Healthcare Support Worker | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust in London Chelsea is seeking a proactive Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) to join our dedicated team. You will assist with nursing care, uphold high standards of patient safety, and support the multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced cancer care environment.

We pride ourselves on excellence in patient care and offer a stimulating working environment with opportunities for development within the UK's leading cancer centre, spanning Chelsea and Sutton

Qualifications

• Carry out nursing care for patients as drawn up with the shift co-ordinator.
• Develop awareness of needs of patients with cancer and different treatment modalities.
• Work as an integral member of the nursing team to maintain a safe, clean and pleasant environment.

Responsibilities

• Practice the Care Certificate and support staff to achieve standards.
• Communicate with tact and empathy with patients, including those with impairments.
• Monitor and record patients' vital signs and report abnormal results to registered nursing staff.
• Measure and record patients’ height and weight.
• Perform venipuncture and venous blood sampling after training and competency.
• Ensure the ward area is kept safe and tidy and respond to patient needs promptly.

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Healthcare Support Worker to join our dedicated team at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Chelsea.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring and professional attitude, and a commitment to delivering outstanding patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Please refer to the standard Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) Job Description for full details of the role and 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.

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.

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

To practice the Care Certificate and support 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.

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.

Measuring and recording patients’ height and weight

Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling, after training and assessment of competency.

This advert closes on Wednesday 25 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Salary: £31,554 - £33,270 per annum

Hours: Full-time

Location: London, SW3 6JJ

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 11 Nov 2026

Closing date: 11 Dec 2026

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