Job Description
A new MRI Suite and Haematology/Oncology Unit, which will include Lowen Ward, is currently under construction at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro. This brand new 3-storey building will house an MRI scanning suite (with space for 3 scanners) and acute Haematology and Oncology services.
The new building will provide:
A 24-bed Haematology and Oncology ward
An Ambulatory Emergency day care Unit to support acute oncology patients
- A Palliative care suite with a safe and private sensory courtyard garden
- An Iodine Therapy Suite
Providing an improved space on the ground floor for the care of patients with Cancer, the new Haematology / Oncology Unit will be a contemporary clinical environment delivering the highest standards of care and infection prevention and control.
A modern and clean building is vital for this group of patients, who are more vulnerable to infection as a result of the treatments they receive. Patients will also benefit from an increase in designated cancer beds (24 beds rather than the current 18 beds on Lowen Ward). All Haematology/Oncology beds will be located together on one ward on the same floor as the dedicated outpatient and day-case service for acute oncology patients.
To be able to provide this additional capacity and enhanced services we are looking to recruit motivated and enthusiastic HCAs that can take Cancer Nursing care into the next decade and beyond.
An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated NVQ Level 3 trained Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic team. We welcome applications from experienced health care assistants who possess excellent communication skills.
The post will provide an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their clinical skills and knowledge base. This post will be based within Lowen Ward and have an expectation to assist on our outpatient area Headland Unit.
There is an expectation that candidates ideally have experience within an acute health care setting. Ongoing education and development is actively encouraged and supported.
This is a full time (37.5 hours per week) permeant post. However, part time opportunities may be available.
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this position.
