Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join our dedicated team on Private Care Granard House 1 Ward at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust.
This is a fixed-term position for 12 months to provide maternity cover and offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced healthcare professional to work within a specialist oncology and surgical ward environment.
The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality patient-centred care to individuals undergoing complex cancer treatments and surgical procedures.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist registered nurses in providing safe, compassionate and effective care, ensuring patients receive the highest standards of support throughout their treatment journey.
Previous experience in an acute hospital setting is essential, and experience within oncology, surgical care or cancer services would be advantageous.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring and professional attitude, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care in a fast-paced specialist environment.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust offers a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways.
Job responsibilities
- To undertake and practice the Care Certificate 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.
Person Specification
- Education/Qualifications: NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2, working towards Level 3 (desirable); Completed Care Certificate (essential)
- Experience: Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position (essential)
- Skills Abilities/knowledge: Clinical skills (e.g. phlebotomy etc.) (essential); Evidence of effective interpersonal skills (essential); Good communication skills, written and verbal (essential)