Mobile Cancer Care Unit Driver - Steeton, United Kingdom - Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

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Steeton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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/roomsare 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 customers 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 nurse19.

To transport drugs and blood as required as per AGH guidelines and MCCU policy.