Clinical Support Worker - Judy Beard Day Unit
We are looking for one full-time and one part-time experienced Clinical Support Worker to work in our Outpatient Oncology / Haematology Unit at the Judy Beard Day Unit at Conquest Hospital. The unit comprises of 18 treatment chairs/bed: treating, assessing Haematology and Oncology patients receiving Systemic Anti-cancer Treatments and supportive treatments.
We are a small friendly team who are committed to providing high quality care to our patients.
The candidate will be someone with experience in a Health or Social Care Environment and it is desirable that you have six months of experience working in the NHS, preferably within the last two years, with a Care Certificate qualification. National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or an acceptable alternative Level 3 Qualification.
Main duties of the job
Your working pattern will be three/four shifts, between the hours of 08:00-18:00 over a six-day period covering Monday-Saturdays.
You will be required to assist the trained SACT nurses to enable and enhance an efficient service delivery. This will include carrying out Aseptic Non-Touch Technique procedures.
We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to the professional development of all staff.
Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.
About us
We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work.
We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000+ members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people's own homes.
In 2020, the Care Quality Commission rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being caring and effective.
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.
If you have any questions about this position, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Satisfactory General Education
* National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
* Care Certificate
* Demonstrable ability to acquire skills appropriate to provide Scope of Practice that is commensurate to clinical area
* Evidence of additional Level 3 Vocational Training outside of main award. For example: standalone NVQ Level 3 Units; Specialist Training. For example: Dementia Care; Wound Care.
* Acceptable evidence of experience and competence in skills required for specific clinical area.
Experience
* 12 months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment.
* Six months (within the last two years) of experience of working in NHS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£24,071 to £25,674 a year, pro rata.
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