About this role
Job summary
We are looking to appoint competent, enthusiastic, sociable individuals with excellent people skills to work on the new Mobile Chemotherapy Unit.
This is a unique opportunity to work with a team who will transform how chemotherapy treatments are delivered to patients. You will be the driver, meeter and greeter and ensure the Mobile Chemotherapy Unit is prepared in a timely manner.
Airedale NHS Foundation is committed to providing the highest standards quality care to its local population. The Mobile Chemotherapy Unit (MCU) is a new service which has been developed in conjunction with the charity Hope for Tomorrow.
This is an exciting role which is suitable for a qualified driver who holds a LGV class 2 licence and has excellent communication skills and a friendly attitude. You will be able to combine your driving skills with an opportunity to improve the lives of patients with cancer.
Main duties of the job
You will be the meeter and greeter. You will be an integral part of the team, setting up and preparing the unit to deliver the service and close down and secure the unit at end of treatment day. You will also help to provide administrative support to chemotherapy nurses and patients, assist in patient care and other related duties as directed by a Registered Nurse.
We are committed to staff development. You will receive training and develop both professionally and personally.
The unit will be operational 5 days per week, travelling to locations in North and West Yorkshire and East Lancashire. Post-holders are required to work within relevant Trust Policy and in accordance with the department's quality standard requirements.
About us
We are always looking for enterprising and innovative approaches to the way we provide our services. We are a national centre for telemedicine and introduced telehealth to the UK offender healthcare sector and also provide the service to patients in their care homes. Community matters to us and we are supported by 400 dedicated volunteers and have strong links with Bradford University, Craven College and Leeds City College to ensure we inspire the workforce of the future.
We want to attract staff who embrace our Right Care behaviours of compassion, a commitment to quality of care and working together for patients we want to make these part of our DNA.
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information and full details of the job role please see the attached job description and person specification.
This position is not currently eligible for a certificate of sponsorship in line with Home Office guidance as it does not appear on the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you currently hold a different type of visa allowing you to work in the UK we would welcome an application from you. If your visa expires or there is a change in status during your employment, the Trust will be required to review your employment which may result in the termination of your employment to comply with the relevant immigration legislation
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Significant driving experience Experience of working with general public LGV Class 2
Desirable
Customer experience in NHS or other establishment
Qualifications Essential
Must be able to read and write in English and have sound knowledge of numeracy Must have clean driving licence (LGV Class 2)
Desirable
Health and safety, manual handling, infection prevention courses
Other Essential
Must hold LGV Class 2 licence
Knowledge Essential
Sound knowledge of driving regulations and basic vehicle maintenance Knowledge of vehicle preparation and security
Desirable
Knowledge of Health and safety, manual handling, infection prevention in relation to driving and linen services
Skills Essential
Competent driving skills of large commercial type vehicles Very strong communication skills Well organised and systematic in method
Desirable
Competent skills in use of machinery
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.
Employer details Employer name Airedale NHS Foundation Trust
Address Airedale General Hospital
Skipton Road
Steeton
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)