Healthcare Assistant - Oncology-Haematology Outpatients

Healthcare Assistant - Oncology-Haematology Outpatients

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Oncology-Haematology Outpatients here at The London Clinic. We are offering a competitive inclusive salary range of £25,850- £29,524 per annum.

Main duties of the job

1. Assist in delivering a high standard of holistic care to patients, recognising their individuality, and promoting privacy and dignity.
2. Perform and report clinical observation of patient's including respiration rate, temperature, pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation and fluid balance.
3. Assist with patient hygiene, elimination, mobility, physical comfort, eating, drinking, whilst observing and reporting specific changes.
4. Communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team, patients, visitors and other hospital departments.
5. Assist with the maintenance of ward cleanliness and adhere to The London Clinic policies relating to infection control.
6. Participate in Unit/Clinic projects.

About us

Established in 1932, The London Clinic is one of the UK's largest independently owned non-profit hospitals, with state-of-the-art facilities located on Harley Street. We have circa 1200 employees, a total of 8 premises, and we are dedicated to providing the best, personalised healthcare with a breadth of surgical and medical expertise. Our main hospital spans 8 floors comprising of 234 beds and 10 theatres. Other premises include The Duchess of Devonshire Wing (Cancer Centre), The London Clinic Eye Centre and 4 premises providing consulting room suites and diagnostic services. Our Oncology & Haematology Outpatient departments comprise of 22 individual areas for dedicated outpatient treatment. Our patients come to us for chemotherapy or other related treatments, or to meet with consultants.

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.