Healthcare Support Worker on Macmillan Renton Unit.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a dedicated team providing cancer care at Hereford County Hospital. As a Healthcare Support Worker in the Macmillan Renton Cancer Unit, you will assist clinical teams to provide care and support patients through their cancer journeys.
You will be trained in supporting with breast care procedures, chaperone, performing phlebotomy as an essential skill, and any other skills that are required of you as a supporting HCA in MRU.
Main duties of the job
To support the activities of the Macmillan Renton Unit (MRU) in the provision of cancer care, e.g. outpatient breast clinic.
To work under the direct or indirect supervision of and in support of the Consultant, registered nurse, and/or the registered Allied Health Professional, carrying out delegated nursing and non‑nursing duties to promote patient‑centred care.
To ensure that all duties required to assist the clinician performing the clinic are completed in a timely manner to ensure the best patient experience possible, and to be mindful at all times of the impact on patients of your own actions.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
* Maths and English grade 3-9 or A, B, C, D
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
* NVQ Level II / III and/or Diploma in Health & Social Care 2 / 3
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Demonstrate knowledge of roles and responsibilities within a clinical setting
* Willingness to work towards NVQ II/III in care or equivalent
* Demonstrate skills to other newly appointed HCA
* Competent venepuncture and ECG skills
Experience
* Previous experience in a care environment
* Advanced communication ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to a wide range of people
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.
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