Senior HCA: Oncology Day Unit Chemotherapy Support

National health service

Taunton

On-site

GBP 23,000 - 28,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

The Oncology and Haematology Day Unit is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to support care for SACT/Chemotherapy patients in a busy day unit. You will assist Doctors and Nurses, perform Venepuncture, Cannulation, Venesection and PICC line care when trained, and uphold high standards of care in line with trust values.

Previous experience in acute or community settings is desirable; DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

  • Essential: QCF Level 3 or equivalent (NVQ/BTEC) in healthcare or demonstrable equivalent experience.
  • Experience in an acute or community healthcare setting is preferred.
  • Disclosures: Willingness to undergo DBS check as per policy.

Responsibilities

  • Assist patients and other healthcare professionals in delivering care to chemotherapy patients in a fast-paced day unit.
  • Support doctors and nurses to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.

Skills

Venepuncture
Cannulation
Venesection
PICC line care
Patient care
Team support

Education

QCF Level 3
NVQ / BTEC or equivalent

Job description

The Oncology and Haematology Day Unit is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to support care for SACT/Chemotherapy patients in a busy day unit. You will assist Doctors and Nurses, perform Venepuncture, Cannulation, Venesection and PICC line care when trained, and uphold high standards of care in line with trust values.

Previous experience in acute or community settings is desirable; DBS checks are required.

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