Healthcare Support Worker | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 11 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £30,039 - £31,088 pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 September 2025 |
| Location: | Chelsea, SW3 6JJ |
| Company: | The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7409739/282-P507-A |
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
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
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 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.
This advert closes on Monday 25 Aug 2025
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