Job Description

A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is a core member of the team delivering direct care to patients and supporting registered practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan. Dove Unit is a specialist haematology ward caring for patients who have stem cell transplants, malignant haematological conditions; the Unit delivers systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT).
Main duties of the job
You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Nurse, in accordance with the Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, and training will be provided to ensure you have the required skills specific to this area of work.
About us
Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
249-7403947
Job locations
Great Western Hospital Foundation Trust
Marlborough Road
Swindon
SN3 6BB
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Appropriately obtain consent to physical examination, respect and maintain the patients privacy, dignity (and comfort as far as practicable), and comply with infection prevention and control procedures.2. Recognise when a clinical situation is beyond individual capability or competence and escalate appropriately.3. Provide information and advice appropriate to the needs, priorities and concerns of individuals.4. Acknowledge and respect the decisions made by individuals concerning their health and wellbeing in relation to cancer, cancer treatments, survivorship and late effects care.5. Demonstrate understanding of the individual and show empathy for the impact of their cancer diagnosis.6. Respond sensitively to individual preferences and needs and uphold and safeguard individuals interests. Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Appropriately obtain consent to physical examination, respect and maintain the patients privacy, dignity (and comfort as far as practicable), and comply with infection prevention and control procedures.2. Recognise when a clinical situation is beyond individual capability or competence and escalate appropriately.3. Provide information and advice appropriate to the needs, priorities and concerns of individuals.4. Acknowledge and respect the decisions made by individuals concerning their health and wellbeing in relation to cancer, cancer treatments, survivorship and late effects care.5. Demonstrate understanding of the individual and show empathy for the impact of their cancer diagnosis.6. Respond sensitively to individual preferences and needs and uphold and safeguard individuals interests.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3, NVQ 3 or BTEC National Diploma.
• GCSE A*-D in English Language, Maths/ Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Math's or equivalent.
• Equivalent experience together with Level 2 qualification & working towards Level 3
• Care Certification - 15 National Standards https://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/resources/the-care-certificate/

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support Or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
• Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support

Experience
Essential

• Experience or working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team.
• Prior experience as a support worker
• Complete of observation training

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3, NVQ 3 or BTEC National Diploma.
• GCSE A*-D in English Language, Maths/ Level 2 Functional Skills in English and Math's or equivalent.
• Equivalent experience together with Level 2 qualification & working towards Level 3
• Care Certification - 15 National Standards https://www.skillsforhealth.org.uk/resources/the-care-certificate/

Desirable

• Level 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support Or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health & Social Care Or Level 2 in Health & Social care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)
• Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support

Experience
Essential

• Experience or working in healthcare and ability to demonstrate best practice and act as a role model
• Evidence of ability to work as a member of a team.
• Prior experience as a support worker
• Complete of observation training

Skills Required