Job requirements
Essential
2 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Previous recent experience of working within an acute/ community setting.
- Qualifications
A Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 3. This could be a Vocational NVQ, BTEC or equivalent international qualification in healthcare or able to demonstrate the equivalent level of experience
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Cannulation and phlebotomy
- Experience
Experience of recording ECGs
- Experience
Experience of taking and monitoring blood glucose levels
Job summary
The Oncology and Haematology Day Unit is looking for Senior Healthcare Support Workers who are enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for caring to join our dedicated Team. You will assist patients and Other Healthcare Professionals in the delivery and care for SACT (Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy)/Chemotherapy patients in an extremely fast paced and dynamic day unit setting.
The day unit consists of 12 recliner chairs where patients receive chemotherapy and other SACT. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant you will be supporting the Doctors and Nurses in providing high standards of care to our patients, whilst consistently upholding the values of the trust. The postholder will undertake when training and competencies are completed, Venepuncture, Cannulation, Venesection and PICC (Peripherally inserted central catheter) line care. This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Healthcare Assistant with a positive outlook to learn new skills and take on new challenges as the service develops.
The YDH Oncology and Haematology Day Unit is currently based at St Margaret's Hospice in Yeovil. This post can be full time or part time, comprising of 9.5 hour shifts (08:30-18:00) the Day Unit is currently open Monday-Friday only.
Main duties of the job
Experience of working in an Outpatient or Day Unit setting or within Oncology or Haematology would be advantageous but all necessary skills training, updates and mandatory training as appropriate to the post will be provided.
Full details of duties can be found in the job description.
There will be an expectation of a flexible approach to shifts patterns within our opening days (Monday- Friday).
Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.
About us
The YDH Oncology and Haematology Day Unit is based at St Margaret's Hospice Yeovil.
This is a beautiful garden setting with plenty of wildlife, and it is lovely get to utilise the outside in the summer for breaks. There is wonderful low cost catering and free parking available for staff.
As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including, fantastic pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.
The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will to experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Details
- Date posted: 06 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 3
- Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 184-OL-PU-5730
- Job locations: St Margaret Hospice, Little Tarrat Ln, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2HU, United Kingdom, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, Somerset, BA21 4AT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
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This advert is for Senior HCA with Somerset NHS Foundation Trust in Yeovil, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25760.00 to £27476.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 20 Oct 2026.
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