Job overview
This job involves driving the MCU to dedicated areas where we administer chemotherapy at home, alongside the charity hope for tomorrow. we travel to different areas around Lincolnshire, Louth , Skegness, Spalding at present.
To ensure all legal and Trust requirements with regards to the use and driving of such vehicles are adhered to at all times, including the maintaining of vehicle mileage records, daily defect reports etc, as necessary.
** Please note on your application in the supporting information you will be required to detail the following driving requirements of this post
- Driver CPC Qualification
- The MCU driver must be over 25 years of age and have a minimum of 2 years relevant driving experience (insurance stipulation)
Main duties of the job
Driving to designated areas, maintenance checks, supporting the nurses, refreshments for the patients. taking blood tests back to the hospital fetching treatment. Supporting the chemo suite on occasions when two drivers on. Maintaining the stock levels on the bus. keeping up with training required for the role
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To attend meetings, briefings and training sessions, as required. To wear the uniform issued for driving staff and to adhere to current uniform/dress codes. To undertake routine cleaning duties within the Department, to include equipment, such as vehicles and storage areas etc. To promote the highest standards of customer care and a professional, welcoming and friendly atmosphere at all times. To assist in new staff induction training by means of ‘on the job’ training. This is not an exhaustive list of duties/responsibilities, but is the minimum standard required for this role. It may be necessary to amend duties in light of practices and procedures to be introduced or developed in order to assist in the smooth running of the Transport and Facilities Department.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Able to demonstrate previous experience in a customer based organisation
- Minimum 2 years driving experience in the United Kingdom.
Desirable
- Previous NHS experience
- Previous vocational driving experience in a busy
- Local road knowledge
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Great Britain or valid EC/EEA driving licence (with category C entitlement with no more than 3 ‘in-date’ penalty endorsement points for minor motoring offences
- Able to demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to complete paperwork relating to delivery and collections and comprehension skills sufficient to be able to read and understand written instructions
- Driver CPC Qualification
- The MCU driver must be over 25 years of age and have a minimum of 2 years relevant driving experience (insurance stipulation)
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of moving and handling techniques.
- Health and Safety qualifications/training.
- NVQ Level 2, or above, in Customer Care
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to customer care.
- Able to demonstrate a good standard of driving and an excellent driving safety record.
- Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to changes in workload/duties/priorities
- Able to demonstrate the ability to react quickly and sensitively to a wide range of differing needs
Desirable
- Previous customer care training
Knowledge, skills, aptitudes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate an ability to work to deadlines
- Able to demonstrate good knowledge and a keen interest or aptitude for driving and vehicle related issues
- Able to demonstrate the ability to use initiative to resolve problems and to prioritise workload
- Able to demonstrate the ability to work with minimum supervision
- Able to demonstrate a high standard of interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrated a positive approach to team working
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Able to demonstrate a basic understanding or road transport law or relevant legislation such as vehicle construction and use regulations, corporate manslaughter act, carriage of dangerous goods, health & safety law etc.
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This advert is for Mobile Chemotherapy Driver - Band 2 with United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust in chemotherapy suite boston pilgrim hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum, £19,543 pro rota. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Aug 2026.
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