Health Care Support Worker

THE ROYAL MARSDEN; Sutton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer treatment facility in the UK is hiring an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant (HCA) for a 12-month fixed term role, primarily focused on night shifts. The HCA will support nursing teams in patient care, disease understanding, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and some knowledge of infection control. Opportunities for flexibility and career growth are available within this dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Stimulating working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working requests welcomed

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills required.
• Understanding of infection control and safety.
• Phlebotomy skills desired, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the nursing team in patient monitoring and admissions.
• Prep patients for theatre when required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and pleasant environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Infection control understanding

Phlebotomy skills

Job description

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a centre of excellence for research, development, education and care in the treatment of cancer. The opportunity has arisen on Robert Tiffany Ward for an enthusiastic HCA to work as an integral part of the team. They will assist the nursing team in monitoring of patients and admissions to the ward, prepping patients for theatre when required. They will need excellent interpersonal skills and an understanding of infection control and safety within the unit to continually maintain the quality of standards always expected within the Royal Marsden. Phlebotomy skills are desired but not essential. Please note, successful applicants will be expected to work predominately nights with some day shifts. The role will be for a fixed term of 12 months to cover maternity leave.

• To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has been drawn up in conjunction with the co‑ordinator of the shift.
• To demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness and understanding of the needs of patients with cancer and the different treatment modalities.
• As an integral member of the nursing teamwork with team members to ensure the maintenance of an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients.

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world‑leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals – one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey – as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do.

At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on‑going achievements.