Healthcare Support Worker | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care institution in Greater London is seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant to support qualified nurses and provide care for patients in a private ward. Applicants must have an NVQ in Healthcare at Level 3 and experience in an acute environment. This role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for development, making it an excellent choice for those passionate about patient care.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in working in an acute environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Qualified nurses in all aspects of patient care.
• Monitor and record patients’ vital signs and report abnormalities.
• Communicate with empathy, overcoming barriers to understanding.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Willingness to learn new skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ in Healthcare at Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about helping people and looking for a new challenge? We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Granard House 2 ward, a 7-bedded private care ward specialising in Urology surgical patients.

The ward also accepts patients undergoing chemotherapy and other types of surgery such as colorectal and sarcoma.

Responsibilities

• Support the Qualified nurses in all aspects of patient care from admission through to discharge.
• Carry out nursing care tasks in a responsible and efficient way, drawn up in conjunction with the shift co-ordinator.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop a greater awareness of the needs of patients with cancer and different treatment modalities, and work autonomously under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Be an integral member of the nursing team to ensure an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients.
• Practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve its standards.
• Communicate with tact and empathy, overcoming barriers to understanding e.g., patients with physical impairment, mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• Monitor and record patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and report any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.
• Assess patient comfort and instigate emergency procedures as needed.
• Measure and record patients’ height and weight.
• Perform venepuncture and venous blood sampling after training and competency assessment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have successfully completed an NVQ in Healthcare at Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in working in an acute environment is essential.
• Flexible, willing to learn new skills and have excellent communication skills.

About the employer

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 across nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services with two hospitals in Chelsea and Sutton, and a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital.

At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day and are committed to excellence. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways, with flexible working options going from the point of hire to support work-life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and contribute to ongoing achievements.

Contact and additional information

For further information or informal visits, please contact Winnie Santiago (Ward Sister) on 02078118503.

For more information please refer to the job description and personal specification. This advert closes on Monday 3 Nov 2025.