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Job summary

Main area
Clinical oncology and cancer care
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
344-7924DCB
Employer
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
QEQM Hospital
Town
Margate
Salary
£22,816 - £24,336 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/07/2024 23:59

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East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Healthcare Assistant

Band 3

Job overview

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistant to join our team at the Viking Day Unit  Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital .

To provide support to the Nursing team whilst ensuring the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service need.  This job entails contributing to the delivery of patients’ individual care under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse, whilst supporting the entire team with day to day running of the unit. 

Main duties of the job

The main duties of this role will be to support the day to day running of the unit. This entails providing support to the nursing staff in a variety of ways, such as undertaking clerical work, working personally with patients and helping to maintain a high standard of care, cleanliness and safety within the chemotherapy unit.  It will involve working with multi-disciplinary teams and having the ability to develop effective relationships outside of our team to ensure a smooth effective journey for the patients.

Working for our organisation

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 695,000 people. 

Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: ‘People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’.

We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called ‘We care’. It’s about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We’re looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

NHSEI have always been clear that staff have a professional duty to get vaccinated and it remains our best line of defence against COVID-19. As such NHS organisation including Primary Care, are encouraged to continue engaging with and supporting their staff to inform their decisions in order to drive vaccine confidence, protect themselves, patients, and everyone else. NHSEI has produced COVID-19 vaccine communication materials.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • 12 months experience as a HCA
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working with oncology and haematology patients

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to deliver high quality care
  • competent in venepuncture
  • Basic computer and keyboard skills
  • Ability to undertake and understand monitoring of patients vital signs
  • Competent in undertaking investigations and procedures such as ECG's, blood glucose monitoring
Desirable criteria
  • Willingness to develop CVAD skills
  • Second checking blood transfusion
  • Competent in venesection

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of general education
  • completed care certificate
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates good IT skills

Other

Essential criteria
  • Flexibility and openness to working in a range of areas/hospitals
  • To be aware of and adhere to the Trusts Values

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Participation in personal development
  • Good understanding of infection control and aseptic non-touch technique
Desirable criteria
  • Demonstrates is an active link nurse

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion is the leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion in the workplace.Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - BronzeImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerThe Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion (enei) is the UK's leading employer network covering all aspects of equality and inclusion issues in the workplace.Prince's Trust - Proud to support the Prince's trust - Youth can do itStep into healthHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingArmed Forces Covenant

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Carrie Merry
Job title
Chemotherapy Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01843234488
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