Job description

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At the Royal Marsden we have a distinct set of values that define what we are and how we behave. Our values encompass showing kindness and compassion and putting our patient care first, offering ideas for improving the quality and safety of services and supporting others in new ways of working, taking responsibility for personal and team performance and priorities and striving to ensure quality of services and make the best use of resources. We strive for excellence in all that we do and encourage professional development for all staff.

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Band 3 Healthcare support workers, with vision and passion to help optimise high quality patient care and the patient pathway.

The Healthcare Support Worker (HSCW) is a member of the team and is involved in providing support to the qualified theatre staff by undertaking a variety of duties and tasks within the unit, which they have been trained for and proved competent by the qualified endoscopy staff.

In any task directly involved with patient care he/she will work as part of the team and under the supervision of trained member of the nursing staff which will include.

· Participation in the delivery of patient care

· Contributing towards department organisation

· Supporting registered nurses in the provision of a safe and caring environment

· Assisting with the induction, supervision and training of Band 2 HCSW as and when required

Demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the nurse in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. H/She will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.

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.

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification:

2.1 Professional
• Assist in the provision of quality planned care for patients throughout the endoscopy patient pathway under the supervision of a Registered Practitioner and within the limits of training and assessed competencies.

2.1.2 Ensure patient care areas are effectively maintained and well stocked

2.1.3 To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area within Endoscopy as appropriate to knowledge and training, including across site cover.

2.1.4 There will be frequent requirement for moderate physical exertion, sometimes with a need for occasional intense exertion for short periods, for instance, assisting with moving patients using tools provided.

2.1.5 The role is likely to have predictable work patterns through with frequent interruptions.

2.1.6 The post holder will perform other duties appropriate to the post as may be required from time to time by the Endoscopy Charge Nurse or other deputies.


This advert closes on Thursday 26 Jun 2025

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