An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Primrose Unit for a part‑time experienced Clinical Support Worker to join our oncology clinics, phlebotomy service, and chemotherapy suite.
As a senior Clinical Support Worker , you will provide guidance and support to junior CSWs and work closely with chemotherapy nurses, consultants, and allied health professionals. Together, you will deliver compassionate, individualised, and holistic care to cancer patients within a safe, supportive, and caring environment.
The post holder will undertake delegated duties involving the direct care of chemotherapy patients within the Macmillan Primrose Unit, working under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include supporting the delivery of outpatient oncology clinics, assisting in the phlebotomy clinic, and working within the chemotherapy suite on a rotational basis.
We are seeking someone who is a true team player, with strong listening and organisational skills, an empathetic approach, and excellent communication abilities — someone who is ready to embrace a rewarding and meaningful challenge.
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
To provide skilled nursing care under the supervision of the nurse providing care, undertaking routine and specifically identified tasks. This will include but is not limited to patient observation, phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and, ECG’s, cannulation removal, scalp cooling therapy.
Requesting Blood tests on ICE as per instruction from registered nurses or medical team..
Undertake patient care, ensuring privacy and dignity maintained whilst being aware of physical and psychological needs.
Alert the registered nurse or responsible clinical team promptly of any concerns or changes in the patient’s condition.
To rotate between chemotherapy day unit, outpatient clinics and phlebotomy clinic.
To prepare clinics, ensuring that all required information and consideration are given ahead of treatment/ clinic appointments to avoid any on the day delay.
Check all clinic areas at the end of the day for paperwork and all areas are clean and tidy.
Assist in clerical and administrative duties as required.
To action any patient outcomes following clinic reviews e.g. scanning radiotherapy sheets to tertiary centre, prescription requests.
Communication with patients, schedulers and parent team where changes in patient’s upcoming appointments maybe required
Please refer to the attached JD.
