Oncology Clinical Support Worker | Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHSFT; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chesterfield is seeking a part-time nursing professional to assist in their oncology outpatient clinic. Responsibilities include supporting senior staff, managing clinic operations, and training in essential procedures. The ideal candidate will contribute to patient care and ensure a compassionate environment amid varied duties. This role emphasizes flexibility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake training for venepuncture, cannulation, or ECG recording.
• Ability to maintain patient and staff confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of individual programmes of care.
• Communicate patient needs to senior staff.
• Promote infection control and improve standards of nursing practice.

Job description

Overview

The post holder will assist senior staff and clinicians with the provision of individualised nursing care in an outpatient oncology clinic setting.

This is a part time post, working 3 days and totalling 26.5 hours, generally being Monday to Wednesday; however you will need to be flexible across the service, supporting the team in the achievement of outpatient/cancer care objectives whilst also providing support to relatives/carers. You will need to assure the smooth running of oncology outpatient clinics, managing and co-ordinating these clinics efficiently. If you do not possess the skill to venepuncture, cannulate or record ECGs, there is an expected willingness to undertake the necessary training for such.

Responsibilities

• Maintain patient and staff confidentiality at all times
• Under the direction of senior staff assist with the delivery of individual programmes of care undertaking duties as delegated by senior members of the nursing team
• Communicate all relevant information concerning the patient’s needs/care to the appropriate senior members of staff responsible for the patient
• Contribute to effective communication in the department by assisting with appropriate administration duties
• Work with colleagues to promote a conducive environment by assisting in the control of infection; have an awareness of current practices/policies and participate in decontamination duties
• Work with colleagues to promote the development of the department’s philosophy, nursing model and agreed ward objectives
• Work with colleagues to develop clinical expertise and continually improve standards of nursing practice and maintain good working relationships with other members of staff
• Liaise and communicate relevant information to other members of the multidisciplinary team
• Assist in developing a therapeutic and compassionate environment and meet the needs of patients
• Be familiar and comply at all times with relevant operational, personnel, health & safety policies, procedures and protocols applicable to the post
• For more details, see attached Job Description

About the Organisation

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Compassion, Achievement, Relationships, Environment

At Chesterfield Royal our Proud to CARE ethos is at the heart of how we run the hospital looking after our patients and taking care of our staff:

• Compassion: Compassionate care delivered with professionalism and a positive, friendly attitude; care that preserves dignity and respects the person; putting patients at the heart of all we do
• Respect: Respecting the unique and individual contribution that each of our staff members make – fair, positive and inclusive, recognising diversity and using it to enrich our organisation
• Achievement: Excellent care, safe services and a positive experience every time; Exceeding expectations by delivering first-class performance, bettering national standards through innovation and ingenuity
• Relationships: An open and honest relationship with our patients, staff, partners and our communities; Working in partnership in the interests of our patients; Acting in a socially responsible way and meeting our commitments to the local community
• Environment: Providing a hospital environment that is modern, clean and safe – conducive to care and recovery; and a good place to work

Key Information

These are the key areas that support the purpose of the job. This attached job description acts as a guideline to the responsibilities of the post holder, and will be reviewed in consultation with the post holder and amended to meet changing professional and service needs.

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025