Oncology Clinical Support Worker
The closing date is 27 August 2025
Job summary
The post holder will assist senior staff and clinicians with the provision of individualised nursing care in an outpatient oncology clinic setting.
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 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.
You will need to be a passionate, dedicated individual who is caring, efficient and hard working and with a passion to work with the fantastic team at the NGS Macmillan Unit.
Main duties of the job
- 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
- Communicateall relevant information concerning the patient's 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 meets 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 us
#WeAreTeamCRHCompassion, 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? 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 organisationAchievement? Excellent care, safe services and a positive experience every time? Exceeding expectations by delivering first-class performance, bettering national standards throughinnovation and ingenuityRelationships? 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.EnvironmentProviding a hospital environment that is modern, clean and safe - conducive to care andrecovery; and a good place to work.Key Result AreasThese are the key areas that support the purpose of the job
Details
Date posted
07 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
166-DCSC-7381836
Job locations
NGS Macmillan Unit, Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer details
Employer name
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
NGS Macmillan Unit, Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Calow
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Employer's website
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