Healthcare Support Worker

Velindre Cancer Centre; Cardiff; In loco; GBP 27.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking an Oncology Nursing Band 3 professional to join the Velindre Cancer Centre team in Cardiff. The post is a permanent role supporting clinical and non-clinical practices, with potential involvement across chemotherapy, outpatients or inpatients.

The role emphasises compassionate care, stock management, and patient observation, within a values-driven Trust. The post emphasises flexible working and professional development opportunities as the organisation

Competenze

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Mansioni

• Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within the outpatient/day case setting under supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional
• Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation
• Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress
• Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes
• Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff
• Assists with patient education
• Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales

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Main area Oncology Nursing Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (part time and full time hours) Job ref 120-ACS164-1126

Site Velindre Cancer Centre Town Whitchurch Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in working for Velindre Cancer Centre (VCC), which is a committed equal opportunities employer. VCC welcomes applications from people who share our vision;

Velindre University NHS Trust will be recognised locally, nationally and internationally as a renowned organisation of excellence for patient and donor care, education and research.

our values;

• Caring
• Respectful
• Accountable

& who will complement our current experienced and specialist employees who are passionate about working in an organisation with the ambition to provide world class services & care to our patients.

VCC is an amazing place to work & develop your career. It is undertaking a 5 year transformation programme which will enable cancer services to meet the future needs of our patients across South East Wales. Not only will programme see VCC moving into a new purpose built cancer hospital, it will provide opportunities for patients to receive treatments closer to their homes. The infrastructure changes will offer our employees opportunities to work across a number of sites, in new and different ways, create development opportunities & increase flexible working practices.

VCC provides our employees with a favourable salary and reward / staff benefits & support package.

The Trust also reserves the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement at any stage of the process, to enable internal staff requiring to be redeployed in suitable roles.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

The post holder will work as an integral part of the clinical nursing team to support the clinical area. The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical practices within service. The role will facilitate systems and processes that assist in the fundamental of care delivery to the patient to include stock maintenance, taking and recording of observations and to assist with the basic physical and emotional care of patients and families as directed and under direct supervision of a qualified nurse.

Please be aware that you may be required to cover in Chemotherapy Service, Outpatients or Inpatients.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within the outpatient/day case setting under supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional

Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation

Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress

Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes

Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff

Assists with patient education

Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales

Working for our organisation

At Velindre University NHS Trust, we are proud to deliver specialist services across Wales through the Velindre Cancer Centre and Welsh Blood Service, supported by our corporate teams and partnerships with NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales.

As we look to the future, we are preparing for the opening of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) in Spring 2027—an exciting milestone that will transform cancer care for our population. Located within easy reach of the vibrant city of Cardiff and the stunning Brecon Beacons, we offer a unique working environment that combines innovation, collaboration and an excellent quality of life.

Since our formation in 1994, our dedicated workforce has remained committed to delivering the principles of prudent healthcare across a wide range of roles. We continue to play a vital role in our communities and have ambitious plans to further improve the services we provide.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Trust values. We are caring, respectful, and accountable in how we work with patients, donors, partners and each other—ensuring we deliver the highest standards of care while continuously striving to improve.

If you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, embraces innovation, and offers rewarding career opportunities in an inspiring setting, Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Experience

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification

Skills and Attributes

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
• Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Other

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

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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.