Clinical Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3 - Oncology

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker at the Dyson Cancer Centre. This role in oncology requires you to assist in patient care and thrive in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates possess communication skills, a caring approach, and previous healthcare experience.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience of working as healthcare assistant in acute setting.
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
• Committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care and other ward-related duties under supervision.
• Carry out routine and extended role duties as instructed.
• Contribute to teamwork in patient care with nursing colleagues.

Skills

Communication

Caring Approach

Workload Prioritization

Education

Care Certificate or equivalent

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Job Overview

Join our vibrant and dynamic multidisciplinary team as a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) and make a difference in the lives of patients at the Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH!

Our Oncology Outpatients department offers compassionate care to adult patients with cancer and haematological disorders. With the unit working from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic team player who possesses outstanding communication skills and the drive to succeed. If you have previous healthcare experience, that’s a huge plus!

In return, we’ll provide an enriching environment where you can develop your clinical knowledge and skills while being fully supported by our dedicated team.

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey?

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, reach out to Chanchel Ravi, Sister, Oncology OPD. Your next adventure in healthcare awaits!

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
  
  

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

• Oncology OPD Healthcare_Support_Worker Band 3 JD new format (PDF, 405.0KB)
• Join the RUH (PDF, 1.1MB)
  
  

Further details / informal visits contact

Name Chanchel Ravi Job title Junior Sister Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01225821861 Additional information

Reshmi Ravi

Matron for specilaist services

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