Job summary
Do you dream of a rewarding career in healthcare that truly matters? Look no further! Come and join our team at The Royal Marsden Hospital, Chelsea Wiltshaw Ward. We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed Health Care Assistant to work with us, with a real interest in cancer care. The post holder requires excellent communication skills, be highly organised and deliver care to the highest standards. You will working as part of a team and provide support to the nursing team. The post is full-time 37.5 hours per week.
Wiltshaw ward is a private medical/haemato-oncology. We specialise in providing cellular therapy treatment, such as, CART therapy and TILs (melanoma trial). We also perform autologous transplants and high dose chemotherapy to our haematology patients. The ward consists of 17 en-suite side rooms, 5 of which are lobbied negative pressure rooms, this rooms are prioritized for transplants and cellular therapy treatments.
Main duties of the job
1.1. To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift.1.2. To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities, and work autonomously under supervision of a registered nurse.1.3. As an integral member of the nursing team work with team members to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients.
About us
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.
At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.
At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
2.1 To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards.2.2 Monitoring and recording patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.2.3 Measuring and recording patients height and weight.2.4 Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling. After training and assessment of competency.2.5 Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for HCSW that has been ratified through NRRAC.2.6 Assisting with nutrition where applicable e.g. assisting with menu completion, feeding assistance. Working closely with the ward host/hostess and housekeeper. Understanding the dietary needs of patients and utilise diet charts and fluid balance charts appropriately.2.7 Liaising with the trusts MDT as appropriate to ensure complete holistic care is provided and harm free care is monitored.2.8 Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues including attendance at mandatory training; an understanding of policy and procedure and accept responsibility for their own infection control practice and a willingness to challenge others practice.2.9 Demonstrates and understanding of nursing care plans and utilise them in line with Trust policy and procedure.2.10 Directing or escorting patients and their belongings between departments and clinical areas.2.11 Collecting patients medications from pharmacy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
2.1 To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards.2.2 Monitoring and recording patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.2.3 Measuring and recording patients height and weight.2.4 Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling. After training and assessment of competency.2.5 Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for HCSW that has been ratified through NRRAC.2.6 Assisting with nutrition where applicable e.g. assisting with menu completion, feeding assistance. Working closely with the ward host/hostess and housekeeper. Understanding the dietary needs of patients and utilise diet charts and fluid balance charts appropriately.2.7 Liaising with the trusts MDT as appropriate to ensure complete holistic care is provided and harm free care is monitored.2.8 Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues including attendance at mandatory training; an understanding of policy and procedure and accept responsibility for their own infection control practice and a willingness to challenge others practice.2.9 Demonstrates and understanding of nursing care plans and utilise them in line with Trust policy and procedure.2.10 Directing or escorting patients and their belongings between departments and clinical areas.2.11 Collecting patients medications from pharmacy.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate - or the ability to attain the Care certificate within 12 weeks (if working 30 hrs or more) or 20 weeks (if working up to 30 hrs)
- Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Understanding of working with patients who are critically and chronically ill
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position
- Experience of working with computers (keyboard skills, data entry)
Desirable
- Experience of working with oncology patients
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Care Certificate - or the ability to attain the Care certificate within 12 weeks (if working 30 hrs or more) or 20 weeks (if working up to 30 hrs)
- Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Understanding of working with patients who are critically and chronically ill
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position
- Experience of working with computers (keyboard skills, data entry)
Desirable
- Experience of working with oncology patients
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.
