Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 3 senior HCA to work between the Oncology Outpatient & Chemotherapy Day case unit. This is an opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and skills within both units, you will be required to have your own workload each day as well as being part of the team. Once competent you will carry out various clinical skills on a daily basis and be given the chance to develop within this environment. Support and training will be provided to the right candidate.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses. To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision. To manage own workload daily. To supervise junior health care assistants contributing to their training and development. To undertake specific extended skills
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide & deliver a high standard of nursing care, recognising & meeting the specific needs of patients
- To have an awareness of the administration of chemotherapy and Immunotherapy, its side effects & adverse effects
- To be aware of the personal protective equipment to be used in the event of a chemotherapy spillage
- To be aware of the safe handling & disposal of cytotoxic waste
- Prioritise own tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse
- Manage own workload
- Manage clinics
- Venepuncture
- ECGs
- Ordering of stock
For further details please see the attached JD.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide & deliver a high standard of nursing care, recognising & meeting the specific needs of patients
- To have an awareness of the administration of chemotherapy and Immunotherapy, its side effects & adverse effects
- To be aware of the personal protective equipment to be used in the event of a chemotherapy spillage
- To be aware of the safe handling & disposal of cytotoxic waste
- Prioritise own tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse
- Manage own workload
- Manage clinics
- Venepuncture
- ECGs
- Ordering of stock
For further details please see the attached JD.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- oDemonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
- oUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Qualifications
Essential
- oLevel 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
- oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 3 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification)
- oCompletion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
- oUndertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills
- oUnderstand the importance of maintaining confidentiality
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- oDemonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- oDemonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
- oUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives
Qualifications
Essential
- oLevel 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
- oNVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 3 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification)
- oCompletion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
- oUndertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house
Desirable
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- oGood communication and interpersonal skills
- oUnderstand the importance of maintaining confidentiality
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
