Nursing Assistant, Chemotherapy Unit at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Guy's Cancer Centre at Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup, is part of the prestigious Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, offering world-class cancer treatment and care to patients in a modern and supportive environment. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional patient-centred care, ensuring each person feels safe, comfortable, and empowered during their treatment journey.
We are currently looking for compassionate, dedicated, and motivated Nursing Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team in providing high-quality care to patients with cancer. The work pattern is set at Monday to Friday, 0900-1700. We do cover some Bank Holidays but are closed at weekends.
Interview date: 03/10/2024
Main duties of the job
As a Nursing Assistant in the Chemotherapy Day Unit, your main duties will include:
* Assisting in PICC Line Dressings: Support the nursing team in cleaning and redressing Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC lines) to maintain infection control and patient comfort.
* Scalp Cooling Set-Up: Prepare and assist in setting up the scalp cooling equipment for patients undergoing chemotherapy, aimed at reducing hair loss.
* District Nursing Referrals: Co-ordinate and manage referrals to the district nursing teams for patients requiring continued care after leaving the unit.
* Stock Management: Ensure the Chemotherapy Day Unit is well-stocked with medical supplies and equipment, helping to maintain an efficient working environment.
* General Support: Assist with patient mobility, personal care, and emotional support. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare staff to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
* Clinical Observations: Taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and oxygen levels, and reporting any significant changes to the nursing team.
* Reception Cover: When required, covering the front desk due to annual leave or sickness, including greeting patients, answering phone calls, and scheduling appointments.
Job responsibilities
* To act as an advocate for patients within the department, to ensure a patient orientated approach to the delivery of care and to meet standards within the NHS Plan and other relevant guidelines.
* To ensure that patients receive high quality clinical care and a good patient experience, having regard for their customs, religious beliefs and doctrines.
* Recognise and avoid situations that may be detrimental to the health and wellbeing of the individuals.
* Report immediately to the Nurse in Charge any observed change in a patient's condition or any concern expressed by a patient about nursing or medical treatment to maintain patient safety and improve communication.
* Ensure own actions help to maintain quality.
Person Specification
Experience
* Previous work experience which includes team working, communicating with staff and colleagues and understanding of work practices.
Education
* NVQ level II in care or equivalent experience/qualification in the area of the specialty.
* Working with patients, clients or customers previously.
Skills
* Punctual and reliable.
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.
Salary: £26,696 per annum including Outer London HCA.
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