Healthcare Assistant– Haematology Cancer Ward

HCA Healthcare UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking a skilled Healthcare Assistant for the Haematology Cancer Ward. You will assist under the supervision of nurses and support patients with complex conditions. An NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is required, along with strong clinical skills including phlebotomy. The role offers competitive pay and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Healthcare Insurance

Private pension contribution

Season Ticket Loan

Group Life Assurance

Critical illness cover

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

Corporate staff discounts

Flexible health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care required.
• Strong clinical skills including phlebotomy are essential.
• Experience in a hospital acute ward setting is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical and clerical duties under supervision.
• Deliver safe, efficient, and person-centred care to patients.
• Support patients undergoing advanced treatments.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Strong clinical skills, including phlebotomy

Experience in a hospital acute ward setting

Understanding of cancer care, particularly haematology

Job description

Healthcare Assistant– Haematology Cancer Ward

Location: HCA at UCH, London

Contract: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Shift Enhancements

Be part of a team transforming cancer care.

We’re seeking a skilled and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our Haematology Cancer Ward at HCA at UCH, one of our specialist centres rated “Outstanding” by the CQC. This is a unique opportunity to work in a highly specialised environment, supporting patients undergoing advanced treatments including JACIE-accredited bone marrow/stem cell transplants and our cutting-edge CART T-cell therapy programme.

As part of our Cancer Nursing Team, you’ll assist with clinical and clerical duties under the supervision of experienced nurses and medical staff. You’ll play a vital role in delivering safe, efficient, and person-centred care to patients with complex haematological conditions.

What you’ll bring:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• Strong clinical skills, including phlebotomy (essential)
• Experience in a hospital acute ward setting (NHS or private)
• Understanding of cancer care, particularly haematology (desirable)

Why HCA UK?

Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our employees, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Healthcare Assistant on our Haematology Ward you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit you
• Private Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The Portland
• Comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you
• Discounts with over 800 major retailers

Culture and values

At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassion
• Honesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness
• Loyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments

We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.

HCA UK is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.