Senior Healthcare Assistant
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
GENERAL DUTIES
1. Provide a supportive role within the SACT Services for nursing, medical and clerical Staff whilst providing rotational cover between the Chemotherapy unit and Outreach services
2. Undertake the nursing care needs of patients, ensuring privacy & dignity maintained
3. Write reports of care given under the covering signature of a qualified nurse
4. Participate in nursing procedures appropriate to the department
5. Support and assist in the induction/training of junior Health Care Assistant's
6. Rotate to cover the phlebotomy room taking requested blood from CVC's, porta Cath and peripherally.
7. Rotate to cover outpatient clinics, responsible for rooming patients, height and weight recording, observations when necessary and lease with medical staff.
8. Be able to act as a team co-ordinator on the treatment floor and ensure the safe and timely through put of patients.
9. Rotate to work on the treatment floor, assisting nursing staff during treatments and discharging patients.
10. Rotate to work on the chemotherapy outreach peripheral clinics, including the Mobile Chemotherapy Unit. To support the nursing staff in the care of patients whilst attending these clinics.
11. Safely escort patients to other areas and collect blood products / chemotherapy from key departments
12. Assist in the provision of meals / refreshments for patients whilst meeting their nutritional needs
13. Help to maintain a safe environment and report faults/risks etc to the nurse in charge
14. Liaise with the Estates department re repairs and maintain maintenance records
15. Liaise with nurse responsible for stores/stationery and ordering and assist in the maintenance of stock levels
16. Handle patients personal possessions, ensure cash and valuables kept securely
17. Aid the safe storage of medicines and the return of any unused chemotherapy to pharmacy
18. Assist medical staff with procedures
EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1. The Health Care Assistant is responsible for their own personal development and maintaining a personal development plan
2. Annually attend all mandatory study days including Principles and Practice of Intravenous Skills, Infection control, Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, moving and handling and fire safety
3. Annually update level one IV skills, including phlebotomy,
Central line/ Peripheral Inserted Central Catheter management and
Cannula care
4. To participate in and work towards the completion of the Christie Care Certificate.
PERSONAL
1. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good working relationship
2. Communicate effectively and appropriately in the giving and receiving of verbal and written communications
3. Show professional and courteous manner when answering the telephone and other enquires
4. Maintain confidentiality with regard to patient information both at work and outside of working hours
5. 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
6. Report and record all accidents and complaints according to the agreed policy
7. To show respect for members of the team and endorse the Chemotherapy Day Services philosophy of giving mutual support
8. 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
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience as a healthcare assistant.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills.
- Competent in venepuncture
Desirable criteria
- Competent in the accessing of central venous access devices(CVAD).
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of observations required as routine
- Participate in personal development
Desirable criteria
- Competent in routine observations and tests
Values
Essential criteria
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexible working
- Participate with internal rotation if required
- Car owner/clean driving licence
- 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
- JD & PS (PDF, 213.2KB)
- The Christie Values and Behaviours (PDF, 919.5KB)
- Strategy Brochure (PDF, 1.0MB)
- Travel to The Christie (PDF, 3.8MB)