Job summary

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Band 3 Healthcare Assistant. You will work on the Churchill Unit assisting with the clinics and patients receiving chemotherapy on the unit. The patients treated at the Churchill Unit are being treated as part of Christie closer to home.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting trained staff and providing fundamental, high quality care. Responsibilities includes clerical and administrative duties, assisting with the running of clinics, phlebotomy, clinical observations, stock maintenance, maintaining general cleanliness of the ward/department area and equipment and ensuringall care is correctly documented, such as patient observations and care interventions

About us

Here at Bolton our patients and people are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The role requires the individual to recognise and adopt the National 6 Cs which are Care, Compassion, Communication, Commitment, Competence and Courage.

Care is our core business. The care we deliver helps the individual person and improves the health of the whole community. Caring defines us and our work. Patients receiving care expect it to be right for them consistently throughout every stage of their life.

To assist the patient with all aspects of personal hygiene as and when required.

To ensure privacy, respect and dignity at all times.

To support the patient to have an experience which makes them feel safe, cared for and listened to during their hospital visit

Undertake clinical tasks, venepuncture, ECG, undertake clinical observations, taking specimens.

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

Prioritise own workload
Evidence of self-motivation and motivate others
Ability to use initiative
Ability to work flexibly
Able to work under pressure
Able to work as part of a team
Able to relate well to people of all levels
Able to work to a consistent high standard.
Able to follow written procedures accurately

Desirable

oWillingness to undertake Clinical Apprenticeship or other health related apprenticeship

Education / Qualification / Training

Essential

Care certificate
ECG
Wound Care
Venepuncture
Clinical Observations

Experience

Essential

Working in a role providing care to people
Good clear communication skills at all levels
Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
Carrying out clinical observations

Desirable

Wound care qualification /experience

Knowledge

Essential

Basic computer literacy

Desirable

GCSE Maths
GCSE English

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