Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Oncology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 282-HCSW-Sutton
- Employer
- The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- The Royal Marsden Hospital Sutton
- Town
- Sutton
- Salary
- £28,622 - £30,225 per annum/pro rata- dependant on hours offered
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 14/11/2024 08:00
Employer heading
Health Care Support Worker Open Day
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides. The Royal Marsden serves a local, regional, national, and international population from two hospital sites, Chelsea and Sutton.
We are hosting an Open Day on Wednesday 20th November 2024 at our Sutton Site.
You will ideally have 6 months experience and must have completed the care certificate training.
Main duties of the job
To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift.
To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities, and work autonomously under supervision of a registered nurse.
As an integral member of the nursing team work with team members to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients
Working for our organisation
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift co-ordinator.
Clinical Responsibility
To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards.
Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.
Measuring and recording patients’ height and weight.
Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling. After training and assessment of competency.
Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for HCSW that has been ratified through NRRAC.
Assisting with nutrition where applicable e.g. assisting with menu completion, feeding assistance. Working closely with the ward host/hostess and housekeeper. Understanding the dietary needs of patients and utilise diet charts and fluid balance charts appropriately.
Liaising with the trusts MDT as appropriate to ensure complete holistic care is provided and harm free care is monitored.
Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues including attendance at mandatory training; an understanding of policy and
Administration / Clerical
Greeting patients on their arrival to the department; orientating patients and ensuring they are made aware of single sex accommodation (e.g. toilets, changing rooms) where applicable.
Answering telephones and dealing with enquiries and or taking messages.
Admitting/discharging patients on the bed board in the absence of ward clerk.
Updating the kitchen/staff board on any changes to dietary needs of patients.
Person specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Completed Care Certificate
- Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable criteria
- NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2, working towards Level 3
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position
- Experience of working with computers (keyboard skills, data entry)
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with oncology patients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Zoe Collins
- Job title
- Resourcing Specialist
- Email address
- [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Support
Open Monday to Friday
08:30 am to 17:30pm
- Telephone
- 01629 690825
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