Nursing Assistant. Cancer Services

Barts Health NHS Trust

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Job summary

Positions are currently available on 5A, the solid tumour cancer ward within the Bart's cancer Centre based at St Bartholomew's Hospital, which has an excellent reputation for providing excellent care and for staff development and support.

5A is a busy 22 bedded ward caring for cancer patients at all stages of their cancer journey. The ward has 10 single side rooms and 3 x 4 bedded bays. We provide chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy care to our patients delivering treatments and managing / caring for the side effects. We are also providing more end of life care to our patients with many choosing the ward to be their preferred place of death having built a rapport with staff over the years that many have received treatment with us.

We care for a diverse population of patients with no two days being the same. We are a strong supportive team which is essential and integral in the provision of care and support to our patients and staff

Main duties of the job

As a band 2 we expect you to be enthusiastic motivated and wanting to develop learn and grow. You will be expected to undertake the care certificate programme and those who show an interest and successfully completed a minimum of 12 months experience on the ward, potential opportunity to go on to undertake further study with the Nurse Associate Programme; a mix of academic study and practical placements leading to band 4 following successful completion. You will also be encouraged to attend all acute care skills training relevant to your role and also attend cancer services development days and other site based training relevant to patient care and your personal and professional development.

The ward can be a challenging environment to work in but is very rewarding and you will get immense job satisfaction in the care that you are able to provide and also in the development of staff whether student, health care assistant or staff nurses as they grow and flourish with the experiences you share.

We offer opportunities to develop professionally through the many links we have with our universities that we are affiliated with

If this sounds like a role for you please feel free to apply. Informal visits / discussions welcome for anyone interested in the post

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which ourWeCarevalues and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by ourWeCarevalues and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Date posted

13 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£27,515 a year per annum inc

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

259-5740631SBH

Job locations

St Bartholomew’s Hospital

West Smithfield

London

EC1A 7BE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist the registered nurse to provide holistic nursing care for Cancer patients.
Demonstrate the department / directorate philosophy of care.
Respect patient confidentiality.
Work under the supervision of the registered nurse with continuing responsibility for the department.
Work as part of the Cancer Team.
Must be able to communicate with all members of the multi disciplinary team.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and caring environment for patients in all areas of the department.
Stock all areas as required.
Work with the trained staff in the clinical area, providing support to allow the safe care of patients

Maintain a can do attitude, be friendly, courteous and efficient and work as part of a large team

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist the registered nurse to provide holistic nursing care for Cancer patients.
Demonstrate the department / directorate philosophy of care.
Respect patient confidentiality.
Work under the supervision of the registered nurse with continuing responsibility for the department.
Work as part of the Cancer Team.
Must be able to communicate with all members of the multi disciplinary team.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and caring environment for patients in all areas of the department.
Stock all areas as required.
Work with the trained staff in the clinical area, providing support to allow the safe care of patients

Maintain a can do attitude, be friendly, courteous and efficient and work as part of a large team

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Some nursing assistant experience. Ability to take basic observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate.

Skills

Essential

Some nursing assistant experience. Ability to take basic observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of what cancer is and how this role can impact on direct patient care.

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ or similar in health and social care.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Some nursing assistant experience. Ability to take basic observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate.

Skills

Essential

Some nursing assistant experience. Ability to take basic observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of what cancer is and how this role can impact on direct patient care.

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ or similar in health and social care.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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