Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 2 HCA posts within our regional Cancer Centre. The post holder would be responsible for supporting the running of Outpatient Clinics for cancer patients and supporting clinical staff. We are looking for hard working, enthusiastic people with good communication skills to join our busy team. Previous experience is desirable. Advert To assist in the provision of high quality care to patients and their families under the direction and supervision of the Multi-Disciplinary Team. Demonstrate a range of nursing skills to meet the needs of patients whilst promoting dignity, privacy and respect. To comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. To provide a range of healthcare and non-nursing duties, ensuring an efficient and effective service to the ward/department at all times. T h e p o s t h ol d e r w ill a s s i s t t h e cli n ic s t a f f a n d d oct o rs in t h e care of p a t i e n ts in t h e O n col o gy Outpatients se t t i n g. T h e y w i l l al s o p r o v i d e p r o f es s io n al a n d eff i ci e n t c l e rical, a d m i n i s tr a ti v e a n d r e c e p ti on i s t du ties in o r d e r to su pp ort t h e r e gi s te r e d nu r se. Working for our organisation Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us. Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible. A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo Detailed job description and main responsibilities T o work with th e R e g i s te r e d Nu r s e t o mai n t a in s m ooth r unn i n g cli n ics s e ss io n s. · T o e n s u re t h at p a t i e n t co n f i d e n ti a lity is m ai n t a i n e d a n d p a t i e n ts ’ rig h ts a n d d igni t y are r es pe cted in li n e with T r u s t p olic y. · Co m m un icate e f f e ct i ve ly w i t h all d i s cipl i ne s o f s t a f f a s a pp r op ria t e a n d al s o w ith p a t i e n ts a n d th e ir fam i li e s. Acc e p ts r e s p o n s i b ility f or e nsu ri n g o w n p ractice is s a f e. R e p orts a n y un t o w ard i n cide n ts to t h e nu r s e in c h arge an d p artici p a t e s in th e d oc u me n t a ti o n o f th is i n cide n t as p e r T r u s t P o l i c y. T o m ai n t a in go o d c u s t o m e r se r v i c e s ki l ls w h e n d e ali n g w ith p a t i e n ts a n d v i s it o r s in t h e d e p artm e n t. T o p artici p a t e in t rai n i n g, e du ca t ion an d m ee ti n gs a s r e que s ted b y th e r e gi s t e r e d nu r s e. · To be able to administer and seek advice on the appropriate first aid measures in an emergency. Ensure that patient/client privacy is maintained and that dignity and freedom of choice is enhanced. Correctly use aids and equipment supplied for patients. Report needs and obvious defects of this equipment to the nurse in charge. The Health Care Assistant is not responsible for the initial ordering of aids and equipment nor for their mechanical maintenance. In the interests of health and safety, the Health Care Assistant should only undertake manual handing of patients after having received adequate training and instruction. For further information please refer to the attached JD. If you would like an informal visit Please contact Oncology Outpatients Manager Denine Williams 01483 571122 Ex 3099