Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Job Description
Job title: Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Company: NHS
Job description: As a team at the Celia Blakey Day unit we are working hard to ensure we put patients and families at the heart of everything we do. We provide care gold standard care to patients and families receiving systemic anti-cancer treatments.Receiving a Cancer diagnosis is often one of the most daunting moments of a person’s life. However, at Celia Blakey we aim to provide personalised and holistic care, whilst making the Unit a warm and welcoming environment. By providing friendly smiles and supportive care are aim is to make the journey slightly easier for both the patient and their family. We work closely with consultants, Macmillan nurses, acute oncology and many other professionals to ensure the best outcome is achieved.Main duties of the job
- Recognise and report problems to appropriate senior staff
- To assist in the provision of quality care and be involved in the measuring of standards
- Be prepared to take on the responsibility of a link role appropriate to the clinical area
- To maintain a successful relationship with the unit manager and other members of the team, participate in team meetings and join in exchange of information and ideas, being involved in the decision-making process
- To participate in communication with patient and carers that promotes patient choice, ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained at all times
- To offer emotional support, bearing in mind the differing reactions of patients to their diagnosis and illness, reporting any physical or psychological issues to the appropriate member of staff
- To have a positive attitude towards change and recognise the need to be able to alter practice to meet the demands of patient/service.
- To provide support to the Nursing team. To ensure the maintenance of high standards of patient care in response to service needs
About usWe are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with three acute hospitals and community sites serving a local population of around 700,000.We also provide specialist services for Kent and Medway.We care about our patients and our people. We are focused on providing outstanding, safe patient care, and a positive working culture that benefits staff and patients alike. With our emphasis on staff training and development, a staff support scheme that’s second to none, and a healthy package of benefits, it’s easy to put down roots in East Kent Hospitals.Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates on a Skilled Worker Visa applying for roles Band 5 and above.Date posted09 October 2024Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Flexible workingReference number344-2993DCB-BJob locationsWilliam Harvey HospitalKennington RoadAshfordTN24 0LZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘supporting documents’.Person Specificationinterview and applicationEssential
- GCSES or equivalent 5 A* – C’s
- BTEC/ A Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience working in Oncology Day Unit
IT skillsEssential
- Basic knowledge of Technology and computers
Desirable
- Previous EKhuft experience using familiar systems
ClinicaEssential
- 1 year minimum HCA experience
Desirable
- Previous experience within an Oncology Day Unit
Person Specificationinterview and applicationEssential
- GCSES or equivalent 5 A* – C’s
- BTEC/ A Level or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience working in Oncology Day Unit
IT skillsEssential
- Basic knowledge of Technology and computers
Desirable
- Previous EKhuft experience using familiar systems
ClinicaEssential
- 1 year minimum HCA experience
Desirable
- Previous experience within an Oncology Day Unit
Expected salary: £24071 – 25674 per year
Location: Ashford, Kent
