Healthcare Support Worker

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.

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.

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

To undertake and practice the Care Certificate standards.

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

Measuring and recording patients height and weight.

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.

Desirable: - NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 2, working towards Level 3

Essential: - Completed Care Certificate; - Demonstrable experience of working in a healthcare setting.; - Evidence of ongoing professional development

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

Essential: - Clinical skills (e.g. phlebotomy etc.); - Evidence of effective interpersonal skills; - Evidence of good organisational skills; - Self-motivated to work under minimal supervision; - Ability to work as part of a team; - Good communication skills, written and verbal; - Patience and understanding of patient's needs; - Ability to remain calm and demonstrate tact and diplomacy whilst under pressure; - Evidence of commitment to customer care initiatives; - Awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality; - Literacy and numeracy skills; - Awareness of health and safety at work (e.g. Manual Handling skills, Infection Control measures); - Ability to use own initiative

Desirable: - Understanding of working with patients who are critically and chronically ill

Essential: - Flexibility to meet the needs of the service (e.g. shift work); - Able to work on both sites and to be flexible to meet the needs of the role