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).



Please note this vacancy is part time 18.5 hours per week



At the time of advertising, this role does not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration to sponsor candidates to work in the UK. For this reason, we are unable to sponsor anyone for a skilled worker visa for this role.



We are happy to accept applications from candidates who can prove their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes. Such applications will be considered alongside all other applications.



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.



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.



1. Appropriately obtain consent to physical examination, respect and maintain the patient's 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.