driver Keighley, England
Job description
We are looking to appoint a competent, enthusiastic, sociable individual 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.
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.
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.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To prepare the unit for service and close the unit down each day.
2. To undertake vehicle maintenance and safety checks as required.
3. To maintain the vehicle in a clean, safe and presentable condition.
4. To greet patients and complete administration duties.
5. To carry out support work as directed by the Registered Nurse and maintain records as required.
6. To carry out daily risk assessments on external sites before parking and setting up the unit.
7. To use vehicle and equipment safely and effectively and report any defects immediately.
8. To carry out all tasks in compliance with department policies and procedures.
9. To carry out all duties in a safe manner, using only the equipment provided along with the unit.
10. To communicate with patients and work colleagues throughout the process of delivering the service.
11. To assist in emergency situation under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
12. To assist in supporting new staff during induction.
13. To ensure that all Infection Control procedures and related policies are strictly observed at all times.
14. To ensure the safeguarding of keys provided whilst on duty and to ensure that vehicles/areas/rooms are locked before coming off duty.
15. To respect at all times the patients wellbeing and privacy and their legal right to confidentiality.
16. To carry out all duties as instructed in line with the requirements of the operational procedures in order to provide a quality service and satisfy the customer’s requirements.
17. To undertake any other associated duties as part of the Mobile Chemotherapy Unity to support delivery of the service as required.
18. To transport patients to the hospital in the support car if required after fitness assessment of patient by a registered nurse
19. To transport drugs and blood as required as per AGH guidelines and MCCU policy.
