Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Health care Support Worker to join our friendly and energetic team on Waddington Ward. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and a self-motivated health professional to join our well established team. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Health care Support Worker to join our friendly and energetic team on Waddington Unit. We are looking for a committed, enthusiastic and a self-motivated health professional to join our well established team. Waddington Unit is a 26 bedded acute Haematology and Oncology ward that cares for male and female patients. The ward has a high acuity, fast paced clinical admissions setting that cares for acutely unwell patients as a result of haematological and oncological conditions such as spinal cord compression and neutropenic sepsis as well as facilitating the delivery of chemotherapy. Main duties of the job The ward admits patients as either an emergency through the Emergency Department, through the oncology assessment unit, or self-referral, via outpatient clinics or electively for chemotherapy, oncology and haematology treatment. The healthcare team is supported by a team of healthcare support workers, Band 5 nurses, band 6 deputy sisters, a clinical educator, and housekeepers as well as the ward manager. We have a medically engaged team who also provide ward based training and education to all staff. About the role Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, you will work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team, to contribute to the provision of the highest standards of patient care delivered with dignity, respect and compassion. The role involves working as an autonomous health care professional and will include providing holistic palliative care to end of life patients as well as managing the conditions and side effects associated with cancer. You Will be responsible for providing a high level of care and support working either days or nights on a full time working along side the multi-disciplinary team. About us Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service. Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services. Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county. This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations. The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG). Date posted 17 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum, £19,256 - £20,539 pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 357-LN-1968-24 Job locations Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you Job description Job responsibilities What should you do next? Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. your NHS needs you Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C or above) Desirable Literacy and numeracy qualification equivalent to Functional Skills level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade C or above) which are necessary to undertake the apprenticeship NVQ Level 2/3 in a Health Related area or equivalent experience Completed apprenticeship in relevant field of practice Successful completion of the Care Certificate ECDL qualification or equivalent Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Understanding the role of the Health Care Support Worker Ability to manage time effectively Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment Good customer care skills Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to forge effective working relationships with both patients, their relatives and colleagues Knowledge of confidentiality, infection prevention and dignity in care within the workplace Ability to prioritise and manage daily workload Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with both the Trust framework Desirable Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling Previous Experience Essential Experience of working in a customer focused environment Experience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval Desirable Previous experience in a health / care setting Specific Requirements Essential Flexible in approach to work - must be able to undertake shift work where required Ability to use own initiative Committed to on-going personal development Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to the post Person Specification Qualifications Essential Literacy and numeracy qualifications equivalent to Functional Skills level 1 or above (e.g. GCSE grade C or above) Desirable Literacy and numeracy qualification equivalent to Functional Skills level 2 (e.g. GCSE grade C or above) which are necessary to undertake the apprenticeship NVQ Level 2/3 in a Health Related area or equivalent experience Completed apprenticeship in relevant field of practice Successful completion of the Care Certificate ECDL qualification or equivalent Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes Essential Understanding the role of the Health Care Support Worker Ability to manage time effectively Ability to work effectively on an individual basis and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work in a demanding and busy environment Good customer care skills Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to forge effective working relationships with both patients, their relatives and colleagues Knowledge of confidentiality, infection prevention and dignity in care within the workplace Ability to prioritise and manage daily workload Awareness and Knowledge of the dignity in care agenda Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with both the Trust framework Desirable Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling Previous Experience Essential Experience of working in a customer focused environment Experience of using computer systems for data entry and retrieval Desirable Previous experience in a health / care setting Specific Requirements Essential Flexible in approach to work - must be able to undertake shift work where required Ability to use own initiative Committed to on-going personal development Willing to undertake further education, training and development relevant to the post 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. Employer details Employer name United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust Address Lincoln County Hospital Greetwell Road Lincoln LN2 5QY Employer's website https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)