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Job summary

Main area
Families and Specialist Services
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Job share
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
427-6564402
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Bath,
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/09/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Clinical Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3 - Oncology

Band 3

Job overview

We are currently seeking to recruit a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to work within our busy and dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Oncology Outpatients department provide care to adult haematology and oncology patients with cancer and haematological disorders in the new Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH.

The units are open Monday to Friday 08.00-18.00. 

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, a good team player and have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.  Previous health care experience is highly advantageous.

In return we will develop your clinical knowledge and skill within a supportive environment.  

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact 

Chanchel Ravi, Sister, Oncology OPD

Main duties of the job

To assist in patient care and other ward/department related duties under the supervision of the trained nurse. To carry out routine and additional/extended role duties, when trained and assessed as competent, as instructed by and under the supervision of the registered nurse in charge. To contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with nursing colleagues and all members of the multi-disciplinary team, and work in accordance with the Trust values and hospital policies at all times.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

 

Person specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality
  • Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives
  • Care Certificate or equivalent
  • Experience of working as healthcare assistant in acute setting
Desirable criteria
  • IT skills

Specific Skills

Essential criteria
  • Able to prioritise own workload

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

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
Chanchel Ravi
Job title
Junior Sister
Email address
[email protected]
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