Bank Mobile Cancer Care Unit Driver/Support Worker (Band 2)

NHS; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a driver for the Mobile Cancer Care Unit, responsible for transporting patients and equipment while ensuring the vehicle's safety and maintenance. This role offers flexibility and requires a commitment to high-quality care in the community, supporting patients in their treatment journey.

Qualifications

• HGV Class 2 Licence required to drive the MCCU.
• Clean driving record with eligibility to drive in the UK.
• Understanding of confidentiality and Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Transporting patients and medication to/from West Suffolk Hospital.
• Maintaining the MCCU and reporting mechanical defects.
• Assisting nursing staff and ensuring a clean clinical environment.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organisational Skills

Education

HGV Class 2 (Category C) Licence

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Full, clean Driving Licence

Job description

Job summary

To be responsible for the delivery of the Mobile Cancer Care Unit (MCCU) from the West Suffolk Hospital to an agreed daily community location and return the vehicle at the end of the treatment day.

To set up and prepare the MCCU for service on arrival at the site, returning to the West Suffolk Hospital at the end of the working day closing and securing the MCCU.

The driver would also be required to drive the support vehicle as required between the West Suffolk and the MCCU when at the community location as requested by the MCCU team.

Main duties of the job

Planning and organisational Skills:

To carry out a daily MCCU vehicle safety check for example tyre pressures, lights, fluid levels (oil, windscreen wash etc.), completing relevant documentation and escalating any concerns as necessary.

To maintain the vehicle in a clean condition, both internally and externally.

To report any mechanical defects to the Unit Manager, completing any relevant documentation as necessary.

To report any accidents or damage to MCCU to the Unit Manager, completing any relevant documentation as necessary.

To maintain and submit vehicle log sheets on a weekly basis including journey details and mileage travelled.

To transport patients to and/or from their own home, as and when required.

To transport medication and equipment to and from West Suffolk Hospital.

Support Duties:

To assist with non-clinical activities in order to ensure the smooth running of the MCCU; for example checking/setting up equipment, re-stocking trollies/cupboards, cleaning, emptying waste bins, running errands etc.

To give patients a warm welcome on arrival at the MCCU, assisting them with access to and from the vehicle when required.

To provide refreshments to patients on board the MCCU.

To assist nursing staff in the provision of high quality care to all patients receiving treatment in the MCCU.

To adhere to and promote all Trust Health and Safety and Hygiene policies and procedures.

To work in accordance with all other Trust policies and procedures.

About us

#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community

We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.

The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.

Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.

We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.

With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.

Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?

Details Date posted

18 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

179-5817425-IJA

Job locations

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Job description Job responsibilities

Qualifications:

Full, clean Driving Licence with eligibility to drive in the United Kingdom

HGV Class 2 ( Category C) Licence

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Drivers Qualification Card

Experience & Knowledge:

Previous experience of driving an LGV

Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998

Relevant Health & Safety legislation

Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean

Skills & Abilities:

Able to communicate with a range of people

Understanding of the importance of good customer service

Personal Qualities:

Diplomatic and calm under pressure

Self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and within a team

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Job description Job responsibilities

Qualifications:

Full, clean Driving Licence with eligibility to drive in the United Kingdom

HGV Class 2 ( Category C) Licence

Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)

Drivers Qualification Card

Experience & Knowledge:

Previous experience of driving an LGV

Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998

Relevant Health & Safety legislation

Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean

Skills & Abilities:

Able to communicate with a range of people

Understanding of the importance of good customer service

Personal Qualities:

Diplomatic and calm under pressure

Self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and within a team

The closing date for this vacancy may change if we receive a strong response. Please ensure that you apply for any post you are interested in as soon as possible.

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential

• Full, clean Driving Licence with eligibility to drive in the United Kingdom
• HGV Class 2 ( Category C) Licence
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Drivers Qualification Card

Experience & Knowledge Essential

• Previous experience of driving an LGV
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998
• Relevant Health & Safety legislation
• Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Able to communicate with a range of people
• Understanding of the importance of good customer service

Personal Qualities Essential

• Diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and within a team

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential

• Full, clean Driving Licence with eligibility to drive in the United Kingdom
• HGV Class 2 ( Category C) Licence
• Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)
• Drivers Qualification Card

Experience & Knowledge Essential

• Previous experience of driving an LGV
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998
• Relevant Health & Safety legislation
• Demonstrates an awareness of the importance of keeping the clinical environment safe and clean

Skills & Abilities Essential

• Able to communicate with a range of people
• Understanding of the importance of good customer service

Personal Qualities Essential

• Diplomatic and calm under pressure
• Self-motivated and able to work both autonomously and within a team

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

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Suffolk Hospital

Hardwick Lane

Bury St Edmunds

IP33 2QZ

Employer's website

https://www.wsh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)