The Christie NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Healthcare Assistant (Inpatient areas)
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About the Role
We are looking for compassionate and caring health care assistants with a passion to be a key part of the patient journey at The Christie. Rated in the top 3 NHS Trusts, The Christie are a dynamic and ground-breaking Trust where we support our staff to be the very best they can be. We are looking for people who have excellent communication skills and are prepared to go above and beyond to ensure our patients receive the highest level of care. In return, you will have the opportunity to learn, grow and experience career opportunities in a friendly and welcoming team.
If you do not have qualifications and experience in undertaking extended clinical skills, then we will support you in achieving these whilst receiving a band 2 salary. On successful completion of the relevant skills, you will progress into a band 3 role.
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Key Responsibilities
Being supervised by Registered Nurses & within Trust guidelines & protocols, you'll assist the Nursing team in delivering the excellent standard of patient care that you would expect for yourself and your loved ones.
Your duties will involve supporting patients with personal care needs, including:
- Mobilising
- Toileting
- Bathing
- Dressing
- Eating & Drinking
As a senior health care assistant, you will undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties that include:
- Phlebotomy
- Recording patient observations
- Monitoring changes to patient conditions
About The Christie
The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist, around 15% of patients are referred to us from other parts of the country.
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We provide:
- Radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world
- Chemotherapy on-site and through 14 other hospitals
- Highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer
- A wide range of support and diagnostic services
We are also an international leader in research, with world-first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits, contact:
- Name: Kate Robinson
- Job title: Lead Nurse for Workforce
- Email address: kate.robinson43@nhs.net
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