Clinical Support Worker - Oncology & Haematology Unit

Overview

The Oncology Unit is looking for a caring, compassionate, and motivated person to join University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust's close-knit team. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust provide treatment and support to people with cancer across North Lancashire and South Cumbria. Working in oncology can be extremely rewarding, knowing that you are helping others navigate their cancer journey. Feedback from patients is overwhelmingly positive, and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust welcome applicants who feel they have the right attributes to enhance University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust's team.

Main Duties of the Job

The main duties of the role include:

• Assisting in the smooth running of out-patient clinics
• Providing communication and emotional support to patients
• Supporting nursing staff in the chemotherapy treatment rooms
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy working environment
• Ensuring accurate documentation and communication
• Utilising trust and unit specific IT systems
• Demonstrating clinical skills including phlebotomy and 12 lead ECG
• Assisting with nurse-led PICC insertions
• Exhibiting clerical and organisational skills
• Serving patient drinks and lunches

About University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust operate from three main hospitals: Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, alongside various community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and RLI provide a range of General Hospital services, including full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units, and various Consultant-led services. WGH offers a range of General Hospital services as well as an Urgent Treatment Centre for non-life-threatening conditions.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care, including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust's community services aim to help individuals remain independent, improve their health, and manage their conditions through high-quality care, advice, and support.

Person Specification

Essential Requirements

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Strong communication skills
• Desire to work in Oncology

Desirable Requirements

• Experience in a healthcare setting
• Phlebotomy skills
• ECG Training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.