Responsibilities
Support the running of outpatient clinics for cancer patients and clinical staff under the supervision of the Multi-Disciplinary Team.
Demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet patient needs while promoting dignity, privacy, and respect.
Provide healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times.
Assist clinic staff and doctors in the oncology outpatient setting and perform professional clerical, administrative and receptionist duties to support the registered nurse.
Work with the registered nurse to maintain smooth clinic sessions.
* Ensure patient confidentiality and respect patient rights and dignity in line with Trust policy.
* Communicate effectively with all disciplines of staff as well as with patients and their families.
* Accept responsibility for ensuring personal practice is safe; report any untoward incidents to the nurse in charge and participate in incident documentation as per Trust Policy.
* Maintain good customer service skills when dealing with patients and visitors in the department.
* Participate in training, education, and meetings as requested by the registered nurse.
* Administer and seek advice on appropriate first aid measures in an emergency.
* Ensure patient/client privacy is maintained and dignity and freedom of choice are enhanced.
* Correctly use aids and equipment supplied for patients; report needs and obvious defects to the nurse in charge. The Health Care Assistant is not responsible for ordering or mechanical maintenance of aids and equipment.
* In the interests of health and safety, undertake manual handling of patients only after adequate training and instruction.
Qualifications
Hard working, enthusiastic people with good communication skills. Previous experience is desirable.
About Royal Surrey
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. With 5,000 colleagues, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program and a commitment to developing and advancing careers. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from interview through tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined‑up care bridging hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community sites at Milford, Haslemere, and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
Our Care Quality Commission rating is Outstanding. Royal Surrey is investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment over the next few years.
Although it isn’t the Trust’s normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
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