Compassionate Radiotherapy Support Worker

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The role involves liaising with department staff to ensure patient comfort and timely communications, handling paperwork within competency, and contributing to continuous improvement in patient experience across the department.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English grade 4-9 OR A-C OR Functional Skills level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy
• Basic IT skills

Responsibilities

• Provide good quality personalised care in accordance with agreed local and national standards.
• Take samples from patients for testing or dispatching e.g. Urine, sputum, faeces, swabs, bloods and assist staff with relevant clinical procedures.
• Assist staff in caring for patients waiting in the department/awaiting admission, undertaking clinical duties relevant to area after competencies are achieved.
• Assist in maintaining standards of care to improve patient experience and outcomes.
• Promote equality in care and practice by recognising the needs and choices of individuals.
• Maintain patient safety and environment to conform with health, safety and security legislation and guidelines.
• Contribute to a clean, safe and productive care environment.
• Resolve issues and report outcomes to line manager.

Education

NVQ Level 2 in care or equivalent

Job description

The role involves liaising with department staff to ensure patient comfort and timely communications, handling paperwork within competency, and contributing to continuous improvement in patient experience across the department.