Oncology Care Assistant - Flexible Bank Coverage

Circle Health; Botany Bay; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Circle Health Group is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Oncology department on a bank basis, providing cover during busy periods and staff annual leave. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, observations, and documentation, while upholding GDPR and infection control standards.

Experience in care settings and good communication are essential, along with the ability to follow instructions and handle basic IT tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a caring, compassionate attitude.
• Ability to follow instructions and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Physically able to undertake duties including moving and handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs, respecting their preferences and dignity.
• Help patients with eating, drinking, and nutritional support, including documenting intake where appropriate.
• Carry out and accurately record routine observations such as blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels (after appropriate training).
• Report any concerns about a patient's condition or wellbeing promptly to the Registered Nurse or relevant clinician.
• Record care provided and patient observations clearly and accurately on appropriate documentation systems or electronic health records.
• Ensure patient confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and data protection policies.
• Follow all infection prevention and control procedures, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and environmental cleaning standards.

Job description

Circle Health Group is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the Oncology department on a bank basis, providing cover during busy periods and staff annual leave. You will assist with hygiene, nutrition, observations, and documentation, while upholding GDPR and infection control standards.

Experience in care settings and good communication are essential, along with the ability to follow instructions and handle basic IT tasks.