach
patients across Kent, day or night.
This is a role where every journey matters, every shift brings new experiences, and your
contribution makes a genuine difference to people’s lives.
Who are we?
Integrated Care 24 (IC24) is a leading not-for-profit Social Enterprise providing
innovative primary care services. We support over 6 million patients through NHS 111,
GP out-of-hours services, primary care and community healthcare. Our people are
passionate, committed, and proud to make a difference.
Be the Person Who Helps Doctors Reach Patients in Need
At IC24, we’re driven by purpose. We support patients when their GP surgery is closed,
helping deliver urgent care to those who need it most. As an Out-of-Hours (OOH) Driver,
you play a key role in making that happen. Ensuring our doctors can safely reach
patients across Kent, day or night.
This is a role where every journey matters, every shift brings new experiences, and your
contribution makes a genuine difference to people’s lives.
What You’ll Do
Drive with Purpose
- Provide safe, confident transport for doctors visiting patients in their homes
- Travel across Kent, sometimes to remote or rural areas, helping clinicians reach
- people who may be critically unwell
- Navigate a variety of environments, from quiet residential streets to countryside
- locations. Keeping doctors moving efficiently throughout the shift
- Assist clinicians when entering or leaving patient homes where needed
Keep Our Doctors Equipped and Ready
- Prepare the OOH vehicle with essential medical equipment and supplies
- Carry out simple vehicle checks to ensure safety and reliability
- Transport medical equipment using a trolley and keep the car organised so
- clinicians can access items quickly
- Support with moving equipment to and from storage areas
Support the Clinician Throughout the Shift
- Stay available to help the doctor during and between visits
- Act as a chaperone during home visits when requested, supporting patient
- safety and providing an additional reassuring presence
- Help carry equipment to and from the vehicle when needed
Why This Role Matters
Working in out-of-hours care means every shift is different. You may be helping a doctor
reach a patient in distress, supporting an elderly person in a rural community, or helping
ensure urgent medical equipment is on hand when needed.
If you enjoy meaningful work, being part of a committed team, and want a role where no
two nights are the same, you’ll thrive here.
Who We’re Looking For
People who are:
- Calm, reliable, and safety-focused
- Happy working overnight and weekend shifts
- Comfortable driving for extended periods
- Ready to support clinicians delivering face-to-face patient care
- Motivated by helping others
If you’re enthusiastic, compassionate, and want a role that truly matters, we’d love to
hear from you.
What We Offer
- £12.26 hourly rate
- Enhanced pay for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
- Paid travel time between home and your primary dispatch point
- Access to IC24 operational fleet vehicles
- Eligibility for the NHS Pension Scheme
- Free 24/7 counselling support
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to our reward and discount platform
- Blue Light Card and NHS discount schemes
Employment is subject to right-to-work checks, a satisfactory DBS, and two references.
We celebrate brave ideas and brave people.
careers.ic24.org.uk
We have a duty to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of those who use our services and our employees. This means we take every step we can to protect from harm, abuse and damage.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and encourage applications from ethnic minorities, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+ communities, neurodiverse individuals, and other under-represented groups. We’re dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
If you need any workplace adjustments during the application or interview process, or have accessibility requirements, please contact the recruitment team at careers@ic24.nhs.uk.
