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Job Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 3 senior HCA to work between the Oncology Outpatient & Chemotherapy Day case unit. This is an opportunity to expand your clinical knowledge and skills within both units. You will be required to have your own workload each day as well as being part of the team. Once competent, you will carry out various clinical skills on a daily basis and be given the chance to develop within this environment. Support and training will be provided to the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
* Assist in the delivery of care planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.
* Carry out care/other duties under indirect supervision.
* Manage own workload daily.
* Supervise junior health care assistants contributing to their training and development.
* Undertake specific extended skills.
Job Responsibilities
* Provide & deliver a high standard of nursing care, recognising & meeting the specific needs of patients.
* Have an awareness of the administration of chemotherapy and Immunotherapy, its side effects & adverse effects.
* Be aware of the personal protective equipment to be used in the event of a chemotherapy spillage.
* Be aware of the safe handling & disposal of cytotoxic waste.
* Prioritise own tasks under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
* Manage clinics.
* Become competent in using CVAD.
* Perform venepuncture and ECGs when required.
* Order stock.
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience Essential
* Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting.
* Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work.
* Commitment to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
Qualifications Essential
* Level 2 Functional skills in English and Maths, or equivalent.
* NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or HCA UHP Level 3 or definitive evidence of working towards - 75% completed (or equivalent transferable qualification).
* Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker).
* Undertake and complete the Care Certificate training programme offered in-house.
Aptitude & Abilities Essential
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality.
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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Fal Ward, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL68DH
Employer's website
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
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