Overview
Due to movement of an existing staff member to do their TNA training an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Chemotherapy Day Unit Nursing team as a Healthcare Assistant. This is an experienced, dedicated and well established team who would support the new applicant in settling into the role.
Responsibilities
* The post will involve rotation between the Treatment Unit and the Outpatient Review Clinics to provide support to the nursing team and the patients treated here.
* In the Treatment Unit, undertake observations of patients receiving chemotherapy; provide drinks and meals for patients as required; act as a runner between the Unit and Pathology/ Pharmacy as needed; support the nursing staff within the unit as they place peripherally inserted central catheters and undertake simple dressings; collect blood products from pathology to support the transfusion workload of the unit.
* Within the Outpatient Clinic, weigh and call patients through for consultation, chaperone patients having clinical examination, undertake simple dressings; and undertake observations as required.
* A large part of the job role involves communicating and supporting patients and their relatives, so there will be a large amount of interaction with the public.
Hours and working pattern
Up to 37.5 hours per week to be worked between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday. Set working days would be possible on discussion with the unit manager.
Qualifications
* GCSEs in Maths and English at grades 9 – 4 (or equivalent).
Training and Trust values
We have a set of established Trust Values and expect all staff to work within these at all times. We would also expect you to be able to demonstrate how you work within our Trust Values as this is very important to us. We are committed to supporting our staff with suitable training and development opportunities and will provide any necessary training to meet the needs of the role.
Additional information
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
This advert closes on Tuesday 2 Sep 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr