Job summary
Are you someone who's full of energy, driven by purpose, and excited about the future? Do you take pride in great communication and delivering exceptional, patient-centered care? If that sounds like you, we might have the perfect opportunity waiting just for you!
Main duties of the job
To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has beendrawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift.
To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs ofpatients with cancer and the different treatment modalities and work autonomously undersupervision of a registered nurse.
As an integral member of the nursing teamwork with team members to ensure the maintenance ofan 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, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift co-ordinator.
Clinical Responsibility
To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards. Communicate with tact, empathy, overcome barriers to understanding e.g., patients with physical impairment, mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Monitoring and recording patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff. Assess comfort of patient and instigate emergency procedures.
Measuring and recording patients height and weight.
Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling, after training and assessment of competency.
Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, catheter removal, MRSA screening swabs, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, removal of peripheral cannula, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, providing heightened observation through specialing/ enhanced care, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for a Band 3 HCSW that has been ratified through NAHPC.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification
These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift co-ordinator.
Clinical Responsibility
To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards. Communicate with tact, empathy, overcome barriers to understanding e.g., patients with physical impairment, mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Monitoring and recording patients vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff. Assess comfort of patient and instigate emergency procedures.
Measuring and recording patients height and weight.
Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling, after training and assessment of competency.
Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, catheter removal, MRSA screening swabs, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, removal of peripheral cannula, observing patients for signs of agitation or distress, providing heightened observation through specialing/ enhanced care, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for a Band 3 HCSW that has been ratified through NAHPC.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Completed Care Certificate
- Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2, working towards Level 3
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
- Completed Care Certificate
- Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Desirable
- NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2, working towards Level 3
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.
