Healthcare Assistant - Oncology Inpatients

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. The London Clinic Healthcare Assistant - Oncology Inpatients The closing date is 14 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary 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 Main duties of the job 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 About us 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. Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REQ100637 Job locations 20 Devonshire Place West End W1G 6JA United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities Job Title: Healthcare Assistant - Band 3 Department: Oncology Inpatients Location: Duchess of Devonshire Wing, 22 Devonshire Place, London, W1G 6JA Salary: £31,659 - £36,024 Hours: 37.5 Monday to Sunday - on rotation to cover days, nights and weekend Contract: Permanent Join our Oncology Inpatients team at The London Clinic and help care for patients with cancer. You will support patients during treatment and recovery, helping them feel comfortable, safe and cared for. You must have experience working as a Healthcare Assistant on an acute hospital ward, including caring for surgical patients. This is a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant position. A little about the role 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 develop your