Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Clinical Support Worker who will be responsible for working alongside and supporting the trained chemotherapy nurses in the delivery of high standards of specialist cancer and palliative care within the Macmillan Primrose Unit at Bedford Hospital NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit someone ready for a new challenge with good listening skills, a sympathetic nature, someone who would be an excellent communicator to deliver the following main duties:
- To provide skilled nursing care under the supervision of the nurse providing care, undertaking routine and specifically identified tasks. This will include but is not limited to patient observation, phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and, ECG's, cannulation removal, scalp cooling therapy.
- To support team members in their professional work.3.
- Monitor and replenish stock levels within the Primrose unit and order as appropriate
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.
We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide skilled nursing care under the supervision of the nurse providing care, undertaking routine and specifically identified tasks. This will include but is not limited to patient observation, phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and, ECGs, cannulation removal, scalp cooling therapy.
- Requesting Blood tests on ICE as per instruction from registered nurses or medical team.
- To rotate between chemotherapy day unit and phlebotomy clinic,
- To inform Nurse in Charge of any matters affecting the standard of patient care delivery
- To support other team members in their professional work.
- To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust and the Primrose Unit
- To assist the nurse in charge with the cost-effective use of resources in patient care delivery
- Monitor and replenish stock levels within the Primrose unit and order as appropriate
- To take part in the development of practice guidelines within the unit/ward
- To assist Nurse in Charge in identifying, implementing and monitoring the standards of care
- To be aware of the patient as an individual and adopt a holistic approach to the delivery of care.
- Dealing with occasional unpleasant conditions such as bodily fluids and assisting the qualified nurse in dealing with violence and aggression
- To assist the qualified nurse in the risk assessments of all patients and carry out manual handling as per Trust Policy
- To communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team throughout the Primrose Unit and Trust
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives referring them to the nurses regarding their care, treatment and discharge process.
- To be aware of the current Trust Health & Safety policies and practice in accordance with these policies
- To attend yearly statutory training in fire, manual handling, infection control, and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation.
- To report to nurse in Charge incidents/ accidents to staff, patients and visitors.
- To report to any defective or faulty equipment to Nurse In Charge as appropriate
- To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the Primrose Unit.
- To participate in the in-service training programme (included staff orientation programme) to enhance patient care.
- To maintain and up-date own development.
- To ensure statutory and personal development is achieved in line with your Personal Development Plan agreed during your appraisal.
- To attend and contribute regularly to Primrose Unit meetings
- To participate in objectives setting and yearly appraisals.
- To demonstrate trust values on a daily basis.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To provide skilled nursing care under the supervision of the nurse providing care, undertaking routine and specifically identified tasks. This will include but is not limited to patient observation, phlebotomy, urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and, ECGs, cannulation removal, scalp cooling therapy.
- Requesting Blood tests on ICE as per instruction from registered nurses or medical team.
- To rotate between chemotherapy day unit and phlebotomy clinic,
- To inform Nurse in Charge of any matters affecting the standard of patient care delivery
- To support other team members in their professional work.
- To be aware of current issues and policies within the Trust and the Primrose Unit
- To assist the nurse in charge with the cost-effective use of resources in patient care delivery
- Monitor and replenish stock levels within the Primrose unit and order as appropriate
- To take part in the development of practice guidelines within the unit/ward
- To assist Nurse in Charge in identifying, implementing and monitoring the standards of care
- To be aware of the patient as an individual and adopt a holistic approach to the delivery of care.
- Dealing with occasional unpleasant conditions such as bodily fluids and assisting the qualified nurse in dealing with violence and aggression
- To assist the qualified nurse in the risk assessments of all patients and carry out manual handling as per Trust Policy
- To communicate effectively within the multidisciplinary team throughout the Primrose Unit and Trust
- To maintain patient confidentiality at all times
- To liaise and communicate effectively with patients and relatives referring them to the nurses regarding their care, treatment and discharge process.
- To be aware of the current Trust Health & Safety policies and practice in accordance with these policies
- To attend yearly statutory training in fire, manual handling, infection control, and Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation.
- To report to nurse in Charge incidents/ accidents to staff, patients and visitors.
- To report to any defective or faulty equipment to Nurse In Charge as appropriate
- To ensure proper care and usage of equipment in the Primrose Unit.
- To participate in the in-service training programme (included staff orientation programme) to enhance patient care.
- To maintain and up-date own development.
- To ensure statutory and personal development is achieved in line with your Personal Development Plan agreed during your appraisal.
- To attend and contribute regularly to Primrose Unit meetings
- To participate in objectives setting and yearly appraisals.
- To demonstrate trust values on a daily basis.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths
- GCSE English or min key skills in level 1 literacy
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or 3 working towards
- Venepuncture course
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- oexperience of working in oncology/chemo unit
- Experience of working in a team
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of confidentiality
- knowledge of NHS practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of cancer and palliative care
- Knowledge of NHS IT systems
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills - written and verbal
- Interpersonal skills
- Clinical skills-able to deliver patient care under
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
- Ability to deal with highly stressful situations
- Able to work in the multi-disciplinary team
- Sound organisational skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths
- GCSE English or min key skills in level 1 literacy
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or 3 working towards
- Venepuncture course
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- oexperience of working in oncology/chemo unit
- Experience of working in a team
Knowledge
Essential
- oKnowledge of confidentiality
- knowledge of NHS practice
Desirable
- oKnowledge of cancer and palliative care
- Knowledge of NHS IT systems
Skills
Essential
- Communication skills - written and verbal
- Interpersonal skills
- Clinical skills-able to deliver patient care under
- Ability to adapt to change within working situation
- Ability to deal with highly stressful situations
- Able to work in the multi-disciplinary team
- Sound organisational skills
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
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).
