Head Driver (Development Post)

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Head Driver (Development Post) The closing date is 26 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts, the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB) and Medway Community Healthcare or working on the Staff Bank within these organisations. Nursing and AHP vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses/AHPs. KCHFT Dental Services are a high profile, dynamic provider of NHS community dental services across East Kent and North East London. Our mission is to empower adults and children to live well, be the best employer and work with our partners as one. Every person that works for our service, regardless of their role, comes into contact with patients, visitors or partner organisations and so is expected to uphold our values, lead and collaborate through partnership working and strive for excellence at all times. This is a developmental post from Band 2 to Band 3 with planned competencies that the postholder will be supported to work through over the course of a minimum 6 - 12 months in order to deliver the full remit of the Head Driver position. Main duties of the job We currently have a vacancy for a Head Driver Development opportunity for a B2 driver to transition into a B3 Head Driver after 6-9 months. During this time they will be expected to complete a certain amount of internal training courses to support them into this role as well as create policy, procedure and protocols for all drivers to adhere to for the smooth running of this team. The post holder will need to be able to work in a very busy environment whilst remaining calm, the ability to work independently, proactively and under pressure is important. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required to act as a professional contact point for all driver and vehicle related enquiries with the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy. You will require a driving license that allows you to drive a vehicle up to 7.5 tonnes (C1/D1 category). Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom. About us Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is currently undertaking a significant programme of transformation to align our community services to the new Neighbourhood Model of care delivery, there will be a period of consultation which may result in changes affecting some services, teams or roles. Depending on the area you are applying to work in, this could include potential changes to your role, work base, reporting arrangements, or terms and conditions of employment. Any changes would be subject to consultation and managed sensitively and in line with relevant employment processes. Please do contact the recruiting manager if you have any concerns about this so they can answer any questions you might have. Rated 'Outstanding' by CQC, we deliver high-quality care that improves the health of our communities. We are looking for people who share our values: Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive and Excellent . We are proud to be an inclusive, welcoming organisation and encourage applications from people of all backg