Healthcare Assistant - Oncology Inpatients

RITZYROCKS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a compassionate Healthcare Assistant for its Oncology Inpatients team. In this role, you will support patients undergoing cancer treatment, ensuring their dignity and comfort while assisting with daily living activities and clinical care. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, along with opportunities for career development. If you are ready to make a difference in patients' lives, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Healthcare

33 days annual leave

Family friendly benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or hospice setting is preferred.
• Ability to support patients during challenging times.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of person-centred care to oncology patients.
• Assist with daily living activities and clinical procedures.
• Provide emotional support and uphold infection control standards.

Skills

Caring

Compassionate

Proactive

Reliable

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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Are you a caring, compassionate, and empathetic individual looking to make a real difference in the loves of patients living with cancer? We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Healthcare Assistant to join our Oncology Inpatients team. This role is based at our Duchess of Devonshire Wing in Marylebone, which is home to our specialist cancer services and purpose-built inpatient unit. We are offering a competitive salary, plus a fantastic array of benefits including private medical insurance, enhanced pension, and ongoing training and development to support your career.

The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independently owned non-profit hospital, and we have been providing exceptional care since 1932. We have 8 premises, where we perform highly complex procedures as well as routine surgery & medicine.

Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 234 beds and 10 theatres, and The Duchess of Devonshire Wing is our award-winning cancer centre, which includes state-of-the-art radiotherapy, chemotherapy suites and 47 dedicated patient bedrooms for Oncology & Haematology patients.

Job Profile

Job Type: This is a full-time, permanent position working 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £29,345 - £33,390 per annum

Location:

Benefits Package

• Contributory pension scheme (total annual contribution up to 20%).
• Private Medical Healthcare.
• 33 day's annual leave (Inclusive of bank holidays).
• Season ticket travel loan, family friendly benefits, and a wide range of discounts with a variety of retailers/services, plus much more.
• We also offer excellent career development; with clear career pathways and access to further education.
  
  

About The Role

As a a pivotal and valued part of the multi-disciplinary oncology team of nursing staff and allied health professionals, you'll help deliver high standards of person-centred care to patients undergoing cancer treatment. Your role will involve supporting patients with activities of daily living such as hygiene, mobility and nutrition, as well as assisting with essential clinical procedures in a safe and sensitive manner. This will include involvement with recording vital signs such as observations, pressure area care, oral care, catheter care, wound care and monitoring intravenous access devices, upholding infection control and safeguarding standards. Caring for people with a cancer diagnosis, some of whom may be dealing with complex disease or indeed terminal illness requires constant provision of skilled emotional support. This is a rewarding and varied role, where your empathy, humility, patience, initiative and team spirit will make a real difference every day.

Skills And Experience

We're seeking someone who is:

• Caring and compassionate: putting patient dignity and comfort first
• Patient and empathetic: with the ability to support individuals and families during emotionally challenging times
• Proactive and reliable: ready to support nurse with a range of clinical tasks and provide hands-on care.
• Experienced: holding an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or working towards or equivalent), with prior experience in a hospital or hospice setting.
• Able to articulate their desire for choosing to work with people living with cancer in particular
• Calm under pressure, with a flexible, team-focused attitude
  
  

Why join us?

At The London Clinic, you'll work in a friendly, values-driven environment where patients are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, training and development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a team that genuinely cares.

If you're a compassionate and committed healthcare assistant with the qualifications and heart to support people during one of the most challenging times in their lives, have a genuine desire to work in oncology and want to grow your career in a supportive and specialist setting, we'd love to hear from you.

The London Clinic has charitable status which is fundamental to our identity and how we operate, enabling our teams to invest in treatments, technology and facilities that benefit our patients, staff and the wider community.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all adults at risk, children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices during our selection process. Pre-employment checks are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and regulations, and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you would like further information about our safer recruitment policy then please contact a member of our recruitment team.

The London Clinic is proud of its diverse workforce and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We absolutely welcome applicants from underrepresented groups; if you think you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply - we would love to hear from you regardless of your background.

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