Mobile Cancer Care Unit Driver (Band 3)

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. 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. 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