Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- 2 Vacancy
Experience
Minimum 2 Year
Employee type
Full time
Position
Mid level
Offer Salary
$3,500/ Month
Job Description
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides. The Royal Marsden serves a local, regional, national and international population from two hospital sites, Chelsea and Sutton. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Medical Day Unit - Chelsea team as a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker. The Medical Day Unit is a fast-paced outpatient department serving a large volume of patients receiving treatment for cancer. The unit is split into 3 areas, the prescribing clinics, the phlebotomy room and the treatment area made up of 30 chairs. Previous experience in venepuncture is essential and experience of working with cancer patients is desirable. You will need to have excellent communication skills and be able to work well within a multidisciplinary team. To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift. To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities, and work autonomously under supervision of a registered nurse. As an integral member of the nursing team work with team members to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients. 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. For further information, please refer to the Job Description/Person Specification These responsibilities will be carried out under the guidance of the shift coordinator. Clinical Responsibility
Responsibilities
To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards. Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff. Measuring and recording patients’ height and weight. Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling. After training and assessment of competency. Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for HCSW that has been ratified through NRRAC. Assisting with nutrition where applicable e.g. assisting with menu completion, feeding assistance. Working closely with the ward host/hostess and housekeeper. Understanding the dietary needs of patients and utilise diet charts and fluid balance charts appropriately. Liaising with the trusts MDT as appropriate to ensure complete holistic care is provided and harm free care is monitored. Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues including attendance at mandatory training; an understanding of policy and procedure and accept responsibility for their own infection control practice and a willingness to challenge others’ practice. Demonstrates and understanding of nursing care plans and utilise them in line with Trust policy and procedure.
Qualification
- High School
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