Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the team in our award winning Chemotherapy Day Unit.
The operating hours are 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday, with potential expansion to Saturday and Sunday clinics.
The post holder should be a highly motivated and caring individual, with a good knowledge of clinical standards and excellent communication skills, who is also adept in basic nursing skills, such as observations and personal care, to support the chemotherapy nurses in providing high quality holistic nursing care to patients and their families, who are undergoing chemotherapy and other systemic anti-cancer treatments.
You will be supported by an experienced chemotherapy team that includes Volunteers, other Health Care Assistants, Chemotherapy Staff Nurses and Sisters.
Please note, this post may close earlier than expected should a sufficient number of applications be received.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
About us
St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is the BEST acute Trusts in England for the THIRD year running!
The Trust is currently the only acute Trust in Cheshire and Merseyside, and is one of few in the entire country, to achieve the title of OUTSTANDING, rated by the Care Quality Commission.
We provide a full range of acute adult services to our local population of circa 350,000 and provide tertiary services across a much wider area in the North West, North Wales and Isle of Man. We are also a Major Trauma Unit and the Mersey Regional Burns Unit.
Our '5 Star Patient Care' strategy is at the heart of all that we do; supporting our vision to provide world class services for all our patients by getting it right for every patient, every time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible, and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate, and which inspires confidence.
- To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
- To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
- Take and record temperature, pulse and respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight
- Support clients during clinical procedures
- Assist Health Care Professionals with clinical activities
- Cannulation of patients NOT receiving chemotherapy
- Collect venous samples of blood.
- Prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities
- PICC care inclusive of dressings
- Remove cannulae.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop own knowledge and practice
- Contribute to the development of others and supervision of junior staff
- To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post
- To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible, and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate, and which inspires confidence.
- To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
- To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
- Take and record temperature, pulse and respiration, blood pressure, height, and weight
- Support clients during clinical procedures
- Assist Health Care Professionals with clinical activities
- Cannulation of patients NOT receiving chemotherapy
- Collect venous samples of blood.
- Prepare and undertake agreed clinical activities
- PICC care inclusive of dressings
- Remove cannulae.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop own knowledge and practice
- Contribute to the development of others and supervision of junior staff
- To attend Trust Statutory and Mandatory training sessions as required and any other training courses relevant to the post
- To actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment
Desirable
- Venepuncture Course
- Cannulation Course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Experience within a care setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills & effective record management
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
- Ability to work autonoumously, and use own initative when necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment
Desirable
- Venepuncture Course
- Cannulation Course
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Experience within a care setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills & effective record management
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
- Ability to work autonoumously, and use own initative when necessary
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.
