Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, professional NVQ level 3 trained healthcare assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team, managed by the Headland Unit and covering the outpatients departments of Oncology and Haematology.
The post will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their clinical skills and knowledge base, working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support care of cancer patients in the outpatient setting. This will include clinical work such as venepuncture, ECG recording, recording of observations and height/weight. Also involves IT work -recording attendance at clinics booking further appointments and liaising with other hospitals. This post will be based within the Haematology and Oncology Clinics, Headland Unit and have an expectation to assist on our sister ward, Lowen, when required, and any other areas identified as at risk.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support care of cancer patients in the outpatient setting. This will include clinical work such as venepuncture, ECG recording, recording of observations and height/weight. Also involves IT work -recording attendance at clinics booking further appointments and liaising with other hospitals. This post will be based within the Haematology and Oncology Clinics, Headland Unit and have an expectation to assist on our sister ward, Lowen, when required, and any other areas identified as at risk.
Assisting with prep for clinical procedures such as bone marrow aspirations on the Headland Unit, assisting where required on the unit to help the day to day running of the unit, ie helping reception staff, pharmacy errands, putting away stores deliveries, cleaning clinical equipment.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, 2 of which to be English and maths NVQ3 in acute care or equivalent or working towards.
- At least 12 months experience as a HCA involved in direct patient care Evidence of previous responsibility in an acute hospital setting
- Prepared to selfdevelop. Good communication skills Ability to work within a team setting Basic numeracy and literacy skills Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality Able to input and retrieve data/information safely and correctly
- Recording 12 lead ecg
Desirable
- Experience within cancer services Working in a day case facility
- Venepuncture/Cannulation/ Venesection
Disposition
Essential
- Calm, professional manner
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience working within cancer services
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs or equivalent, 2 of which to be English and maths NVQ3 in acute care or equivalent or working towards.
- At least 12 months experience as a HCA involved in direct patient care Evidence of previous responsibility in an acute hospital setting
- Prepared to selfdevelop. Good communication skills Ability to work within a team setting Basic numeracy and literacy skills Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality Able to input and retrieve data/information safely and correctly
- Recording 12 lead ecg
Desirable
- Experience within cancer services Working in a day case facility
- Venepuncture/Cannulation/ Venesection
Disposition
Essential
- Calm, professional manner
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable
- Experience working within cancer services
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).
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