Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed Health Care Assistant to work with us, who has a real interest in cancer care. The post holder requires excellent communication skills, be highly organised and deliver care to the highest standards. You will be working as part of a team and provide support to the nursing team. The post is full-time 37.5 hours per week.

Wiltshaw Ward is a Private Care Medical/Haematology/Oncoclogy. We specialise in providing cellular therapy treatment, such as, CAR-T therapy and TILs (trial). We also perform autologous transplants and high dose SACT patients. The Ward consists of 17 en-suite side rooms, 5 of which are lobbied negative pressure rooms.

Main duties of the job

• 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 team work with team members to ensure the maintenanceof an efficient, safe, clean and pleasant environment for all patients.

About us

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.