Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 02 September 2025
Job summary
Due to movement of an existing staff member to do their TNA training an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Chemotherapy Day Unit Nursing team as a Healthcare Assistant. This is an experienced, dedicated and well established team who would support the new applicant in settling into the role
The post will involve rotation between the Treatment Unit and the Outpatient Review Clinics to provide support to the nursing team and the patients treated here.
The post is for up to 37.5 hours per week to be worked between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday and set working days would be possible on discussion with the unit manager.
You must possess GCSE's in Maths and English at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent).
Main duties of the job
The role of the postholder is diverse. In the treatment Unit the successful applicant will be required to undertake observations of patients receiving chemotherapy; providing drinks and meals for patients as required; acting as a runner between the Unit and Pathology/ Pharmacy as needed; supporting the nursing staff within the unit as they place peripherally inserted central catheters and undertaking simple dressings. There will also be a requirement to collect blood products from pathology to support the transfusion workload of the unit.
Within the Outpatient Clinic the role involves weighing and calling patients through for consultation, chaperoning patients having clinical examination, undertaking simple dressings; and undertaking observations as required.
In both areas a large part of the job role involve communicating and supporting patients and their relatives so there will be a large amount of working with the public involved.
About us
We have a set of established Trust Values and expect all staff to work within these at all times.We would also expect you to be able to demonstrate how you work within our Trust Values as this is very important to us. We are committed to supporting our staff with suitable training and development opportunities and will provide any necessary training to meet the needs of the role.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
223-HCA-548-A
Job locations
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer details
Employer name
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Shrewsbury
SY3 8XQ
Employer's website
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