Job summary
Guy's Cancer Centre at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, is part of the prestigious Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, offering world-class cancer treatment and care to patients in a modern and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient-centred care, ensuring each person feels safe, comfortable, and empowered during their treatment journey.
We are currently looking for compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to patients with cancer. The work pattern is set at Monday to Friday, 0900-1700. We do cover some Bank Holidays but are closed at weekends.
Closing date: 29/09/2024
Interview date: 03/10/2024
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Assistant in the Chemotherapy Day Unit, your main duties will include:
- Assisting in PICC Line Dressings: Support the nursing team in cleaning and redressing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines) to maintain infection control and patient comfort.
- Scalp Cooling Set-Up: Prepare and assist in setting up the scalp cooling equipment for patients undergoing chemotherapy, aimed at reducing hair loss.
- District Nursing Referrals: Co-ordinate and manage referrals to the district nursing teams for patients requiring continued care after leaving the unit.
- Stock Management: Ensure the Chemotherapy Day Unit is well-stocked with medical supplies and equipment, helping to maintain an efficient working environment.
- General Support: Assist with patient mobility, personal care, and emotional support. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Clinical Observations: Taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and oxygen levels, and reporting any significant changes to the nursing team.
- Reception Cover: When required, covering the front desk due to annual leave or sickness, including greeting patients, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust comprises five of the UK's best known hospitals - Guy's, St Thomas', Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton and Harefield - as well as community services in Lambeth and Southwark, all with a long history of high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation.
We are among the UK's busiest, most successful foundation trusts. We provide specialist care for patients including heart and lung, cancer and renal services as well as a full range of local hospital and community services for people in Lambeth and Southwark.
We have a long tradition of clinical and scientific achievement and - as part of King's Health Partners - we are one of England's eight academic health sciences centres, bringing together world-class clinical services, teaching and research. We have one of the National Institute for Health Research's biomedical research centres, established with King's College London in 2007, as well as dedicated clinical research facilities. We have around 23,700 staff, making us one of the largest NHS Trusts in the country and one of the biggest employers locally. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and continue to develop new and existing partnerships with local people, patients, neighbouring NHS organisations, local authorities and charitable bodies and GPs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- Report immediately to the Nurse in Charge any observed change in apatients condition or any concern expressed by a patient about nursing or medical treatment to maintain patient safety and improve communication.
- Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
Main responsibilities;
- Assisting in PICC Line Dressings: Support the nursing team in cleaning and redressing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines) to maintain infection control and patient comfort.
- Scalp Cooling Set-Up: Prepare and assist in setting up the scalp cooling equipment for patients undergoing chemotherapy, aimed at reducing hair loss.
- District Nursing Referrals: Co-ordinate and manage referrals to the district nursing teams for patients requiring continued care after leaving the unit.
- Stock Management: Ensure the Chemotherapy Day Unit is well-stocked with medical supplies and equipment, helping to maintain an efficient working environment.
- General Support: Assist with patient mobility, personal care, and emotional support. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Clinical Observations: Taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and oxygen levels, and reporting any significant changes to the nursing team.
- Reception Cover: When required, covering the front desk due to annual leave or sickness, including greeting patients, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
- To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
- Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
- Report immediately to the Nurse in Charge any observed change in apatients condition or any concern expressed by a patient about nursing or medical treatment to maintain patient safety and improve communication.
- Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
Main responsibilities;
- Assisting in PICC Line Dressings: Support the nursing team in cleaning and redressing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines) to maintain infection control and patient comfort.
- Scalp Cooling Set-Up: Prepare and assist in setting up the scalp cooling equipment for patients undergoing chemotherapy, aimed at reducing hair loss.
- District Nursing Referrals: Co-ordinate and manage referrals to the district nursing teams for patients requiring continued care after leaving the unit.
- Stock Management: Ensure the Chemotherapy Day Unit is well-stocked with medical supplies and equipment, helping to maintain an efficient working environment.
- General Support: Assist with patient mobility, personal care, and emotional support. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Clinical Observations: Taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and oxygen levels, and reporting any significant changes to the nursing team.
- Reception Cover: When required, covering the front desk due to annual leave or sickness, including greeting patients, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience which includes team working, communicating with staff and colleagues and understanding of work practices
Education
Essential
- NVQ level II in care or equivalent experience/qualification in the area of the speciality
Desirable
- Working with Patients, clients or customers previously
Skills
Essential
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous work experience which includes team working, communicating with staff and colleagues and understanding of work practices
Education
Essential
- NVQ level II in care or equivalent experience/qualification in the area of the speciality
Desirable
- Working with Patients, clients or customers previously
Skills
Essential
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).
