Clinical Support Worker HL - Radiotherapy Outpatients

East and North Herts NHS Trust

The closing date is 21 January 2025

Job summary

We are recruiting for a Clinical Support Worker -Higher Level who shares our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients.

We are a busy department open Monday to from Friday, where we look after patients attending for treatments & supporting them through their cancer journey, using systemic anti-cancer treatments and radiotherapy.

The work is primarily running clinics but Phlebotomy, management and care of CVAD's are also involved, for which training can be provided and undertaking ECGs and other directed clinical and support tasks . Computer skills would also be helpful.

Applicants need to poses an Apprenticeship Level 3 in Health or NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care.

In addition, you will receive a High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of your basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £4,552 and a maximum payment of £5,735 per annum pro rata.

Our Values are Include, Respect and Improve. It is important that you understand and refer to our values during your recruitment process and beyond!

Main duties of the job

Assist the registered nurses in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for patients receiving chemotherapy and supportive treatments.

Work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Ensure that the role enhances the smooth running of the unit by proactively undertaking tasks within own scope of responsibility and supporting task undertaken by the trained staff as necessary.

Participate in the development of self and others.

Performing physiological observations, ECG's and personal care.

About us

At East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, we are proud of the range of general & specialist services we provide & our 6,000 or so dedicated staff ensure our patients get the best care. Our ability to be flexible & innovative in the way in which we work and deliver our services to our catchment has never been more important than it is now.

We run the following hospitals:

  • The Lister Hospital, Stevenage
  • New Queen Elizabeth II (New QEII), Welwyn Garden City
  • Hertford County, Hertford
  • Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (MVCC), Northwood

We have ambitious plans to become an outstanding, patient-led Trust where dedicated staff provide high-quality, compassionate care to our patients. We continue to undergo significant transformation; our staff & patients are at the heart of delivering this ambitious agenda.

We understand that finding and starting a new job is an important life decision. If you need reasonable adjustments for a disability, or a life event, such as menopause - so that we can consider your application fairly & to get the best out of you during the selection process, please let us know.

We are committed to a positive work life balance for our employees. Employees are entitled to seek to work flexible working patterns & we are committed to listen and consider all requests. Such requests, of course, have to be made & considered formally, & will need to be balanced against service needs, but our starting point will always be to find ways to support making them happen.

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-6628694-B

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN


Job description

Job responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ENHT is seeking to maintain and expand the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre staff as we move to an exciting new future.

We welcome applications from those who would relish the opportunity to be part of new and developing cancer service, building on the excellent reputation, research and patient experience the Cancer Centre already delivers.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care if not already gained
  • Achieved Grade / Years of Basic education GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths.experience
  • Essential to have care certificate & Level 2 in Health & Social care
  • Extensive experience as Band 2

Desirable

  • Experience in Cancer Care

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in health care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
  • Self motivated
  • Flexibility and team participation
  • Basic IT skills- ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop

Desirable

  • Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the requirements of the role
  • Basic understanding of NHS issues

Other requirements

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate how personal behaviours can positively impact on the Trust's reputation: Puts patients first Strives for excellence & continuous improvement Values everybody Is open and honest Works as a team
Person Specification

Qualifications / Training

Essential

  • Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care if not already gained
  • Achieved Grade / Years of Basic education GCSE Grades A-C or equivalent in English and Maths.experience
  • Essential to have care certificate & Level 2 in Health & Social care
  • Extensive experience as Band 2

Desirable

  • Experience in Cancer Care

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in health care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
  • Self motivated
  • Flexibility and team participation
  • Basic IT skills- ability to use keyboard or willingness to develop

Desirable

  • Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of the requirements of the role
  • Basic understanding of NHS issues

Other requirements

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate how personal behaviours can positively impact on the Trust's reputation: Puts patients first Strives for excellence & continuous improvement Values everybody Is open and honest Works as a team

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.

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East and North Herts NHS Trust

Address

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN


Employer's website

https://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatient Matron

Angela Smith

angela.smith31@nhs.net

07842958127

Date posted

07 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, plus 15% High Cost Area Supplement

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

361-6628694-B

Job locations

Mount Vernon Cancer Centre

Rickmansworth Road

Northwood

HA6 2RN


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