Healthcare assistant-Oncology
- Employer
- HCA Healthcare UK
- Location
- London (Central)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 24 Aug 2022
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- Sector
- Acute Care Nursing
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Location: The Wellington Hospital – St Johns Wood, London
Hours: Full time 37.5 (Long days, nights & Weekend rotation)
Salary: £22,890-£28,340 (Inclusive of 9% shift allowance and dependent on skills & Experience) + benefits (pension, health cover, flexible benefits and excellent career development)
Great opportunity for Healthcare Assistant to join the Oncology team @ The Wellington Hospital
As a Healthcare assistant working in the Oncology ward @ The Wellington Hospital, your responsibilities will include working under the supervision of the clinical team, to assist with nursing, medical and clerical duties in the provision of direct and indirect patient care and associated general duties ensuring an efficient service at all times.
Duties and responsibilities
Assisting in the provision of care to patients so as to ensure their comfort/safety needs are identified, taking into consideration cultural, religious beliefs, respecting values and respecting those beliefs
Reporting to nurses any problems arising out of conversations with patients, acting as the patient advocate at all times
Report patient’s condition when required and record observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, urinalysis, BM stix, pulse oxymetry, weight and height.
Preparing dressing/procedures under the direction of the clinical team and for which instruction has been given
Assisting nursing and medical staff when required with different procedures with supervision and competency.
Perform ad hoc duties/projects as directed
Maintain up to date mandatory training and attend other training as relevant to the position
Skills and experience
Minimum NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Good Clinical Skills in Phlebotomy
Previous experience working in Cancer Care desirable
Must be able to effectively communicate in English verbally and written
About Us
HCA Healthcare UK – The World’s largest private healthcare group; providing award winning primary, acute and complex care.
From complex care to straightforward procedures in both adults and children, HCA Healthcare UK provides exceptional care across our six world-class hospitals, clinics, outpatient and diagnostics centres, and NHS partnerships.
The Wellington Hospital has over four decades of expertise; providing the highest level of care for patients who are looking for the best treatment in key areas of healthcare, including: neurosurgery, spinal surgery, cardiac care, orthopaedics, acute neurological rehabilitation, gynaecology and cancer care.
The role is based in the 17 bed oncology and medical ward. There is a mixture of acutely unwell patients, chemotherapy patients and end of life patients.
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Company
HCA Healthcare Over 50 years of creating a healthier tomorrow.
Today HCA is the largest private healthcare provider in the world, and the largest provider of privately funded healthcare in the U.K. A world-class network of over 30 facilities in London, Manchester, Wilmslow, Glasgow and Prestatyn, with its latest venture opening in Birmingham in 2024. Uniquely we also partner with the NHS to provide care within large NHS teaching hospitals. No other U.K. provider can match our global scale, breadth and depth of knowledge and expertise. We treat 27 million people each year across our global network, and many of our hospitals are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC. Covering virtually all aspects of medicine from prevention and diagnosis through to treatment and aftercare in both our Primary and Secondary Care Divisions. Cardiac and Cancer Care, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Rehabilitation, Urgent Care, GP and Health screening to Obstetrics, IVF and Maternity care, to name a few.
We can promise by joining the HCA family, you will learn from experts in every department, and your opportunities will be endless. You will be empowered to achieve more in your career and will be provided with outstanding rewards and development support to match the level of care we are famed for.
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