Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
Would you like to be part of our team at Chemotherapy day unit at Singleton Hospital?
In this Health Board we aspire to be driven by our values; where every person that works for us, regardless of their role, is expected to demonstrate the values of “caring for each other”, “working together” and “always improving”.
We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic and reliable individual to support with the management of complex oncology patients attending our chemotherapy day unit for Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person centred care.
The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual’s notes.
They will assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner.
The successful candidate would be expected to undertake training in phlebotomy.
Communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all
members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
2. Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
3. Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care
Desirable criteria
5. Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
6. Experience of working within the NHS.
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
7. Good communication skills – verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
8. Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
9. Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
10. Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
11. Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.
12. Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS.
13. Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.
Desirable criteria
14. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
other
Essential criteria
15. Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check.
16. Ability to work a range of shift patterns.
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable