Job summary
The Christie is an internationally and nationally recognized Centre for the treatment of cancer and leading experts in cancer care, research and education, based in Manchester.
We are looking for a well-organized, motivated, enthusiastic Band 2 to take up a fundamental role as healthcare assistant within our core oncology team. The healthcare assistant will deliver all aspects of bedside nursing care for inpatients. Ward 11 is a 28 bedded ward caring for a range of patients who are undergoing cancer treatments, experiencing side effects from their treatment, receiving palliative care or end of life care.
Ward 11 has a strong teamwork ethos and is looking for someone to join our team of dedicated, compassionate and caring staff who hold patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Main duties of the job
Where required, assist nursing staff if they are conducting procedures or investigations.
Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately.
Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns.
Fluid balance monitoring.
Handling patient's personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely.
Performing enhanced observations - one-to-one as appropriate.
Ensuring patients receive adequate nutrition and hydration
Ensuring accurate documentation
Assisting patient's to reposition
Work within the team to deliver outstanding care
About us
The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Job description
Job responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical:
Assists with the care of patients by:
Participating in basic nursing care and procedures by providing personal care to patients, responding to nurse call as required.
Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording bodily waste/fluid balance accurately.
Clinical Support:
Assist with the admission of patients, and during their stay, by undertaking screening swabs, taking and labelling of pathology samples, excluding bloods.
Assist the Registered Nurse in the process of undertaking clinical risk assessments e.g. recording height and weight, updating the nurse on any changes to a patients condition/circumstances. Responsibility for undertaking the risk assessments lies with the Registered Nurse.
Appropriately record and monitor dietary intake of patients, informing relevant staff of progress and/or any difficulties relating to dietary/fluid intake.
Assist in providing conditions to meet the patients need for rest and sleep.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Vocational healthcare qualification at level 2 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people in a customer service environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of people
- Able to follow instructions
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
- Competent in routine observations and tests
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Evidence of understanding of the healthcare support worker role
- Participate in personal Development.
Desirable
- Evidence of recent training
VALUES
Essential
- Ability to demonstrate the organisational values and behaviours.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient/ customer care.
- Empathetic and caring
- Professional outlook and positive attitude
- Honest and trustworthy.
- Available to work unsociable hours/ weekends/nights
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
The Christie NHS FT
Address
Ward 11 Clinical Support and Specialist Surgery
The Christie NHS Foundation Trust Wilmslow Road
Manchester
M20 4BX