Job Description

An exiciting opportunity has arisen for a motivted enthusiastic individual to join a well established team working within the Chemotherapy team at Bishop Auckland Hospital and Ward 42 as a Health Care Assistant.
The role involves working within a specialist area to deliver high standards of care, working closely with other teams and liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary team. One of our new develoments is suporting the delivery of blood transfuions across the trust.
the successful applicant will work with and communicate effectively with all members of the Chemotherapy Team.
It is essetial that they provide clinical and non-clinical support to the nursing team under the direction of an appropriate registered nurse within a sphere of responsibility and after completing appropriate competency based training agreed by the trust.
To follow all procedures and guidelines in accordance with the working practices of the Chemotherapy department.
Main duties of the job
To welcome patients' onto the unit
Demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.
To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse.
To asses patient's level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elimination and comfort)
To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner
To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance chrts, reporting concerns to recording
Communication with patients, relatives, carers and other members of the multi-disciplinary team assiting with clinical duties
Promote positive mental/physical/nutritional health and wellbeing of patients.
About us
If you are being interviewed you must accept an interview slot in the system to continue, even if you have arranged with the manager
You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented
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For the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and eligibility, please check online to determine whether you can apply.
From April 9th 2025 - Healthcare assistants - You must have a minimum of two years of experience working within the NHS as a HCA for the Trust to consider sponsorship (we will only consider sponsorship if you meet this criteria and have a current visa expiring within 3 months)
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,465 to 26,598 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9439-2526-0700
Job locations
Bishop Auckland General Hospital
Cockton Hill Road
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6AD
Job description
Job responsibilities
TThe post holder will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist the Chemotherapy Team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families.
The post holder will provide high quality, evidence based care to patients and carers. This will include Oncology and Haematology patients attending for chemotherapy, medical investigations and patients who self-refer for advice and care.
To provide support to new and junior members of staff within the team.
To assit in admitting pateints to the unit, completing demographic detaisl and recording base-line observations.
*To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway.

• To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.

*To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse.

• To assess patient's level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elminiation and comfort).

• To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.

*To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance chrts, reporting concenrs to a registered nurse.

• To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).

*To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.
*To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.
*To participate in clinical supervision.
*To assist in resolving conflict by responding to conerns and complaints in a positive manner. Job description
Job responsibilities
TThe post holder will work under the supervision of a registered nurse to assist the Chemotherapy Team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families.
The post holder will provide high quality, evidence based care to patients and carers. This will include Oncology and Haematology patients attending for chemotherapy, medical investigations and patients who self-refer for advice and care.
To provide support to new and junior members of staff within the team.
To assit in admitting pateints to the unit, completing demographic detaisl and recording base-line observations.
*To provide care to patients following instructions in the care plan, programme or pathway.

• To demonstrate competence in the accurate recording of routine clinical observations.

*To recognise abnormal recordings or signs of change in a patient's condition and report changes to a registered nurse.

• To assess patient's level of dependence in meeting personal care needs and give appropriate assistance (includes hygiene, mobility, nutrition, elminiation and comfort).

• To assist patients to eat and drink in a sensitive and supportive manner.

*To accurately record information on patient food charts and fluid balance chrts, reporting concenrs to a registered nurse.

• To carry out clinical skills relevant to the ward/department and patient group (eg phlebotomy, ECG recording, simple dressings).

*To assist in escorting, transferring and discharging patients, ensuring all property is packed and the bed area is prepared for the next patient.
*To ensure treatment rooms and ward areas are adequately stocked and tidy.
*To participate in clinical supervision.
*To assist in resolving conflict by responding to conerns and complaints in a positive manner.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Requirements
Essential

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal
• skills.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work
• environment and respond to change.

Desirable

• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Good verbal and written command of
• English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient
• observations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Computer skills.
• Ability to learn new skills

Desirable

• Previous experience in caring for others.

Special Requirements
Essential

• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal
• skills.
• Reflective practitioner.
• Ability to work in a busy and varied work
• environment and respond to change.

Desirable

• Be able to offer pastoral care to mentors and students when providing feedback on performance.

Special Skills & Knowledge
Essential

• Good verbal and written command of
• English.
• Ability to act upon own initiative.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work under some pressure.
• Ability to show leadership
• Ability to plan own work.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Willing to take and record patient
• observations.

Desirable

• Knowledge of care and related procedures, clinical observations, relevant legislation.

Qualifications
Essential

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent relevant experience.
• Care Certificate or willingness to complete within first 6 months of commencement in post.
• GCSE equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable

• Short courses relevant to undertake patient and clinical care duties.

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to engage and build effective relationships at all levels.
• Understanding of the role of HCSW.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.

Skills Required