Healthcare Assistant - Woodlands Centre - Huntingdon North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Pacomarine Limited; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team in Haematology/Oncology Care as a Health Care Assistant. This role is vital in supporting patients battling blood disorders and cancer, providing care, comfort, and a listening ear. You'll work closely with a dynamic multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality care under the guidance of experienced practitioners. The position offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusivity. If you're a dedicated healthcare professional looking to make a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours

Opportunities for career development

Wellbeing support

Access to in-house physiotherapy

Subsidised meals at on-site canteens

Subsidised staff parking

Free Stagecoach Bus Travel

Qualifications

• Compassionate care under guidance of Registered Practitioner.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients with blood disorders and cancer.
• Assist Consultants and Specialist nurses in clinics.

Skills

Communication Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Phlebotomy

Cannulation

Education

Healthcare Qualification

Tools

NHS Pension Scheme

Job description

Make a difference in Haematology/Oncology Care!

Are you a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional? Join our Haematology/Oncology Unit (Woodlands Centre) as a Health Care Assistant and become a vital part of our team.

You’ll provide crucial support to patients battling blood disorders and cancer, offering care, comfort, and a listening ear during their treatment. With your exceptional communication skills and empathy, you’ll help create a supportive, healing environment.

The post holder will deliver compassionate, high-quality care under the guidance of a Registered Practitioner, ensuring patient privacy, dignity, and individualised care. They will promptly report any changes or concerns regarding the patient's wellbeing.

Apply today and help us transform lives through compassionate care!

Please note: banding of post will depend on skills achieved by applicants and the current Band 3 pathway.

You will be based within the Centre helping support the Consultants and Specialist nurses in the smooth and efficient running of their clinics. You will undertake phlebotomy and cannulation but all necessary training will be provided. You must possess excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team as well as on your own. You will need to be calm, professional and efficient. This can be a demanding role and it is essential you enjoy being a team player.

Our department is exciting, innovative and challenging. This is a great opportunity for you to join a highly skilled, dynamic, enthusiastic and friendly multidisciplinary team. We are committed to ongoing staff development and provide excellent educational opportunities. Working here is a genuine team working experience where staff are valued and actively supported to further develop skills and knowledge.

We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.

As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:

1. Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
2. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme;
3. Flexible working opportunities;
4. Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
5. Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
6. Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
7. Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
8. On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
9. Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
10. Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.

Please see attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.

This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Dec 2024.