Macmillan Haematology Support Worker

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

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Job summary

This is a an exciting opportunity to Band 4 to develop skills in caring for Haematology patients. This post will offer support to the haematology nurse service to ensure smooth, safe and efficient running of the team.

The post will provide the opportunity of direct and indirect patient care with clerical and administrative work under the support and supervision of the specialist nursing service. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic person with relevant healthcare experience. Keyboard and computer literacy skills are essential for this role.

The post holder will be offered the opportunity for professional development in a supportive environment and the associated benefits of being in a Macmillan post.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to support the Haematology nursing service to ensure the smooth, safe and efficient running of the team. As part of the Multi -disciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the efficient seamless service provision with a higher competency level by providing elements of direct and indirect patient care and clerical work. Clinical duties will be required, having first acquired the underpinning knowledge and locally assessed level of competencies to do so.

Duties will be varied and dependent on the support needed on a daily basis, by the nursing staff. The post holder will be expected to facilitate and support care delivery, information giving and communication and coordination.

About us

Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.

We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.

We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.

We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Date posted

10 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£25,147 to £27,596 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCS6169216

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

Buckinghamshire

HP21 8AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Secondary Education GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or NVQ 4 equivalent
Undertaken the HCA course (The Cancer Journey Caring for the Cancer Patient and their Family) or willingness to undertake
Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses
Keyboard and computer literacy skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Relevant experience in a health care setting at Band 3 or above
A range of administrative/ secretarial skills

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team patients and carers
Demonstrates a courteous manner with all individuals e.g. patients, relatives, staff etc.
Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Able to perform simple mathematical calculations
Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised but also as a team member. Enthusiasm and willingness to support other members of the team.
Proficient in use of all Microsoft packages, including word, excel, database and power point, and hospital specific patient administrative support systems ( Evolve, Docgen)

Desirable

Has insight into care needs of people with cancer or long term health condition

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Cross site working
Car driver and full licence holder
Ability to act as an effective role model

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

Secondary Education GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Assistant Practitioner Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care or NVQ 4 equivalent
Undertaken the HCA course (The Cancer Journey Caring for the Cancer Patient and their Family) or willingness to undertake
Willingness to undertake Macmillan learning and development courses
Keyboard and computer literacy skills

EXPERIENCE

Essential

Relevant experience in a health care setting at Band 3 or above
A range of administrative/ secretarial skills

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with multi-disciplinary team patients and carers
Demonstrates a courteous manner with all individuals e.g. patients, relatives, staff etc.
Ability to write clearly and legibly in English
Able to perform simple mathematical calculations
Able to work on own initiative and unsupervised but also as a team member. Enthusiasm and willingness to support other members of the team.
Proficient in use of all Microsoft packages, including word, excel, database and power point, and hospital specific patient administrative support systems ( Evolve, Docgen)

Desirable

Has insight into care needs of people with cancer or long term health condition

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Essential

Cross site working
Car driver and full licence holder
Ability to act as an effective role model

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.