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Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Hasland; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS healthcare provider in Hasland is seeking a part-time healthcare assistant to support outpatient and cancer care services. The role involves assisting with clinic operations in a confidential manner and may require training in venepuncture and ECG recording. Flexibility in working hours and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to undertake necessary training for venepuncture, cannulation, or recording ECGs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual programmes of care under senior staff direction.
• Maintain confidentiality and effective communication.
• Promote infection control and good working relationships.

Skills

Willingness to undertake venepuncture training

Job description

Overview

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 assure the smooth running of oncology outpatient clinics, managing and coordinating 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 patients needs/cares 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; having an awareness of current practices/policies and participating 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.

Qualifications / Training

• Willingness to undertake necessary training for venepuncture, cannulation or recording ECGs if not already skilled.

Working Arrangements

Flexible/part-time working across the service with potential future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community; initial base at Chesterfield.

Other Information

COVID-19 vaccination: Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safety and encourages vaccination. This role may involve work across Derbyshires integrated health and social care community. Communications during the application process will be via e-mail; provide an email address for referees when completing the application. For assistance, contact HR Support Services. This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers.