Healthcare Assistant - Oncology Inpatients

The London Clinic, Hedge End, Hampshire

Healthcare Assistant - Oncology Inpatients

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The London Clinic, Hedge End, Hampshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 day ago, 2 Oct | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 70a7b176e4504bec87c8c0d614b0e881

Location ref: Hedge End, Hampshire

Full Job Description

You will work in our dedicated cancer centre, caring for patients who need to stay in hospital during cancer treatment. Some patients may feel tired, unwell or worried. Others may need help with everyday tasks while they recover. Working under the supervision of registered nurses, you will help patients with their daily care. You will listen to their needs, respect their privacy and help them stay as independent as possible. You will also receive training to keep your skills up to date and d, Helping patients with personal care, meals, hydration and safe movement. Taking and recording observations, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure and oxygen levels. Recording fluid balance and reporting any concerns to the registered nurse. Listening to patients and responding sensitively to their needs. Working closely with nurses and other colleagues to deliver agreed care. Maintaining a clean, organised ward and following infection prevention procedures

You will join our Oncology Inpatients team in the Duchess of Devonshire Wing. You will work with nurses, consultants and other healthcare professionals to support patients with cancer. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will spend time with patients every day. Getting to know them will help you understand what they need and notice when something changes. Your care and observations will be an important part of the team's work. As the UK's largest independent charitable hospital, we care for over 120,000 patients each year. What makes us different is what we do with that success. We reinvest it back into our services, our technology and, most importantly, our people. From developing innovative new ways of delivering care to supporting continuous learning and career progression, we're always looking ahead.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/healthcare-assistant-oncology-inpatients-127503287