£24.07k – £25.67k per annum

Job summary

We are looking for one fulltime and one part-time experienced Clinical Support Worker to work in our Outpatient Oncology / Haematology Unit at the Judy Beard Day Unit at Conquest Hospital. The unit comprises of 18 treatment chairs/bed: treating, assessing Haematology and Oncology patients receiving Systemic Anti-cancer Treatments and supportive treatments.

We are a small friendly team who are committed to providing high quality care to our patients.

The candidate will be someone with experience in a Health or Social Care Environment and you should have six months of experience working in the NHS, preferably within the last two years, with a Care Certificate qualification. National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or an acceptable alternative Level 3 Qualification

Main duties of the job

Your working pattern will be three/four shifts, between the hours of 08:00-18:00 over a six-day period covering Monday-Saturdays.

You will be required to assist the trained SACT nurses to enable and enhance an efficient service delivery. This will include carrying out Aseptic Non-Touch Technique procedures.

We will provide a supportive atmosphere, mentorship and clinical supervision on the unit and are committed to professional development of all staff.

Team working is an integral part of this unit with all staff enabled and empowered to make a real difference for their patients.

About us

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work

We provide safe, compassionate and high quality care to half a million people living or visiting East Sussex. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex, the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive services are provided by 7000 + members of staff working from acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites and in people’s own homes.

In 2020 the Care Quality Commission rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being caring and effective. The Conquest Hospital and our

In 2020, the Trust launched its ambitious ‘Building for our Future’ programme. This once in a lifetime programme aims to repair, redevelop and expand our hospitals, transforming the environment in which we provide care for generations to come.

Community Services are rated ‘Outstanding’. Eastbourne DGH rated ‘Good’.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Satisfactory General Education
• National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) Level 3 in Health and Social Care OR an acceptable, alternative Level 3 Qualification
• Care Certificate
• Demonstrable ability to acquire skills appropriate to provide Scope of Practice that is commensurate to clinical area

Desirable

• Evidence of additional Level 3 Vocational Training outside of main award. For example: standalone NVQ Level 3 Units; Specialist Training. For example: Dementia Care; Wound Care
• Acceptable evidence of experience and competence in skills required for specific clinical area

Experience

Essential

• 12 months experience (current) in a Health or Social Care Environment

Desirable

• Six months (within the last two years) of experience of working in NHS

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

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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. .

Additional information

Employer details

Employer name

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address

Conquest Hospital

The Ridge

Hastings

TN37 7RD

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