Job Description

To assist the multi-professional theatre & brachytherapy team to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective service.To provide hands on patient care, assisting in Theatre/Brachytherapy/Interventional Radiology proceduresThe post holder will work under the direct supervision of a Theatre Practitioner or Radiographer and be responsible for providing personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties/ tasks, always ensuring that actions are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence. Provide training, direction, and supervision to junior staff. Ensuring the team provide the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carers.Main duties of the jobMain Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within the department setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carers
• Work under the direction of the Theatre Practitioner and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of the multi- disciplinary team.
• Under the direction of a Theatre Practitioner ensure a high standard of service provision within department, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvements
• Participate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice
• Develop competencies appropriate to the role.
• Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.
• Exhibit professional attitude and behaviour and always demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
• Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating, to achieving own and others full potential.

About usThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre is one of three specialist cancer centres in England. With 1,800 specialist staff and three sites, we are one of the largest NHS providers of non-surgical cancer treatment. The Trust has a unique multi-site care model serving the 2.4 million population across Cheshire and Merseyside and is consistently rated by patients as one of the best performing hospitals.Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.We are -KindEmpoweredResponsibleInclusiveDate posted11 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,071 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number158-24-351-IMA-AJob locationsThe Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - Liverpool65 Pembroke PlaceLiverpoolL7 8YAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached and Person Specification for full details about this exciting role on offer at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Functional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards
• Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker/Adult Care Worker
• Holds National Care Certificate 2

Desirable

• Level 3 Senior HCW

KnowledgeEssential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
• Caring / supportive attitude
• Knowledge of Infection Control processes
• Knowledge of Safeguarding processes

Desirable

• Moving and handling of patients in particular anaesthetised patients

ExperienceEssential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working within a Theatre environment
• Experience working with oncology patients

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Functional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards
• Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker/Adult Care Worker
• Holds National Care Certificate 2

Desirable

• Level 3 Senior HCW

KnowledgeEssential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
• Caring / supportive attitude
• Knowledge of Infection Control processes
• Knowledge of Safeguarding processes

Desirable

• Moving and handling of patients in particular anaesthetised patients

ExperienceEssential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working within a Theatre environment
• Experience working with oncology patients

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