Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Health care Support Worker to join our friendly and energetic team on Bostonian Ward. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and a self-motivated health professional to join our well established team.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Health care Support Worker to join our friendly and energetic team on Bostonian Ward. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and a self-motivated health professional to join our well established team.
Bostonian is a 18 bedded acute Haematology and Oncology ward that cares for male and female patients. The ward has a high acuity, fast paced clinical admissions setting that cares for acutely unwell patients as a result of haematological and oncological conditions such as spinal cord compression and neutropenic sepsis as well as facilitating the delivery of chemotherapy.
Main duties of the job
The ward admits patients as either an emergency through the Emergency Department, through the oncology assessment unit, or self-referral, via outpatient clinics or electively for chemotherapy, oncology and haematology treatment.
The healthcare team is supported by a team of healthcare support workers, Band 5 nurses, band 6 deputy sisters, a clinical educator, and housekeepers as well as the ward manager. We have a medically engaged team who also provide ward based training and education to all staff.
About the role
Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, you will work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care delivered with dignity, respect and compassion. The role involves working as an autonomous health care professional and will include providing holistic palliative care to end of life patients as well as managing the conditions and side effects associated with cancer. You Will be responsible for providing a high level of care and support working either days or nights on a full time working along side the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Pilgrim Hospital is situated beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the new medical school, It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service
If you want to make a difference and be part of something new and exciting then we would love to hear from you so, what are you waiting for?!
"Excellence in rural healthcare", delivered by people who put patients at the heart of everything they do
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Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C or above)
Desirable
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualification equivalent to Functional Skills level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade C or above)
- oSuccessful completion of the Care Certificate
- oNVQ Level 2/3 in a Health Related area or equivalent experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a customer focused environment
- oExperience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working in a health / care setting
Knowledge / Skills / Aptitude
Essential
- oUnderstanding the role of the Health Care Support Worker
- oAbility to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oGood customer care skills
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oAbility to prioritise and manage daily workload
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oFlexible in approach to work - must be able to undertake shift work where required
- oAbility to use own initiative
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C or above)
Desirable
- oLiteracy and numeracy qualification equivalent to Functional Skills level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade C or above)
- oSuccessful completion of the Care Certificate
- oNVQ Level 2/3 in a Health Related area or equivalent experience
Previous Experience
Essential
- oExperience of working in a customer focused environment
- oExperience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of working in a health / care setting
Knowledge / Skills / Aptitude
Essential
- oUnderstanding the role of the Health Care Support Worker
- oAbility to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- oGood customer care skills
- oGood written and verbal communication skills
- oAbility to prioritise and manage daily workload
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oFlexible in approach to work - must be able to undertake shift work where required
- oAbility to use own initiative
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).
