Clinical Healthcare Support Worker, Band 3-Oncology Outpatients

NHS; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker in Oncology Outpatients at a leading NHS trust. You will join a dedicated team providing care to patients undergoing oncology treatments. The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with a focus on teamwork and compassion. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, with a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate required.
• Previous experience in OPD area is desirable.
• Previous NHS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality services under supervision.
• Provide nursing and personal care to patients.
• Support day-to-day running of services.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above

Tools

Basic IT skills

Job description

Go back Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Healthcare Support Worker, Band 3 - Oncology Outpatients

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Clinical Healthcare Support Worker, Band 3 - Oncology Outpatients (30 hours a week)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic outpatient HCSWs to join our existing teams within Oncology Outpatients at CGH. We are looking for HCSWs who possess good organisational and people skills, along with a variety of nursing skills.

We are a dedicated and supportive team providing treatment and care to a wide variety of patients. Our departments are busy, unpredictable environments, where we care for patients attending appointments for oncology treatments and procedures.

Our department operates Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm. The successful candidate will be expected to work within these hours.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the outpatient's clinical team, assisting in the delivery of high-quality services under the supervision of qualified staff. To support all staff with the day-to-day running of services at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

To work effectively with people at all levels and as a team member. To undertake link roles that will assist in the smooth running of the department. To provide nursing and personal care, contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for staff, patients, and visitors. To communicate effectively, especially where patient ability to do so may be compromised, and to chaperone when required. To contribute towards a forward-thinking, compassionate, and inclusive workforce that emphasizes teamwork.

About us

We are seeking highly compassionate and enthusiastic HCAs with good communication and people skills to help us continue delivering outstanding care. We are an experienced team committed to our patients' hospital experience.

The successful candidate will work within our Oncology Outpatients setting and rotate to our Chemotherapy Administration Outpatient Department. We actively support staff development within their roles.

Our departments are open Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm, with occasional late finishes.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description for more information on the main responsibilities for this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Care Certificate
• Basic IT skills appropriate to the role
• Ability to work on own initiative at times
• Ability to work well within a team, motivated and enthusiastic
• Flexible approach to working
• Good personal and communication skills
• GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above
• Previous experience in OPD area (desirable)
• Previous NHS experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£24,625 to £25,674 per year (pro-rata if part-time)