Healthcare Support Worker | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cancer care center in Greater London is seeking a motivated nursing professional to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care. The role involves monitoring patients, performing nursing duties, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class organization and contribute to meaningful health outcomes.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously under supervision.
• Understanding of needs for cancer patients.
• Willingness to support junior staff in achieving care standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out nursing care for patients as per shift co-ordinator.
• Monitor and report patients' vital signs.
• Perform venepuncture after competency training.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Empathy

Monitoring vital signs

Job description

Overview

Are you someone who’s full of energy, driven by purpose, and excited about the future? Do you take pride in great communication and delivering exceptional, patient-centred care? If that sounds like you, we might have the perfect opportunity waiting just for you!

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.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

Responsibilities

• 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 and work autonomously under supervision of a registered nurse.
• 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.
• 2.1 To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards. Communicate with tact, empathy, overcome barriers to understanding e.g., patients with physical impairment, mental health conditions or learning disabilities.
• 2.2 Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff. Assess comfort of patient and instigate emergency procedures.
• 2.3 Measuring and recording patients’ height and weight.
• 2.4 Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling, after training and assessment of competency.

Additional

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025