Health Care Assistant (Band 2)

The Beacon Centre Day Unit is a forward thinking and progressive nurse led unit which takes pride in its ability to provide excellent patient centred care whilst optimising the best outcomes for patients.

We ensure that all patients throughout Somerset requiring Systemic Anti-Cancer Treatment receive a high standard of care from point of diagnosis to completion of treatment.

We strive to keep our services at the forefront of cancer care, in a rapidly changing environment.

We have a 24 chaired day treatment unit and haematology/oncology outpatient department. This role is primarily based in the outpatient department.

Good communication skills and IT/keyboard skills are essential for this role, as is a cheerful disposition and positive attitude, together with the ability to work at times under a degree of pressure. You will be required to provide support for all clinicians within the outpatient setting, including assisting with patient care, such as recording patient observations, phlebotomy, cannulation and ECG’s. We will provide in-house training to enable you to develop all skills required

We are a positive unit who strive to create a calm environment for our patients during a difficult time in their lives. As we take pride in caring for our patients, we also prioritise taking care of our staff. You will be part of a compassionate and friendly team who understand the challenges that arise when caring for cancer patients and the importance of supporting one another

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone’s throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan – there is truly something for everyone!

The post holder will work closely with medical, nursing and administrative teams striving to provide a seamless outpatient service for patient and their carers supporting the patient journey when attending appointments and procedures.

Ensuring that clinic schedules are adhered to, utilising consultants’ and patients’ time efficiently throughout the clinics and communicate effectively with patients and carers ensuring all clinic documentation and results are ready for the clinic.

Ideally holding a NVQ2 in Healthcare OR prepared to undertake a level 2 NVQ in Healthcare and complete within 1 year.

Please refer to the Job Description for full details.