Job summary
Are you a Health Care Assistant with experience of working with Haematology & Oncology, Chemotherapy or cancer patients ? If not do you hold an interest in doing so ? Either way, an exciting opportunity has become available at Kettering general Hospital NHS Foundation Trust which could be just the role that you are looking for!
Main duties of the job
Providing Haematology services we have a Haematology inpatient ward, outpatient treatment facilities and the recently developed acute malignant haemato-oncology outreach service.
This provides both a varied nursing experience and opportunity to be involved in rewarding care provision to patients with both malignant and non-malignant Haematological conditions as well as cancer diagnosis.Prior experience of working within Haematology and oncology would be beneficial however it is not essential as full support and trainingwill be provided.
The role encompasses inpatient ward shift working alongside outreach service shifts to support the operational running of the service. Of most importance is for the post holder to be enthusiastic, motivated, a team player and committed to providing excellent standards of care.
About us
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts once we have received sufficient applications
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is on an exciting journey with all of our divisions committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN). As part of this collaborative approach, there may be a requirement for you to work across both the Kettering and Northampton hospital sites, depending on the needs of the service.
Our Excellence Values
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Respect
- Integrity
- Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across UHN and help to unleash everyone's full potential.
UHN encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.
We recognise the valuable contribution that the Armed Forces community make to our organisation. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and achieved Silver Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for UHN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- One year as apprentice healthcare support worker
- Ability to overcome communication barriers
- Experience of working as part of a team
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication in relation to own work
- Knowledge and basic understanding of Information Governance and information storage
- Able to prioritise attention to patients in accordance with defined protocols and delegation from RN
- Hand/eye co-ordination
- Knowledge of physical and psychological care duties
- Concentrate on the care of patient on a routine basis
Desirable
- Knowledge of ward procedures
- Health and Safety
- Able to deal with multiple tasks
- Recording and reporting patient condition, including vital signs
- Can manoeuvre patients using aids e.g. hoists and wheelchairs
- Bathes and assists patients with toileting on a daily basis
- Frequently deal with care of terminally ill patients
- Deal with body fluids, smells and infectious patients as required.
- Deal with distressed patients and their carers
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/ QCF Level 2 Qualification
Desirable
- NVQ/ QCF Level 3 Qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially
- Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security
- Supportive of equality and values diversity
Person Specification
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- One year as apprentice healthcare support worker
- Ability to overcome communication barriers
- Experience of working as part of a team
- To demonstrate accuracy and clarity in verbal, written and electronic communication in relation to own work
- Knowledge and basic understanding of Information Governance and information storage
- Able to prioritise attention to patients in accordance with defined protocols and delegation from RN
- Hand/eye co-ordination
- Knowledge of physical and psychological care duties
- Concentrate on the care of patient on a routine basis
Desirable
- Knowledge of ward procedures
- Health and Safety
- Able to deal with multiple tasks
- Recording and reporting patient condition, including vital signs
- Can manoeuvre patients using aids e.g. hoists and wheelchairs
- Bathes and assists patients with toileting on a daily basis
- Frequently deal with care of terminally ill patients
- Deal with body fluids, smells and infectious patients as required.
- Deal with distressed patients and their carers
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ/ QCF Level 2 Qualification
Desirable
- NVQ/ QCF Level 3 Qualification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to treat all employee and other hospital information confidentially
- Recognition of factors in maintaining own and others health, safety and security
- Supportive of equality and values diversity
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).
