Care Closer to Driver

We are looking to appoint a new member of the team who is interested in being part of an extraordinary new pilot bringing cancer care directly to children and families across the North West of England & Wales region.

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable driver(s) to help launch our innovative mobile unit, making a real difference with every journey.

• A full clean driving licence (HGV)
• Confidence driving larger vehicles (HGV)
• A calm, caring approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility and a strong sense of responsibility

• Prepare the unit for service and close the unit down each day
• Undertake vehicle maintenance and safety checks
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean, safe and presentable condition
• Greet patients and complete administration duties
• Carry out support work as directed by the CC2H nurses and maintain records
• Carry out daily risk assessments before parking and setting up the unit
• Use vehicle and equipment safely and effectively and report any defects immediately
• Carry out all tasks in compliance with department policies and procedures
• Carry out all duties in a safe manner, using only the equipment provided
• Communicate with patients and work colleagues
• Assist in emergency situation under the direction of the CC2H nurses
• Assist in supporting new staff during induction
• Ensure that all Infection Control procedures and related policies are strictly observed at all times
• Ensure the safeguarding of keys provided whilst on duty and to ensure that vehicles/areas/rooms are locked before coming off duty
• Respect at all times the patients' well-being and privacy and their legal right to confidentiality
• Carry out all duties in line with the requirements of the operational procedures in order to provide a quality service and satisfy the customer's requirements
• Undertake any other associated duties to support delivery of the service as required
• Use the Mobile Unit support car as directed by the CC2H nurses
• Transport drugs and blood as required as per Alder Hey and MFT guidelines and MCCU policy

• A rewarding role supporting children and families
• A pioneering service shaping the future of mobile cancer care
• Supportive team environment and positive culture

For more information on the Care Closer to Home (CC2H) project see https://

MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across its workforce. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.