Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Healthcare Support Worker - Band 3 - Oncology

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

Join our vibrant and dynamic multidisciplinary team as a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) and make a difference in the lives of patients at the Dyson Cancer Centre at the RUH!

Our Oncology Outpatients department offers compassionate care to adult patients with cancer and haematological disorders. With the unit working from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

We're looking for an enthusiastic team player who possesses outstanding communication skills and the drive to succeed. If you have previous healthcare experience, that's a huge plus!

In return, we'll provide an enriching environment where you can develop your clinical knowledge and skills while being fully supported by our dedicated team.

Ready to embark on this rewarding journey?

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, reach out to Chanchel Ravi, Sister, Oncology OPD. Your next adventure in healthcare awaits!

Main duties of the job

To assist in patient care and other ward/department related duties under the supervision of the trained nurse.

To carry out routine and additional/extended role duties, when trained and assessed as competent, as instructed by and under the supervision of the registered nurse in charge.

To contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with nursing colleagues and all members of the multi-disciplinary team, and work in accordance with the Trust values and hospital policies at all times.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

427-7189863

Job locations

Royal United Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath,

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality
  • Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives
  • Care Certificate or equivalent
  • Experience of working as healthcare assistant in acute setting

Desirable

  • IT skills

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Able to prioritise own workload
Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Understands the need for strict confidentiality
  • Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients and relatives
  • Care Certificate or equivalent
  • Experience of working as healthcare assistant in acute setting

Desirable

  • IT skills

Specific Skills

Essential

  • Able to prioritise own workload

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath,

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath,

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Junior Sister

Chanchel Ravi

c.ravi@nhs.net

01225821861

Details

Date posted

29 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

427-7189863

Job locations

Royal United Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Combe Park

Bath,

BA1 3NG


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