Job summary
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people living with Cancer? We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and self motivated person to join our team as a Cancer Rehabilitation Assistant which has been generously funded by the Stars Appeal. You will provide personalised care to patients on our Haematology ward and Oncology patients within the hospital, providing holistic rehabilitation and working in an interdisciplinary manner, using the 'what matters to me' approach. The role also includes the potential for community visits to patients home so access to a car is essential. You will be well supported by a friendly and forward thinking team.
The successful applicant will need to have strong organisation skills and be able to adapt to a changing environment. They need experience in healthcare and have excellent communication skills. Support is provided and there will be a robust induction programme. This is a fixed term post for 23 months with potential for permanent funding pending a successful business case.
Main duties of the job
Please see the Job Description for further details.
The role includes the following:
- Delivery of personalised care and support for those affected by cancer
- Under direct and indirect supervision of a qualified Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist, the post holder will deliver therapy intervention and support for patients admitted to the Haematology ward, and Oncology patients on the general wards. This may include following up specific patients at home once discharged from the hospital.
- The interventions could include patient education, advice, exercises, leading on patient activities, undertaking Holistic Needs Assessments as needed and writing/updating the Personalised Care and Support Plans with subsequent signposting.
- Working closely with members of the MDT including Cancer Support Workers and Clinical Nurse Specialists.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we're driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated "Good" by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don't just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Foundation Degree or NVQ4/NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent plus additional training to diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short courses o
- English and maths skills at QCF level 2 or GCSE Grade C and above
- Awareness of the process of rehabilitation and the personnel involved.
- Experience in a relevant clinical area
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritise a variety of patients across a number of work areas.
- Ability to work under pressure, flexibly & responsibly.lity to make appropriate judgements and participate in clinical decision making.
- Good communication - verbal and non-verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships across teams and staff groups
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative and problem solve
- Ability to undertake basic administrative tasks such as photocopying and answering the telephone.
- Able to use MS Word, Outlook
- UK Driving Licence and access to a car
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of working in a supportive or caring role with direct client or patient contact
- Experience in dealing with the physical and emotional needs of patients or others.
- Experience of working under indirect supervision
- Experience of organising and prioritising own work
- Evidence of working as an effective team member
- Ability to learn, teach and implement practical skills identify and anticipate risk.
- Knowledge of MS Excel
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Foundation Degree or NVQ4/NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent plus additional training to diploma level equivalent or equivalent through short courses o
- English and maths skills at QCF level 2 or GCSE Grade C and above
- Awareness of the process of rehabilitation and the personnel involved.
- Experience in a relevant clinical area
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to prioritise a variety of patients across a number of work areas.
- Ability to work under pressure, flexibly & responsibly.lity to make appropriate judgements and participate in clinical decision making.
- Good communication - verbal and non-verbal
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build strong working relationships across teams and staff groups
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity
- Ability to use own initiative and problem solve
- Ability to undertake basic administrative tasks such as photocopying and answering the telephone.
- Able to use MS Word, Outlook
- UK Driving Licence and access to a car
Desirable
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Evidence of working in a supportive or caring role with direct client or patient contact
- Experience in dealing with the physical and emotional needs of patients or others.
- Experience of working under indirect supervision
- Experience of organising and prioritising own work
- Evidence of working as an effective team member
- Ability to learn, teach and implement practical skills identify and anticipate risk.
- Knowledge of MS Excel
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).
