Job summary

We have a rare and exciting opportunity for a permanent Band 3 Senior Health care assistant role on the Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment Unit working between at Royal Sussex County Hospital & Princess Royal Hospital.

We are looking for someone who strives for high standards of patient care to join our friendly and highly professional team at the Sussex Cancer Centre, to carry out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in predominantly in the SACT Unit but may be required to work in the Outpatient department and our satellite unit at Princess Royal Hospital

The post requires you have skills in venepuncture, cannulation and good communication.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Emma Hartwell Or Ryan Crockford (Nurse Managers) on ext. 63583 or email

We look forward to hearing from you!

Main duties of the job

To be actively involved in delivering a high standard of individualised holistic patient care to promote and maintain all aspects of his / her physical, social, cultural and psychological wellbeing.

Working under supervision from nursing staff, provide nursing care as part of the multi-disciplinary team to patients attending the unit. Communicating with and referring to other healthcare professionals as necessary.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Candidate Information Pack:

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Emma Hartwell or Ryan Crockford (Nurse Managers) on ext. 63583 or email

For more details refer to job description & person specification.

Person Specification

Essential & Desirable

Essential

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Communication skills Competent in observation skills Recent experience in a health care setting Ability to support in a health care setting Competent in IT skills

Desirable

Competent in venepuncture and cannulation Basic Knowledge in Oncology/Haematology Able to use a scalp cooling machine Recognising an unwell patient

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).