Healthcare Support Worker

5 months ago

Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Are you highly motivated, enthusiastic and forward thinking? Do you have excellent communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate nursing staff to provide high quality patient focussed care. If so we could have the perfect job for you

The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides. The Royal Marsden serves a local, regional, national and international population from two hospital sites, Chelsea and Sutton.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Healthcare Support Worker for Wiltshaw Ward. Wiltshaw Ward is a Private Patient unit. The ward consists in 17 rooms, providing specialist facilities for the care of oncology medical patients.

1.1. 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.
1.2. 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.
1.3. As an integral member of the nursing team work 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 further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:
2.1 To practice the Care Certificate and support junior staff to achieve the standards.

2.2 Monitoring and recording patients’ vital signs (including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation) and reporting any abnormal results to registered nursing staff.

2.3 Measuring and recording patients’ height and weight.

2.4 Performing venepuncture and venous blood sampling. After training and assessment of competency.

2.5 Undertakes clinical tasks relevant to the specific clinical area following competency sign off, for example, ECG, urinalysis, MRSA screening swabs, recording of allergies on EPR and other clinical tasks where training/competency sign off deemed appropriate for HCSW that has been ratified through NRRAC.

2.6 Assisting with nutrition where applicable e.g. assisting with menu completion, feeding assistance. Working closely with the ward host/hostess and housekeeper. Understanding the dietary needs of patients and utilise diet charts and fluid balance charts appropriately.

2.7 Liaising with the trusts MDT as appropriate to ensure complete holistic care is provided and harm free care is monitored.

  • Complex Needs Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care And Support Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate and resilient Complex Needs Support Worker to join our Heaney Cluster service in Kensington and Chelsea. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with complex needs, helping them to develop independent living skills and achieve their goals.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We would like to recruit a highly motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker into our team. Centre for Urgent Care (CUC) in Chelsea is an acute assessment unit which cares for patients with acute medical and surgical oncological conditions/emergencies. We work in close partnership with the Acute Oncology Service and other...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    We would like to recruit a highly motivated, flexible, and enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker into our team. The Centre for Urgent Care (CUC) in Chelsea is an acute assessment unit which cares for patients with acute medical and surgical oncological conditions/emergencies. We work in close partnership with the Acute Oncology Service and other...

  • Support Worker

    1 day ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care Support and Housing Full time

    About the RoleWe're seeking an Enhanced Support Worker to join our Homelessness service in a dynamic and challenging environment.This role involves working with customers who have complex needs, including mental health difficulties and a history of entrenched rough sleeping.As an Enhanced Support Worker, you will devise person-centered support plans to help...

  • Complex Needs Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care And Support Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate and resilient Complex Needs Support Worker to join our Heaney Cluster service in Kensington and Chelsea. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with complex needs to develop independent living skills and achieve their goals.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver all aspects of...

  • Complex Needs Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom Look Ahead Care And Support Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a compassionate and resilient Complex Needs Support Worker to join our Heaney Cluster service in Kensington and Chelsea. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with complex needs to develop independent living skills and achieve their goals.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver all aspects of...

  • Support Worker

    1 month ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom St Christophers Fellowship Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Support Worker to join our team at St Christopher's Fellowship. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 16-24 to achieve their goals and aspirations.Our residential home provides a safe and supportive environment for young people to live and thrive. As a Support Worker, you...

  • Support Worker

    4 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom St Christophers Fellowship Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Support Worker to join our team at St Christopher's Fellowship. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 16-24 to achieve their goals and aspirations.Our residential home provides a safe and supportive environment for young people to live and thrive. As a Support Worker, you...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom St Christophers Fellowship Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Support Worker to join our team at St Christopher's Fellowship. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 16-24 to achieve their goals and aspirations.Our residential home provides a safe and supportive environment for young people to live and thrive. As a Support Worker, you...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom St Christophers Fellowship Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Support Worker to join our team at St Christopher's Fellowship. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting young people aged 16-24 to achieve their goals and aspirations.Our residential home provides a safe and supportive environment for young people to live and thrive. As a Support Worker, you...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    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...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a centre of excellence for research, development, education and care in the treatment of cancer. The reputation we have arises from the hard work, skills and successes of each and every one of our employees. You could be one of them. To carry out in a responsible and efficient way, the nursing care for patients...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    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...

  • Healthcare Support Worker Horder Ward

    4 months ago

    Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is one of the leading cancer centres in the world and has an international reputation for the care and treatment it provides. The Royal Marsden serves a local, regional, national, and international population from two hospital sites, Chelsea and Sutton. The healthcare assistant role is one on Horder ward, which is an 12...

  • Healthcare Support Worker

    5 months ago

    Chelsea, United Kingdom The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    ‘An opportunity has arisen for a HCA to join Ellis Ward. Ellis Ward is a busy 14 bedded female ward with an established team of experienced nurses and allied health professionals. We care for patients undergoing complex surgeries, inpatient chemotherapy, brachytherapy and managing of patient’s symptoms caused by their treatment or cancer. We are looking...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a confident and passionate Acting Senior Support Worker to join our team at Kensington Gardens. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding care to our service users, working closely with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport both management and team...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a confident and passionate Acting Senior Support Worker to join our team at Kensington Gardens. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding care to our service users, working closely with colleagues to ensure the best possible outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport both management and team...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a confident and passionate Acting Senior Support Worker to join our team at Kensington Gardens. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding care to our service users, working closely with management and team members to ensure the smooth running of the service.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom Cygnet Health Care Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a confident and passionate Acting Senior Support Worker to join our team at Kensington Gardens. As a key member of our care team, you will be responsible for delivering outstanding care to our service users, working closely with management and team members to ensure the smooth running of the service.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport...

  • Care Worker

    3 weeks ago

    Chelsea, Greater London, United Kingdom City & County Healthcare Group Full time

    About the RoleAs a Care Assistant at City & County Healthcare Group, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients to live safe and independent lives in their own homes. You will be responsible for providing personal care, assisting with daily tasks, and promoting their overall wellbeing. Key Responsibilities• Providing personal care and support to...