Job summary
- Main area
- Cancer/Chemotherapy Support
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 252-6343203
- Employer
- Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Pine Therapy Unit
- Town
- Dartford
- Salary
- £24,008 - £25,553 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/07/2024 23:59
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Chemotherapy Support Worker
Band 3
Job overview
The postholder will provide a comprehensive, confidential and high quality administrative and clinical support service to the patients and staff on Pine Therapy Unit under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
They will be expected to liaise and communicate with members of the multi-disciplinary team and allied health care professionals to provide coordinated high-quality patient centered care.
The postholder will be able to work autonomously and make decisions with minimal support and will be responsible for undertaking delegated personal care duties for patients/clients
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a support worker to join our team on Pine Therapy Unit, caring for patients/clients undergoing cancer treatment.
We are an ambulatory day unit that provides chemotherapy, immunotherapy and supportive treatments for patients who have solid tumour cancers and haematology cancers.
We have an excellent reputation within Cancer Services, and pride ourselves in delivering a high standard of treatment and care for our patients.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you’ll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we’ve achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.
If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a detailed description of the Job roles and responsibilities please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Education and Training
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent including English and Maths
- Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Evidence of CPD
- Good knowledge across a range of health or social care settings
Desirable criteria
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Minimum 18 months’ experience as a Band 3 Nurse Assistant or CSW
- Experience of dealing with nonroutine and complex problems and progress chasing
- Working knowledge of patients’ needs
- Ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative
- Basic admin experience
Desirable criteria
- Proficient in the use of hospital computerised patient systems PAS, Radiology and Pathology.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Gerard
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01322428332
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