Bank Mobile Cancer Care Unit Driver in Norwich

We are currently recruiting for a Bank Mobile Cancer Care Unit driver to join our bank team here in the NNUH. This role will involve covering periods of sickness and annual leave, therefore the successful candidate must be flexible and available to work as required. The post holder will be a qualified LGV Class 2 Driver, and will work as an integral part of the Oncology and Haematology Team, to deliver a mobile cancer care service across Norfolk.

The post holder will drive the Mobile Cancer Care Unit to different locations within the county. They will set up and prepare the unit for the delivery of treatments, and close down and secure the unit at the end of each treatment day. The post holder will be responsible for meeting and greeting patients on arrival, providing administrative support to nurses and patients, assisting in patient care and other related duties as directed by a Registered Nurse. The unit will be operational 4 days per week, travelling to locations across Norfolk. The post holder will also arrange servicing, cleaning and maintenance of the unit.

• To safely drive the unit to the specified locations and set it up in situ for the treatment day.
• To prepare the unit for service and close the unit down, replenishing consumables, supplies and equipment at the end of each day.
• To ensure the safeguarding of keys provided whilst on duty and to ensure that vehicles/areas/rooms are locked before coming off duty.
• Ensure that the keys are returned to the Weybourne Day Unit key safe and locked away.
• To undertake the daily vehicle maintenance checks and safety checks as required, refuel the vehicle and maintain it in a clean, safe and presentable condition.
• To use vehicle and equipment safely and effectively and report any defects immediately.
• To report any maintenance and safety issues to the charity Hope for Tomorrow.
• To maintain a clean driving license, reporting any incidents immediately.
• To dispose of clinical waste, empty toilet cassette, and flush water system daily.
• To monitor and record fridge temperatures daily, reporting and acting on any abnormalities.
• To carry out daily risk assessments on external sites before parking and setting up the unit as appropriate.
• To report and liaise with Hope for Tomorrow charity any issues with the vehicles, incidents or defects.
• To meet and greet patients arriving for treatment and complete administration duties as directed by the Registered Nurse.

About us: Temporary Staffing is an ideal way of beginning a career in the Trust, offering flexible working hours and the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of different departments/wards. We can offer a competitive salary paid weekly in arrears, paid holiday entitlement and entry into the NHS pension scheme. In addition, we are able to provide training to enable you to work across the Trust.

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are pleased to be able to offer a number of NHS staff benefits/discounts, including:

• Flexible working pattern to suit individual lifestyles
• Weekly Pay
• Easy access to online book shifts via Employee Online (EOL)
• Free Park and Ride during weekdays
• Discounted bus passes (First bus / Semmence / Konnect)

• Positive and flexible approach.
• Self-motivated, pro-active and innovative.
• Commitment to patient-focused care and health improvement.
• Commitment to lifelong learning (self and others).
• Commitment to quality and service improvements.
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

• LGV (Category C1 / Class 2) Licence
• Valid Certificate of Professional Competence for LGV Licence
• Clean Driving Licence
• Must be able to read and write in English and have sound knowledge of numeracy.

• Significant Experience of LGV driving.
• Experience of work with general public and customer service.

• Sound knowledge of driving regulations and basic vehicle maintenance.
• Knowledge of vehicle preparation and security.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Preference for working in a team.
• Knowledge of Health and safety, manual handling, infection prevention in relation to driving and linen services.

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.

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata.