Job summary
An exiciting opportunity has arisen for a motivted
enthusiastic individual to join a well established team working within the
Chemotherapy team at Bishop Auckland Hospital and Ward 42 as a Health Care
Assistant.
The role involves working within a specialist area to
deliver high standards of care, working closely with other teams and liaising
with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. One of our new develoments
is suporting the delivery of blood transfuions across the trust.
the successful applicant will work with and communicate
effectively with all members of the Chemotherapy Team.
It is essetial that they provide clinical and non-clinical
support to the nursing team under the direction of an appropriate registered
nurse within a sphere of responsibility and after completing appropriate
competency based training agreed by the trust.
To follow all procedures and guidelines in
accordance with the working practices of the Chemotherapy department.
Main duties of the job
To welcome patients'
onto the unit
Demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine
clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
To asses patient's level of dependence in meeting personal
care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility,
nutrition, elimination and comfort)
To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner
To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance chrts, reporting concerns to recording
Communication with patients, relatives, carers and other
members of the multi-disciplinary team assiting with clinical duties
Promote positive mental/physical/nutritional
health and wellbeing of patients.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years
of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider
sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and
have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Job description
Job responsibilities
TThe post holder will work under the supervision of a
registered nurse to assist the Chemotherapy
Team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and
their families.
The post holder will provide high quality, evidence based
care to patients and carers. This will include Oncology and Haematology
patients attending for chemotherapy, medical investigations and patients who
self-refer for advice and care.
To provide support to new and junior members of staff within
the team.
To assit in admitting pateints to the unit, completing
demographic detaisl and recording base-line observations.
*To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
* To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of
routine clinical observations.
*To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
* To assess patient's level of dependence in meeting
personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene,
mobility, nutrition, elminiation and comfort).
* To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
*To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance chrts, reporting concenrs to
a registered nurse.
* To carry out clinical skills relevant to the
ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple
dressings).
*To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the
next patient.
*To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
*To participate in clinical supervision.
*To assist in resolving conflict by responding
to conerns and complaints in a positive manner.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TThe post holder will work under the supervision of a
registered nurse to assist the Chemotherapy
Team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and
their families.
The post holder will provide high quality, evidence based
care to patients and carers. This will include Oncology and Haematology
patients attending for chemotherapy, medical investigations and patients who
self-refer for advice and care.
To provide support to new and junior members of staff within
the team.
To assit in admitting pateints to the unit, completing
demographic detaisl and recording base-line observations.
*To provide care to patients following instructions in the
care plan, programme or pathway.
* To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of
routine clinical observations.
*To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a
patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
* To assess patient's level of dependence in meeting
personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene,
mobility, nutrition, elminiation and comfort).
* To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and
supportive manner.
*To accurately record information on patient food charts and
fluid balance chrts, reporting concenrs to
a registered nurse.
* To carry out clinical skills relevant to the
ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple
dressings).
*To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging
patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the
next patient.
*To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately
stocked and tidy.
*To participate in clinical supervision.
*To assist in resolving conflict by responding
to conerns and complaints in a positive manner.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change.
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Computer skills.
- Ability to learn new skills
Desirable
- Previous experience in caring for others.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
- Excellent communication & interpersonal
- skills.
- Reflective practitioner.
- Ability to work in a busy and varied work
- environment and respond to change.
Desirable
- Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.
Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Good verbal and written command of
- English.
- Ability to act upon own initiative.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work under some pressure.
- Ability to show leadership
- Ability to plan own work.
- Ability to work calmly under pressure.
- Willing to take and record patient
- observations.
Desirable
- Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
- Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
- GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.
Desirable
- Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
- Understanding of the role of HCSW.
- Able to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Employer's website
https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
