Healthcare Assistant - Chemotherapy Unit | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £22,816 - £24,336 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2024 |
| Location: | Across East Lancashire Sites, BB2 3HH |
| Company: | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 6203024/435-S108-24 |
Summary
We are in need of a caring, positive thinking band 3 health care assistant here on the chemotherapy unit. We treat approximately 50-60 patients per day.
The band 3 Health Care Assistant role is crucial to support the nursing team and assist with the provision of the highest possible standard of patient care.
We provide a high standard of care and attention for our patients and their families here on the chemotherapy unit, so being attentive and a good listener are essential.
The main duties of this role are to support patients who are receiving treatment on the unit by meeting both their physical and emotional needs. They also ensure the smooth flow of patients through the unit by performing cannulation and venepuncture and transferring treatments from pharmacy to the ward and the collection of blood products from the path lab in a timely manner. The Health Care Assistants also ensure that the environment is safe, tidy and well stocked and organized.
This successful individual needs to be outgoing , able to demonstrate care and compassion and work effectively as part of the team.
The team all work hard to provide our patients with the excellent care they deserve, here on the unit. The unit is fast paced and the team are very friendly. We can offer a more peaceful surrounding for our patients if required/possible.
Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
The main duties of this role are to support patients who are receiving treatment on the unit by meeting both their physical and emotional needs. They also ensure the smooth flow of patients through the unit by performing cannulation and venepuncture and transferring treatments from pharmacy to the ward and the collection of blood products from the path lab in a timely manner. The Health Care Assistants also ensure that the environment is safe, tidy and well stocked and organized.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for conducting audits on the unit. They will assist in the insertion of PICC lines and generally support the trained nurses on the unit, providing the care to our patients.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Jun 2024