The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

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Job summary

Are you passionate about helping people and looking for new challenge?Do you want to work for a company where you are valued and be a person who can make a difference?

We are seeking for highly motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

Granard House 2 ward is a 7 bedded Private care ward specialising in Urology surgical patient. The ward also accept patients undergoing Chemotherapy and other patients who had different type of surgery like Colorectal and Sarcoma.

The role involves supporting the Qualified nurses in all aspects of patient care from admission through to discharge. Applicants are required to be flexible, willing to learn new skills and have excellent communication skills.

Applicants must have successfully completed an NVQ in Healthcare at Level 3 or equivalent. Experience in working in acute environment is also essential.

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

Main duties of the job

To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients which has beendrawn 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

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.

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

282-P507

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please refer to the job description and personal specification

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.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information please refer to the job description and personal specification

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.

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.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed Care Certificate
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2, working towards Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position
  • Experience of working with computers (keyboard skills, data entry)

Desirable

  • Experience of working with oncology patients
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Completed Care Certificate
  • Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development

Desirable

  • NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2, working towards Level 3

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting for a duration long enough to have obtained relevant competencies for a Band 3 position
  • Experience of working with computers (keyboard skills, data entry)

Desirable

  • Experience of working with oncology patients

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Winnie Santiago

winnie.santiago@rmh.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

24 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,039 to £31,088 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

282-P507

Job locations

The Royal Marsden Chelsea

Chelsea

SW3 6JJ


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