Cancer Care Support Worker - Flexible, Impactful NHS Role

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London Chelsea is seeking a proactive Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to join our dedicated team. You will assist with nursing care, uphold high standards of patient safety, and support the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced cancer care environment.

We pride ourselves on excellence in patient care and offer a stimulating working environment with opportunities for development within the UK's leading cancer centre, spanning Chelsea and Sutton

Qualifications

• Carry out nursing care for patients as drawn up with the shift co-ordinator.
• Develop awareness of needs of patients with cancer and different treatment modalities.
• Work as an integral member of the nursing team to maintain a safe, clean and pleasant environment.

Responsibilities

• Practice the Care Certificate and support staff to achieve standards.
• Communicate with tact and empathy with patients, including those with impairments.
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs and report abnormal results to registered nursing staff.
• Measure and record patients’ height and weight.
• Perform venipuncture and venous blood sampling after training and competency.
• Ensure the ward area is kept safe and tidy and respond to patient needs promptly.

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London Chelsea is seeking a proactive Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to join our dedicated team. You will assist with nursing care, uphold high standards of patient safety, and support the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced cancer care environment.

We pride ourselves on excellence in patient care and offer a stimulating working environment with opportunities for development within the UK's leading cancer centre, spanning Chelsea and Sutton