Healthcare Support Worker

Velindre Cancer Centre; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Velindre University NHS Trust in Cardiff is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join the clinical nursing team, supporting both clinical and non-clinical practices and assisting with basic physical and emotional patient care, under supervision.

The role may cover Chemotherapy Service, Outpatients or Inpatients, with Welsh language skills being desirable. You will contribute to education, stock maintenance and observation recording, promoting safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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 their 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

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or

Person Specification

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£26,813 to £27,890 a yearper annum pro rata