Senior Healthcare Assistant

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a supportive role within ECMT for nursing, medical and clerical Staff.
• Undertake the nursing care needs of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity is maintained.
• Write reports of care given under the covering signature of a qualified nurse.
• Participate in procedures appropriate to the department.
• Support and assist in the induction and training of other Health Care Assistant's.
• Covering ECMT outpatient clinics which involves taking requested blood from a Central Venous Catheter (CVC), a portacath or peripherally, rooming patients, height and weight recording, patient observations, Echocardiograms (ECGS) and liaising with medical staff.
• Be able to act independently as clinic co-ordinator and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients.
• Rotate to work on the treatment floor, assisting nursing staff during treatments and discharging patients.
• Safely escort patients to other areas and deliver blood samples to key departments.
• Assist in the provision of meals and refreshments for patients whilst attending outpatient clinics or treatment on the CRF.
• Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults and risks to the nurse in charge.
• Liaise with the Estates department for repairs and maintain maintenance records.
• Liaise with Housekeeper who is responsible for stores, stationery and ordering. Assist in the maintenance of stock levels.
• Handle patients personal possessions, ensuring cash and valuables kept securely.
• Aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused medication to pharmacy.
• Assist staff with procedures.

EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• The Health Care Assistant is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan.
• To complete competency modules relevant for ECMT services, in line with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Trust policies.
• Annually attend all mandatory study days including Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills, Infection prevention and control, Cardio- pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), moving and handling, fire safety, and patient observations.
• Annually update Intravenous (IV) skills including phlebotomy, Central Venous Catheter (CVC), Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) and cannula management.
• To work towards and complete the Christie Care Certificate qualification in an allotted time frame if not already completed.

PERSONAL

• Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote good working relationships.
• Communicate effectively and appropriately in the giving and receiving of verbal and written communications.
• Show a professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires.
• Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours.
• To be aware of and adhere to all policies including; sickness and absence, confidentiality, uniform and responsibilities under the Health and Safety at work act.
• Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy.
• To show respect for members of the team and endorse the ECMT and Christie philosophy of giving mutual support.
• To be aware of limitations and utilise the preceptor system for any issues that arise.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• NVQ Level II in care or equivalent experience

Desirable criteria

• NVQ level III I care

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous working in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of patient observations
• Participate in personal development

Desirable criteria

• Competent in routine observations and tests

Value

Essential criteria

• Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours

Other

Essential criteria

• Team Player

The closing date for this post may be extended if there are insufficient applicants or brought forward if there is a high volume of applicants.

We want to ensure that everyone who works at the Christie or uses our services is welcomed, valued and treated with dignity and respect. The Christie values diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all and fair representation across the organisation at all levels. In support of these commitments, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority people and people with disabilities for this post. Appointment will be only on merit.

We are committed to creating a balanced and diverse workforce. As such we welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together we will foster inclusion and tackle inequity and health inequalities in cancer care.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy

All positions within the Christie are subject to the receipt of satisfactory written references, medical clearance and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK. Some roles will require a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note if you are successfully appointed to a post with this Trust, you will be required to pay for your own DBS Disclosure.

By applying for this post you are agreeing to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Please note, all communication regarding your application will be made via email, please ensure you check your junk/spam folders as emails are sometimes filtered there.

If you have not heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, I regret that on this occasion your application will have been unsuccessful.

The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and will form part of the recruitment process. In the event that you are successful following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

Overseas candidates wishing to apply for this position and who would require immigration sponsorship, may wish to self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post on the UKVI website.

You should be aware the Trust operates a No Smoking Policy and therefore employees are not permitted to smoke at work.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 203.3KB)
• The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
• Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Trust Membership - Christie Talent (PDF, 23.0KB)
• Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)