Senior Healthcare AssistantinManchesterinManchesterPUBLISHED SAT 15 MAR 2025

Job Summary

The Christie is an internationally and nationally recognised centre for the treatment of cancer and are leading experts in cancer care, research and education based in Manchester.

The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, organised and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our core nursing team.

This role is for 37.5 hours per week, worked over 4 days. IPU is open 07:30-19:30 Monday to Friday, so this is a great opportunity to achieve an excellent work-life balance whilst joining a dynamic nurse-led service.

Main duties of the job

• Under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, undertake care delivery for patients across all the services on IPU including the procedure team, outpatient clinics, admissions, recovery bays and DOSA.
• Act as a clinical role model for new staff, reflecting the philosophy, beliefs and standards of the department.
• To effectively communicate with all members of the multidisciplinary team to promote a positive working partnership across all IPU services.
• To maintain clinical competence in a wide range of clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, line access/care and support of ascitic drain care.
• Rotate onto the day of surgery admissions unit.
• Rotate into the endoscopy unit to support care delivery with cystoscopy lists.
• Escalate concerns in a patient's condition to senior members of the nursing team, medical staff.
• To maintain full compliance with all essential training and clinical skills competencies.
• To identify areas for self-development and training within the Performance Planning and Development Review structure.
  
  

About us

The Christie is an internationally and nationally recognised Centre for the treatment of cancer and we are leading experts in cancer care, research and education based in Manchester.

The Integrated Procedures Unit (IPU) is a nurse-led, fast-paced and dynamic service. The unit consists of a procedures unit, interventional radiology unit, ultrasound room, surgical dressings clinic, outpatients clinic, day of surgery admissions unit, an operating theatre and second stage recovery bays.

You will become part of this complex multidisciplinary team and benefit from a comprehensive induction period.

For further information about the role, please contact IPU Senior Sister Caroline Hibbert on .

Date posted

14 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

413-92121-CSSS-SD

Job locations

Integrated Procedures Unit - E0

Manchester

M20 4BX

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Clinical:

• Assists with the care of patients by:
• Under the delegation of the Registered Nurse undertake care delivery, record the patient interventions carried out utilising the patients nursing records. These records must be countersigned by the Registered Nurse who delegated the duties.
• Demonstrate respect for the individual patient, ensuring religious, cultural and social needs are considered at all times and acknowledge their individual rights.
• Where required, assist nursing staff if they are conducting procedures or investigations.
• Assisting patients in gaining access to, and in the use of, appropriate toilet facilities including catheter care, measuring and recording body waste/fluid balance accurately.
• Ensure patients nutritional needs are met by assisting in the preparation of patients prior to meals and beverages, giving help and assistance in feeding/drinking as necessary.
• Assist, direct and escort patients/visitors where and when appropriate.
• Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and escalating any concerns.
• Fluid balance monitoring.
• Handling patients personal possessions, ensuring money and valuables are kept securely.
• Specialing one-to-one as appropriate.
• Carrying out of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation as required.
• Complete all appropriate documentation relevant to care provided and update patients named nurse / shift coordinator where required.
• Perform and record patients vital signs as directed, reporting findings to Registered Nurse on duty, or in their absence to Medical staff. Perform and record temperature, blood pressure, respiration and pulse, oxygen saturation, modified early warning scores, height & weight, urine testing (including Midstream Specimen, 24Hr urine collection, etc.) as per Trust policy, reporting results to a Registered Nurse.
• Provide a clinical phlebotomy service demonstrating expertise according to Phlebotomy guidelines and ensure that the samples and specimens are forwarded to appropriate laboratory services. Perform venous cannulation. Carry out central venous catheter bloods and central line care as per trust policy. Have a basic understanding of normal and altered blood values and escalate results as appropriate.
• Perform electrocardiograms (ECG) in line with Trust policy and reporting to the Registered Nurse and/or medical staff once completed.
• Assist patients in their mobility requirements, help move and position appropriately to maximise their physical comfort utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team. Assist in the care of patients pressure areas and prevention of pressure sores. Assist patients to improve and maximise their mobility, utilising equipment as directed by the multi professional team.
• At the delegation of the Registered Nurse transfer the patient/client from one care area to another, i.e. ward environment to discharge lounge/ other ward. Chaperone the patient as required ensuring appropriate support.
• Welcome and orientate patients, visitors and others to the ward/department and ensure that all communications result in effective customer care.
• Communicate well within the team at all times. Demonstrate a pleasant and approachable manner and help create and promote a good team working relationship. Proactively help patients and carers to take an active role in care delivery.
• Assist in the correct procedure of duties relating to last offices for