Chemotherapy Support Worker | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Chesterfield seeks a passionate individual to assist nursing staff in providing high-quality care to patients receiving chemotherapy treatments. Key responsibilities include supporting qualified staff, effective communication regarding patient needs, and contributing to infection control. Suitable candidates will have a caring attitude and a commitment to continual personal development. The role offers an opportunity to begin QCF level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under qualified nursing staff.
• Familiarity with health & safety policies.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient care programmes.
• Ensure effective communication regarding patient needs.
• Participate in the control of infection.

Skills

Passionate and dedicated

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Completion of Care Certificate

QCF level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support

Job description

Overview

The post holder will assist qualified nursing staff with the provision of high quality care to patients receiving a variety of chemotherapy and anti-cancer treatments. You will need to be a passionate, dedicated individual who is caring and hard working to join the hard working and professional chemotherapy team.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of qualified staff, assist with the delivery of a programme of care undertaking duties as delegated by qualified members of the nursing team.
• Communicate all relevant information concerning the patient’s needs/cares to the appropriate qualified nurse responsible for the patient.
• Contribute to effective communication in the ward/department by assisting with appropriate administration duties.
• Work with colleagues in the control of infection; having an awareness of current practices and participating in decontamination duties.
• Work with colleagues to promote the development of the nursing model and agreed ward objectives.
• Work with colleagues to continually improve standards of nursing practice.
• Maintain good working relationships with other members of staff.
• Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health & safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post.
• Acknowledge patients/relatives concerns and complaints and referring on to the appropriate colleagues as required.
• Assist the Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure that services comply with the standards required by the Professional Bodies.
• As part of the Trust’s appraisal process, identify own learning needs and participate in continual development of a learning environment, to gain and share knowledge and skills.
• Completion of the Care Certificate & to commence the QCF level 2 Clinical Healthcare Support and complete within 12 months.

Our Values

• Compassion: Compassionate care delivered with professionalism and a positive, friendly attitude.
• Achievement: Excellent care, safe services and a positive experience every time; exceeding expectations through innovation and endeavour.
• Relationships: An open and honest relationship with patients, staff, partners and communities; working in partnership in the interests of patients.
• Environment: Providing a hospital environment that is modern, clean and safe; conducive to care and recovery, and a good place to work.

The post holder will assist qualified nursing staff with the provision of high quality care to patients receiving a variety of chemotherapy and anti-cancer treatments. You will need to be a passionate, dedicated individual who is caring and hard working willing to join the hard working and professional chemotherapy team.

This job description attached acts as a guideline to the responsibilities of the post holder and will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder and amended to meet changing professional and service needs.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025