Health Care Support Worker Swansea, Wales
Job description
Would you like to be part of our team at Chemotherapy day unit at Singleton Hospital?
In this Health Board we aspire to be driven by our values; where every person that works for us, regardless of their role, is expected to demonstrate the values of “caring for each other”, “working together” and “always improving”.
We are looking for a highly motivated, compassionate, enthusiastic and reliable individual to support with the management of complex oncology patients attending our chemotherapy day unit for Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy.
The Healthcare Assistant will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person centred care.
The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual’s notes.
They will assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care.
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner.
Communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all
members of the multi-disciplinary team.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for further information regarding this role
