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Job summary

Main area
Oncology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-HCA-548-A
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£24,465 per annum/pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/09/2025 23:59

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The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Healthcare Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 2

Job overview

Due to movement of an existing staff member to do their TNA training an exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Chemotherapy Day Unit Nursing team as a Healthcare Assistant. This is an experienced, dedicated and well established team who would support the new applicant in settling into the role

The post will involve rotation between the Treatment Unit and the Outpatient Review Clinics to provide support to the nursing team and the patients treated here.  

The post is for up to 37.5  hours per week to be worked between 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday and set working days would be possible on discussion with the unit manager.  

You must possess GCSE's in Maths and English at grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent).

Main duties of the job

The role of the postholder is diverse.  In the  treatment Unit the successful applicant will be required to undertake observations of patients receiving chemotherapy; providing drinks and meals for patients as required; acting as a runner between the  Unit and Pathology/ Pharmacy as needed; supporting the nursing staff within the unit as they place peripherally inserted central catheters and undertaking simple dressings.  There will also be a requirement to collect blood products from pathology to support the transfusion workload of the unit.

Within the Outpatient Clinic the role involves weighing and calling patients through for consultation, chaperoning patients having clinical examination, undertaking simple dressings; and undertaking observations as required. 

In both areas a large part of the job role involve communicating and supporting patients and their relatives so there will be a large amount of working with the public involved.

Working for our organisation

We have a set of established Trust Values and expect all staff to work within these at all times.  We would also expect you to be able to demonstrate how you work within our Trust Values as this is very important to us. We are committed to supporting our staff with suitable training and development opportunities and will provide any necessary training to meet the needs of the role.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

Person specification

Education & training

Essential criteria
  • Maths and English GCSE Grade 9 – 4 (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
  • NVQ Level 2 in health related subject

Knowledge, behaviours and experience

Essential criteria
  • Can demonstrate an understanding, through personal statement and interview of what is required within the role of a Healthcare Assistant in the care setting
  • Can describe the Trust values and demonstrate how they put these in to practice within their caring role
Desirable criteria
  • Previous caring experience in hospital, community, voluntary or work experience.
  • Previous experience of working with the public

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Wendy Davies
Job title
Chemotherapy Day Unit Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 262425

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Anchorage Avenue
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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