Health Care Assistant

Are you a positive, proactive and professional person, who enjoys helping people? Your smile could make all the difference to our patient’s day
There are many new and exciting educational opportunities for Health Care Assistants within the Royal Marsden Trust, as well as many benefits (outlined in an attachment). This is a great opportunity to develop your existing skills and knowledge, but also to learn new ones in caring for cancer patients at various points in their cancer pathway. For many patients, coming to the Rapid Diagnostic and Assessment Centre (RDAC) this will be their first contact with this hospital and its clinicians.
If you would like further information or to come and visit - please call sister Lucy Pecover telephone 020 8915 4676
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 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:
- Liaising with the trusts MDT as appropriate to ensure complete holistic care is provided and harm free care is monitored.
Demonstrates an understanding of infection control issues including attendance at mandatory training; an understanding of policy and procedure and accept responsibility for their own infection control practice and a willingness to challenge others’ practice.
Demonstrates and understanding of nursing care plans and utilise them in line with Trust policy and procedure.
Directing or escorting patients and their belongings between departments and clinical areas.
Collecting patient’s medications from pharmacy.
Assisting in the provision of basic care to patients so as to ensure their comfort, cleanliness and well-being, for example mouth care, hygiene and eye care.
Reporting to registered nurses any problems arising during observation of or conversations with patients and carers.