Bank Mobile Cancer Care Unit Driver (HGV Class 2)

Job overview

West Suffolk Professionals (WSP) recruit and manage all temporary staff within the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust.

We currently seek an experienced, qualified HGV Class 2 driver who can drive the Trust's Mobile Cancer Care Unit (MCCU) as occasional cover for our regular driver's Annual Leave and/or sickness.

Please only apply if you hold a valid HGV Class 2 (Category C Driving Licence) and Driver's CPC.

This is not your average driving role and will be a hugely rewarding experience for the right candidate.

One in two people will develop some form of cancer in their lifetime and Cancer care often means long and frequent trips to hospital. Driving the MCCU means you will be helping to deliver an invaluable community resource, bringing cancer services closer to patients, making their lives that much easier at a difficult time.

The Bank Mobile Cancer Care Unit Driver will:

Be responsible for the delivery of the MCCU from the West Suffolk Hospital to an agreed daily community location and return the vehicle at the end of the treatment day.

Set up and prepare the MCCU for service on arrival at the site, returning to the West Suffolk Hospital at the end of the working day closing and securing the MCCU.

The driver would also be required to drive the support vehicle as required between the West Suffolk and the MCCU when at the community location as requested by the MCCU team.

Main duties of the job

Planning and organisational Skills:

To carry out a daily MCCU vehicle safety check for example tyre pressures, lights, fluid levels (oil, windscreen wash etc.), completing relevant documentation and escalating any concerns as necessary.

To maintain the vehicle in a clean condition, both internally and externally.

To report any mechanical defects to the Unit Manager, completing any relevant documentation as necessary.

To report any accidents or damage to the MCCU to the Unit Manager, completing any relevant documentation as necessary.

To maintain and submit vehicle log sheets on a weekly basis including journey details and mileage travelled.

To transport patients to and/or from their own home, as and when required.

To transport medication and equipment to and from West Suffolk Hospital.

Support Duties:

To assist with non-clinical activities in order to ensure the smooth running of the MCCU; for example checking/setting up equipment, re-stocking trollies/cupboards, cleaning, emptying waste bins, running errands etc.

To give patients a warm welcome on arrival at the MCCU, assisting them with access to and from the vehicle when required.

To provide refreshments to patients on board the MCCU.

To assist nursing staff in the provision of high quality care to all patients receiving treatment in the MCCU.

To adhere to and promote all Trust Health and Safety and Hygiene policies and procedures.

To work in accordance with all other Trust policies and procedures.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Qualifications (Essential):

• Full, clean Driving Licence with eligibility to drive in the United Kingdom
• HGV Class 2 ( Category C) Licence
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Drivers Qualification Card

Experience & Knowledge:

• Previous experience of driving an HGV
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998
• Relevant Health & Safety legislation
• Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean

Skills & Abilities:

• Able to communicate with a range of people
• Understanding of the importance of good customer service

Personal Qualities:

• Diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and within a team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.