Healthcare Assistant (King Edward Ward - Chemotherapy OPD)

Job summary

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (King Edward Ward - Chemotherapy OPD)

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our dynamic Chemotherapy Outpatients team.

You should be passionate about delivering high standards of care to cancer patients in an outpatient setting.

This is a patient-facing role where you will play a vital part in supporting individuals undergoing cancer treatment in a calm, professional, and compassionate environment.

This role is predominantly based in Royal Berkshire Hospital, but the service does also cover units atBracknell Healthspace and West Berkshire Community Hospital, Thatcham.

This role is Monday-Friday; 08:30-16:30 - hours can, however, be negotiated where necessary.

Informal visits/chats are highly encouraged - for further information please contact Ward Sisters:

Taylor Carlisle - taylor.carlisle@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Kirti Pun - kirti.pun@royalberkshire.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

To provide high-quality, compassionate care and practical support to patients attending the Chemotherapy Outpatients Unit.

The Healthcare Assistant works under the supervision of registered nurses and contributes to the safe, efficient delivery of cancer treatment services, supporting patients physically and emotionally throughout their visit.

The post holder will provide high quality essential care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner:

Acting always in the patient's best interests.

Protecting and maintaining the patient's privacy and dignity at all times.

Providing individualised care for a diverse group of patients respecting personal beliefs and preferences.

Alert the Registered Practitioner and/or Ward/ Department Manager to any change or concern relating to the welfare of the patient in a timely manner.

Undertake specific clinical skills relevant to clinical area following training and assessment of competence, e.g. performing vital signs, venepuncture.

Provides enhanced levels of care to patients requiring additional supervision and support to ensure their personal safety and wellbeing needs are met.

About us

We are one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, and currently touch the lives of half a million patients in the west of Berkshire every year by providing high quality acute medical and surgical services for our local communities. The Trust strives to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families.

Our values:

• Compassionate
• Aspirational
• Resourceful
• Excellent

The town of Reading sits on the River Thames and is served by great road and rail links to London, Oxford, and Southampton. With excellent leisure and shopping facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, Reading is a wonderful place to live, work, and play and provides excellent facilities for families, including some of the best state and private schools in the UK.

The CQC rated the care provided by the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust as Good.

As part of the induction process, all new Healthcare Assistants will be supported to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate (attached document refers) developed by Health Education England, Skills for Health and Skills for Care (2015).

This fantastic opportunity will allow you to gain formal recognition for the skills and knowledge you develop within the first 12 weeks of employment within the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust.

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Berkshire Hospital

Craven Road

Reading

RG1 5AN

Employer's website

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

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