NHS

Health Care Support Worker - Oncology/Haematology


PayCompetitive
LocationSwansea/Wales
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: H9130-24-0544?language=en&page=124&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The Healthcare Assistant (Level 2) will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person centred care.

      The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual's notes.

      Main duties of the job

      Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in healthcare?

      A post has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join ward 12, based in Singleton Hospital, Swansea.

      The team delivers high quality care for Oncology/Haematology patients within a ward environment. You will be a valued member of the Nursing Team. We are looking for someone who has current experience within the acute hospital setting who can provide holistic care for our patients with the health board values at the forefront of their mind.We can offer excellent personal development, within a competency based framework.

      We are looking for a support worker with relevant experience to support the Registered Nurses in the care for Oncology/Haematology patients.

      The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

      About us

      We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

      As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

      We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

      Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

      If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

      Date posted

      04 April 2024

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 2

      Salary

      £22,720 a year per annum (pro rata if part-time)

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time

      Reference number

      130-ACS077-0324

      Job locations

      Singleton Hospital

      Sketty Lane

      Swansea

      SA2 8QA


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

      Use these documents to help you fill in the supporting information box.

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

      Use these documents to help you fill in the supporting information box.

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • hcsw competency booklet

      Desirable

      • oncology experience

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working / caring in a health or social care environment

      Skills

      Essential

      • Demonstrates an understanding the scope of the role within a team

      Desirable

      • Customer care skills
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • hcsw competency booklet

      Desirable

      • oncology experience

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working / caring in a health or social care environment

      Skills

      Essential

      • Demonstrates an understanding the scope of the role within a team

      Desirable

      • Customer care skills

      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.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Additional information

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Swansea Bay University Health Board

      Address

      Singleton Hospital

      Sketty Lane

      Swansea

      SA2 8QA


      Employer's website

      https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Swansea Bay University Health Board

      Address

      Singleton Hospital

      Sketty Lane

      Swansea

      SA2 8QA


      Employer's website

      https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

  • About the company

      National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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