Job summary
We are recruiting for a Clinical Support Worker who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.
We are a busy department open Monday to from Friday, where we look after patients attending for treatments & supporting them through their cancer journey, using systemic anti-cancer treatments and radiotherapy.
The work is primarily running clinics but Phlebotomy, management and care of CVAD's are also involved, for which training can be provided and undertaking ECGs and other directed clinical and support tasks. Computer skills would also be helpful.
Applicants need to poses an Apprenticeship Level 3 in Health or NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.
In addition, you will receive a High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,714 and a maximum payment of £ 5,941 per annum pro rata.
At the heart of everything we do are our core values:Include,Respect, andImprove. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.
Main duties of the job
Assist the registered nurses in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients receiving chemotherapy and supportive treatments.
Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Ensure that the role enhances the smooth running of the unit by proactively undertaking tasks within own scope of responsibility and supporting task undertaken by the trained staff as necessary.
Participate in the development of self and others.
Performing physiological observations, ECG's and personal care.
About us
At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.
We run the following hospitals:
* The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
* New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
* Hertford County, Hertford
* Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood
We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.
We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
HA6 2RN
Job description
Job responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.
We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
* GCSEs (or equivalent qualification or standard) in English and Math
Desirable
* Care Certificate
* Health and Social Care Level 2
Previous Experience
Desirable
* Experience of healthcare or care work
* Experience of working with the general public or a range of different people
Skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively people with varying levels of understanding
* Evidence of being self-motivated
* Basic IT skills - ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurized environment
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to use judgement on when to escalate issues and problems
Desirable
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to communicate effectively with patients within a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of clinical setting and clinical care
Desirable
* Knowledge of a range of clinical procedures
Other Requirements
Essential
* Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
* Role model our Trust values every day
Person Specification
Qualifications / Training
Essential
* GCSEs (or equivalent qualification or standard) in English and Math
Desirable
* Care Certificate
* Health and Social Care Level 2
Previous Experience
Desirable
* Experience of healthcare or care work
* Experience of working with the general public or a range of different people
Skills
Essential
* Ability to communicate effectively people with varying levels of understanding
* Evidence of being self-motivated
* Basic IT skills - ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop
* Excellent time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work in a busy, sometimes pressurized environment
* Ability to work to deadlines
* Ability to use judgement on when to escalate issues and problems
Desirable
* Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to use them to communicate effectively with patients within a multi-disciplinary team
Knowledge
Essential
* Awareness of clinical setting and clinical care
Desirable
* Knowledge of a range of clinical procedures
Other Requirements
Essential
* Understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion
* Role model our Trust values every day
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.
Employer details
Employer name
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
HA6 2RN
Employer's website
https://www.enherts- (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer details
Employer name
East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust
Address
Mount Vernon Cancer Centre
Rickmansworth Road
Northwood
HA6 2RN
Employer's website
https://www.enherts- (Opens in a new tab)
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