Job overview
Can you imagine being a vital part of a team? All units are special for their own reasons, however we'd be lying if we said, we didn't think that the Chemotherapy Unit was an extra special unit to work on and you can be part of the team!
You will provide non-clinical support to the unit team carrying out tasks in order to facilitate an efficient patient service.
We’re a small team but this is a HUGE opportunity. We are busy, it’s fast paced but by goodness we hit things head on and move mountains.
Our team are proud to look after people from all ages, ethnicities, genders, giving them genuine love, care and support when they are often at their most scared and anxious. We all know the impact Cancer has, so joining our team, you will play such a big part in our patients journey
We are proud of our whole team approach. You will see your colleagues every day which ensures our strong team approach as we work collectively to support every patient & their families through this very difficult time.
The impact you make is essential part of working with us. You may never have considered working in our Oncology Service so we welcome you with open arms.
Main duties of the job
The essence of the role is to assist in maintaining a safe and clean working environment for patients and staff, and to ensure that stocks and supplies are kept at adequate levels within the clinical environment.
You will be responsible for assisting the nursing staff in providing refreshments for patients on the Unit.
You will have autonomy in the ordering of stores, the reporting of faults and the initiation of works as required ensuring safe and smooth running of the Unit.
This is a very active and demanding role. The post holder will be expected to collect and deliver items to other departments within the hospital, on regular occasions throughout the day.
You will attend necessary meetings, feeding back relevant information, action within your own scope and share responsibilities with senior staff to enable them to delegate to the appropriate person.
Working for our organisation
We have 10,000 fantastic people working hard to deliver quality services to our patients. Whatever your role, you help look after 370,000 people in our local area & give specialist care to 1.5 million people across Lancashire & Cumbria.
Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely does make a difference to support our patients & staff, ensuring we keep thriving & delivering outstanding healthcare right across our local towns.
You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet fab people & do things you’d never have done. You’ll learn about working in a hospital, interacting with people from all different roles to build skills & enhance your career path.
You’ll make an impact, be challenged to think differently, be bold & help innovate to keep improving things. Everything we do centres around patient care which means your role is pivotal and something really to be proud of.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Duties to include but not be limited to:
1. Responsibility for cleanliness and appropriate storage of all equipment and furnishings and keeping them in a good state of repair.
2. To provide support to clinical staff in maintaining a clean environment, maintaining strict cleaning schedule records.
3. To ensure that both the staff and patient kitchen area on the unit is kept clean, tidy and stocked and that both fridge temperatures are monitored daily
4. Supply support in non-clinical duties in relation to patient needs.
5. To maintain medical supplies etc. to pre-determined levels and ensure all supplies are put away as necessary.
6. To ensure that all equipment and supplies are within ‘use by’ date and used within date order.
7. Participate in the completion of audits, particularly relating to infection prevention and control
8. Maintenance of clinical environment with control of infection control issues.
9. Ensure a clean, safe, tidy and comfortable clinical environment
10. To ensure the safe storage of equipment and maintenance of unit
stock levels.
11. Assist with unit audits
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
12. Previous experience of working with the public
13. Aware of the concept and application of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
14. Previous experience of working with patients/or in a healthcare setting
15. Previous experience as an NHS housekeeper
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
16. Educated to GCSE or equivalent level
Desirable criteria
17. GCSE Maths & English Grade C or above OR level 2 Numeracy skills and level 2 Literacy skills)
18. Basic food hygiene certificate
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
19. Good communication skills
20. Sound understanding of the role
21. Able to use tact and diplomacy
22. Able to use tact and diplomacy
23. Basic IT skills
24. Physical ability to walk to and from other key departments within the hospital.
Desirable criteria
25. Experience using the quaramed system
26. Experience using the oracle system