Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Chemotherapy Day Unit
and Oncology Clinic Nursing Staff as a Healthcare Assistant. The
post will involve rotation between the Chemotherapy Treatment Unit and
the Outpatient Review Clinics to provide support to the nursing team
and the patients treated here. The post is to work up to 37.5
hours per week to be worked 8am-6pm and set working days would be
possible on discussion with the unit manager. We would also be happy
to consider part time hours. There is a requirement for the
appointee to work an occasional Saturday (9am-5pm) on a rota basis
with other HCAs within the unit as and when additional clinics are
required - in this case an additional day off would be given during
the week.
Main duties of the job
The role of the postholder is diverse. In the Chemotherapy Unit the
successful applicant will be required to undertake observations of
patients receiving chemotherapy; providing drinks and meals for
patients as required; acting as a runner between the Chemotherapy Unit
and Pathology/ Pharmacy as needed; supporting the nursing staff within
the unit as they place peripherally inserted central catheters and
undertaking simple dressings.
Within the Outpatient Clinic the role involves weighing and calling
patients through for consultation, chaperoning patients having
clinical examination, undertaking simple dressings; and undertaking
observations as required.
In both areas a large part of the job role involve communicating and
supporting patients and their relatives so there will be a large
amount of working with the public involved.
Working for your organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached
document entitled Job Description.
