We are looking for 3 full time (37.5hr per week) Healthcare Support Workers to work in the new Private Medical Day Unit which will be opening in the Spring 2025. Candidates must be motivated and enthusiastic and work well in a team.
Essential skills include being able to cannulate and take blood, perform observations, and assist the trained staff where needed.
Other skills will be taught once in post to assist the nursing staff. The day unit is open Monday to Friday and is open 08.00am to 19.00pm.
Flexible working will be considered. If you would like to be part of a new unit working alongside a dedicated and caring team, please apply.
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 teamwork 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
To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards. Communicate
with tact, empathy, overcome barriers to understanding e.g., patients with physical impairment,
mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature,
oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff. Assess comfort
of patient and instigate emergency procedures.
Measuring and recording patients’ height and weight.
Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling, after training and assessment of
competency.
Undertakes a limited range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, catheter removal, MRSA screening swabs, blood glucose monitoring, pregnancy testing, removal of peripheral cannula, observing
patients for signs of agitation or distress, providing heightened observation through speciating/ enhanced care, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for a Band 3 HCSW that has been ratified through NAHPC.
This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
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