Job Summary
Colchester Hospital is seeking a dedicated driver to make a difference for our cancer patients.
We require a driver with an LGV Class 2 (C) license and experience in driving Light Goods Vehicles to operate our Mobile Chemotherapy Unit (MCU) between Colchester Hospital and various daily locations. Please ensure your LGV Class 2 (C) license is indicated on your application to be considered.
This is a part-time role, totaling 45 hours over 2 weeks. The current schedule includes alternate Mondays (7 hours) and Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9.5 hours). These hours may change based on service needs.
You will interact directly with patients at the MCU's location, offering refreshments, assisting with boarding and alighting, and maintaining cleanliness between patients.
You will coordinate with medical staff to ensure high-quality, continuous care during patient visits.
The role also involves vehicle maintenance and adherence to legal driving requirements.
Main Duties
* Drive the MCU from Colchester General Hospital to designated locations, setting up the unit for patient treatment and ensuring it is tidied and safely returned at day's end.
* Maintain the vehicle through daily inspections and comply with industry standards and road traffic laws.
* Engage with patients at the site, offering refreshments and assisting with mobility, including operating lifts as needed.
About Us
ESNEFT provides hospital and community health services across east Suffolk and north Essex, serving nearly one million people. We employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to staff development, flexible working, and patient-centered care.
We are investing in digital transformation with the Epic EPR system to improve hospital life for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and eager to develop your skills, we want to hear from you. Learn more about working here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted: 09 May 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per year (pro rata)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Location: Colchester, CO4 5JL
Job Responsibilities
For full details, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* LGV Class 2 (C) driving license
* Good standard of numeracy and literacy
Experience (Essential):
* Driving LGV
* Working with the general public
Desirable:
* Experience working with cancer patients
Other Requirements
This role is subject to a DBS check, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Employer Details
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Colchester, CO4 5JL
Website: https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
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