Health Care Assistant - Acute Oncology Team
| Posting date: | 31 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | St Helens, WA9 3DA |
| Company: | St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7909158/409-7826404-B |
Summary
A Vacancy at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Acute Oncology Team in this newly created post.
The post will support the Acute Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioners within the Cancer Same Day Emergency Care Unit (cSDEC) at St Helens Hospital. The unit cares for oncology and haemato-oncology patients who are experiencing complications related to their cancer or cancer treatment.
The service operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm, including bank holidays, with future plans to expand to weekend working.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and compassionate individual with good knowledge of clinical standards and excellent communication skills. You should also be skilled in basic nursing care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with personal care, supporting the Acute Oncology Nursing team in delivering holistic care to patients and their families.
The Acute Oncology Team works closely with the Lilac Centre, where patients receive systemic cancer treatments. This role would suit a motivated Healthcare Assistant with a strong interest in caring for patients with cancer who is keen to develop within a specialist service.
You will be supported in your role by the Acute Oncology Lead Nurse, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Cancer Support Worker and the wider Cancer Services team, with opportunities to develop new skills and access professional development.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised should a sufficient number of applications be received.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
MainDutiesandresponsibilities
1. Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional
2. Act withinthescopeofyourtrainingandcompetence,knowingwhotoaskforhelpand support if you are not sure.
3. Workwithinagreedwaysofworking,followingrelevantTruststandards,policiesandprotocols.
4. Communicatecompassionately andeffectively withindividualsandtheirfamilies, carersand health care practitioners using a range of techniques,maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance
5. Observe,assessandrespond topatients needsappropriately, escalating concernsto Nursing staff as required including instigating emergency procedures as per policy.
6. Organisesselfandsupervisesotherjuniorstafforlearnersingeneralworktasksorwhen delivering patient care with supervision from nursing staff.
7. Prioritisesarangeofdelegatedclinicalcareduties.
8. Actingonowninitiative,undertakepersonalcaredutiesandsupportactivitiesofdailyliving,e.g.mouthcare,personalhygieneandtoiletingneeds,demonstratingpersoncentredcare.
9. Assisttheregisteredhealthcarepractitionerswithclinicaltasks,followcareplans, noticeand report changes, assist with risk assessments, obtain samples and some specimens.
10. Safelydelivercaredutiesincludingmanoeuvringofpatientequipmentsuchashoistsandwheelchairs.
11. Gatherevidencetoassistregisteredhealthcarepractitionerinobtainingapatient/clienthistory.
12. Undertake delegated procedures as required within the limits of required training and measuredcompetencee.g.venepuncture/ECGrecording/bloodglucosemonitoring,clinical observations, taking specimens, escalating any abnormalities to the registered nurse.
13.Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patient’s nutritionalintakeandfluidintakeandoutput,noticingandreportingchangestothenursingstaff.
14. EnsurepatientpropertyismanagedasperTrustpolicy.
15.Monitorlevelsofsuppliesandordersuppliesforthedepartmentasappropriate
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join the Acute Oncology Team in this newly created post.
The post will support the Acute Oncology Advanced Nurse Practitioners within the Cancer Same Day Emergency Care Unit (cSDEC) at St Helens Hospital. The unit cares for oncology and haemato-oncology patients who are experiencing complications related to their cancer or cancer treatment.
The service operates Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm, including bank holidays, with future plans to expand to weekend working.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated and compassionate individual with good knowledge of clinical standards and excellent communication skills. You should also be skilled in basic nursing care, including monitoring vital signs and assisting with personal care, supporting the Acute Oncology Nursing team in delivering holistic care to patients and their families.
The Acute Oncology Team works closely with the Lilac Centre, where patients receive systemic cancer treatments. This role would suit a motivated Healthcare Assistant with a strong interest in caring for patients with cancer who is keen to develop within a specialist service.
You will be supported in your role by the Acute Oncology Lead Nurse, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Cancer Support Worker and the wider Cancer Services team, with opportunities to develop new skills and access professional development.
Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised should a sufficient number of applications be received.
The JD & PS are currently under AfC review and are subject to change
To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
• CARE that is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
MainDutiesandresponsibilities
1. Work as part of a team and duties will be delegated by the registered healthcare professional
2. Act withinthescopeofyourtrainingandcompetence,knowingwhotoaskforhelpand support if you are not sure.
3. Workwithinagreedwaysofworking,followingrelevantTruststandards,policiesandprotocols.
4. Communicatecompassionately andeffectively withindividualsandtheirfamilies, carersand health care practitioners using a range of techniques,maintaining confidentiality and using tact, empathy, persuasion and reassurance
5. Observe,assessandrespond topatients needsappropriately, escalating concernsto Nursing staff as required including instigating emergency procedures as per policy.
6. Organisesselfandsupervisesotherjuniorstafforlearnersingeneralworktasksorwhen delivering patient care with supervision from nursing staff.
7. Prioritisesarangeofdelegatedclinicalcareduties.
8. Actingonowninitiative,undertakepersonalcaredutiesandsupportactivitiesofdailyliving,e.g.mouthcare,personalhygieneandtoiletingneeds,demonstratingpersoncentredcare.
9. Assisttheregisteredhealthcarepractitionerswithclinicaltasks,followcareplans, noticeand report changes, assist with risk assessments, obtain samples and some specimens.
10. Safelydelivercaredutiesincludingmanoeuvringofpatientequipmentsuchashoistsandwheelchairs.
11. Gatherevidencetoassistregisteredhealthcarepractitionerinobtainingapatient/clienthistory.
12. Undertake delegated procedures as required within the limits of required training and measuredcompetencee.g.venepuncture/ECGrecording/bloodglucosemonitoring,clinical observations, taking specimens, escalating any abnormalities to the registered nurse.
13.Support of patients feeding, diet and nutritional needs and accurately record patient’s nutritionalintakeandfluidintakeandoutput,noticingandreportingchangestothenursingstaff.
14. EnsurepatientpropertyismanagedasperTrustpolicy.
15.Monitorlevelsofsuppliesandordersuppliesforthedepartmentasappropriate
This advert closes on Tuesday 14 Apr 2026
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