Healthcare Assistant - Haematology & Oncology - 22.5 hpw

at  Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistant who would you like the opportunity to develop your skills in a Haematology and Oncology setting? If you have an NVQ level 2 qualification and a good level of care experience within the NHS, then we would welcome your application for this exciting role. We are looking for someone who is able to demonstrate kindness and care with a drive to develop themselves and the service they work in.
You could be a key part of our multi-disciplinary healthcare team, providing individualised care for patients on a busy day case oncology and haematology unit. You would be expected to have excellent communication skills, be a team player and provide high standards of care to patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse/practitioner. Your role would include taking observations, phlebotomy and cannulation skills, supporting clinicians in outpatient clinics and caring for patients with a cancer diagnosis. Basic IT skills are preferable.
Please contact Carolyn Butterfield at The Meadows, Eccleshill Community Hospital on 01274 227497
Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse
Perform venepuncture and cannulation for patients in day case and outpatient, including for patients prior to starting chemotherapy.
Support clinicians in outpatient clinics, ensuring documentation is completed and appropriate clinic preparation is undertaken to ensure safe running of the clinic.
Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives whilst receiving chemotherapy or whilst attending clinic appointments..
Contribute to the support of patients in transition from one care setting to another.
Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. See section regarding Respect for Patient Confidentiality below.
Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff.
Assist individual patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs including personal hygiene, appearance, oral care, fluid and dietary intake.
Participate in clerical duties as required.
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
We value people
We are one team
We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Assist individual patients with elements of basic nursing care and the implementation of programmes of care under the direction of a registered nurse
Perform venipuncture and cannulation for patients in day case and outpatient, including for patients prior to starting chemotherapy.
Support clinicians in outpatient clinics, ensuring documentation is completed and appropriate clinic preparation is undertaken to ensure safe running of the clinic.
Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their relatives whilst receiving chemotherapy or whilst attending clinic appointments..
Contribute to the support of patients in transition from one care setting to another.
Assist with obtaining, transmitting and storing information related to the delivery of a care service. See section regarding Respect for Patient Confidentiality below.
Assist and contribute to the movement and treatment of patients to achieve physical comfort and minimise the adverse effects of pressure according to the prescription of care. Report areas of concern to qualified staff.
Assist individual patients with activities of daily living according to individual needs including personal hygiene, appearance, oral care, fluid and dietary intake.
Participate in clerical duties as required

Please refer the Job description for details