Pharmacy Delivery Driver

Job summary

Volunteer Role - Unpaid position

Join our dedicated Patient Experience and Voluntary Services Team and make a real difference in your community. We are looking for compassionate and reliable volunteer pharmacy delivery drivers to help deliver essential medication and equipment directly to patients homes, ensuring they receive the care they need when they need it.

This role is vital in supporting patients who may be unable to collect items themselves, helping improve their experience and wellbeing. You'll be a part of a friendly and supportive team committed to providing outstanding service.

You will need:

• A full, clean driving license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability to travel across Barnsley and occasionally to other local sites.
• Good communication skills and a caring attitude.

Mileage expenses will be reimbursed, and full training will be provided.

If you want to give back to your community and play a key role in patient care, wed love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Volunteer Pharmacy Delivery Drivers play a vital role in helping patients return home from hospital safely and without unnecessary delay.

By delivering urgent medication and essential equipment directly to patients' homes, volunteers help ensure patients have everything they need to continue their care and recovery at home. This valuable service supports timely hospital discharges, improves patient flow and contributes to a positive patient experience.

We are looking for reliable, compassionate individuals with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. Volunteers should be confident driving across the local area and available to collect and deliver items at agreed times, typically between 4pm and 8pm, seven days a week. The role requires flexibility, as priorities can change, and the ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with unexpected situations.

As a representative of the Trust, you will communicate respectfully with patients, carers and staff, maintain confidentiality, uphold Trust values and behaviours, and present a professional appearance. You will work both independently and as part of a supportive team.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including any mandatory and role-specific training required for the role. In return, you will gain valuable experience, meet new people and make a genuine difference to patients and their families.

Mileage expenses are reimbursed in-line with current HMRC rates.

About us

Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.

At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.

We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.

For individuals who require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility.

Please note we reserve the right to close positions early

Details

• Date posted: 24 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience This is a voluntary position
• Contract: Voluntary
• Duration: 2 years
• Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9163-VOLUNTEER-09-26
• Job locations: Pogmoor Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S75 2EP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Volunteer Pharmacy Drivers deliver essential medication and medical equipment directly to patients' homes, helping to ensure they have everything they need to continue their care safely and comfortably at home.

This role makes a real difference to patient care by supporting timely hospital discharges. By transporting medication and equipment promptly, volunteers help remove potential delays that might otherwise prevent patients from returning home, enabling them to recover in familiar surroundings and spend less time in hospital. Your support can have a meaningful impact on a patient's wellbeing, independence and overall experience of care.

We are looking for compassionate, reliable individuals with a full, clean driving licence, access to a vehicle and a caring, patient-focused approach. Mileage expenses are reimbursed and full training and support are provided. This is a rewarding opportunity to give back to your local community while helping patients receive the right care, in the right place, at the right time.