Clinical Healthcare Support Worker - Oncology

Job overview

We are currently seeking to recruit a Clinical Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to work within our busy and dynamic multidisciplinary team.

Medlock Unit provide care to adult haematology and oncology patients with cancer and haematological disorders.  These services have moved to one footprint in the new Dyson Cancer Centre. This will also be a multi-site role between Bath and Frome as we begin to set up our community service.

The units are open Monday to Friday 08.00-18.00.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, a good team player and have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.  Previous health care experience is essential.

In return we will develop your clinical knowledge and skill within a supportive environment.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Hayley Beer or Helen Bond, Senior Sisters 01225 824852

Main duties of the job

To assist in patient care and other ward/department related duties under the supervision of the trained nurse.

To carry out routine and additional/extended role duties, when trained and assessed as competent, as instructed by and under the supervision of the registered nurse in charge.

To contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with nursing colleagues and all members of the multi-disciplinary team, and work in accordance with the Trust values and hospital policies at all times.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.