Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides. The Royal Marsden serves a local, regional, national and international population from two hospital sites, Chelsea and Sutton.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Health Care Assistants to join our nursing team to help support our patients in the Outpatient Department at the Chelsea site. This is a great opportunity to develop your existing skills and knowledge, but also to learn new ones, including working in a variety of clinics and in the phlebotomy service

There are many new and exciting educational opportunities for Health Care Assistants within the Royal Marsden Trust at the moment. The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is at the forefront in the delivery of the Care Certificate, which is the start of the career journey for Healthcare Support Workers.

The aim of the Care Certificate is to ensure that all new and existing support staff are taught and can demonstrate the right skills, knowledge and behaviour to provide high quality compassionate care. All applicants must have completed the Care Certificate or be in the process of completing it. Applicants will be given the opportunity to work alongside a practice educator to enhance their knowledge and skills required for the position.

• To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co-ordinator of the shift.
• To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities.
• As an integral member of the nursing team work with team members to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits and learning and development opportunities. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

• To undertake and practice the Care Certificate standards.
• Monitor and record patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and report any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.
• Measure and record patients’ height and weight.
• Perform venepuncture and venous blood sampling, following training and assessment.
• Undertake clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off. For example, ECG; Urinalysis; MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/ competency sign off has been deemed appropriate for HCSW and

has been ratified through NRRAC.

• Assist with nutrition where applicable (e.g. assisting with menu completion, feeding assistance) working closely with the ward host/hostess.
• To demonstrate an understanding of infection control issues by attending mandatory training; understand infection control policy and procedure, accept responsibility for own infection control

practice and be willing to challenge others’ practice.

• Direct or escort patients and their belongings between departments and clinical areas.
• To collect patients’ medications from pharmacy.

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