Job summary
Following a service development within our Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Unit an exciting opportunity has arisen for an advanced healthcare assistant to develop a line technician role.
Applications are invited from dynamic and innovative healthcare assistants who would like to work within the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Unit at the Cancer Centre supporting our patients from the start to the end of their journey with us. The role will involve managing your own clinic and workload of patients who have a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). You will consult the patients on their PICC line and provide weekly line care and maintenance.
Main duties of the job
Following an induction period you will be the designated keyworker for patients who have a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC).
You will be expected after completing your induction period and training, to work semi-autonomously, providing holistic care in the day case and outpatient settings.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who would like to develop knowledge and skills in caring for oncology and haematology patients. You will be required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work with the multidisciplinary team in both secondary and primary care. Evidence of ongoing professional development will be required as an essential part of this role.
This is a band 3 substantive role of 37.5hours (1fte) per week. The role will be during office hours and you may need to be able to work across both Royal Stoke & County sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic team player who would like to develop knowledge and skills in caring for oncology and haematology patients. You will be required to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to enable you to work with the multidisciplinary team in both secondary and primary care. Evidence of ongoing professional development will be required as an essential part of this role.
This is a band 3 substantive role of 37.5hours (1fte) per week. The role will be during office hours and you may need to be able to work across both Royal Stoke & County sites.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths Grade (A-C/4-9) or equivalent (Key skills Level 2 or Functional Skills Level 2).
- NVQ Level 3 in a Health related subject
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- CPD in courses related with Oncology and Haematology
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in health care.
- Venepuncture
Desirable
- 6 months Haematology and Oncology experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths Grade (A-C/4-9) or equivalent (Key skills Level 2 or Functional Skills Level 2).
- NVQ Level 3 in a Health related subject
- Care Certificate
Desirable
- CPD in courses related with Oncology and Haematology
Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience
Essential
- A minimum of 2 years' experience in health care.
- Venepuncture
Desirable
- 6 months Haematology and Oncology experience
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).
