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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Haematology services at Nottingham University Hospital trust for a healthcare assistant who is enthusiastic, motivated and caring and keen to develop their knowledge and ability.

Toghill is a 22 bedded Haematology ward situated at Nottingham City Hospital.

We are a forward thinking division and we pride ourselves on teamwork, the delivery of high standards of care and patient safety.

We have a caring and supportive team dedicated to the delivery of effective patient care. Good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team are essential.

Candidates need to show reliability, flexibility and be highly motivated individuals seeking a challenge and who thrive in a busy environment - you must be committed to co-operative team working at all times.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the below summary you need to familiarise yourself with full Job Description and Person Specification documents attached to this advert

Cancer & Associated Specialties division is committed to offering a first-rate service and supporting staff development. You will receive on-going support and continuing professional development and opportunities to enhance your experience there are opportunities to undertake further training and attend a variety of study days

You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills. You should be able to prioritise workload and work well as a member of the team

About us

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we take great pride in having in place a team of highly trained Healthcare Assistants to provide quality and compassionate patient care. These roles are essential to the experience of our patients and their relatives and carers and they complement the clinical care provided by our doctors, nurses, midwives and therapists.

Here at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of its service and its users.

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Details

Date posted

07 May 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

164-6941928

Job locations

Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Under direction and supervision of a registered nurse, carry out nursing procedures following verification of competency and assist with the care and treatment of patients;

This will include; assisting with meeting the comfort and hygiene needs of patients which will include washing/showering, oral care, escorting to the toilet, assisting with bed pans/commodes, making beds and dealing with dirty linen in accordance with procedures.

Assisting the registered staff with taking and recording patients temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure, completing fluid balance charts. Recording observations on electronic devices and where appropriate paper charts.

Assisting with meeting the dietary needs of patients which will include the distribution of drinks and meals, helping patients eat and drink as required.

Make verbal reports to senior nursing staff regarding the patients in the ward as necessary, ensuring effective coordination, communication and administration.

Please see attached job description and person specification for more information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent, including Maths and English
• RSA II or equivalent.

Desirable

• Professional Secretarial Diploma/qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience working in a Personal Assistant role.
• Experience organising and delivering events.
• Experience working in a busy office environment.

Desirable

• Experience working within a large organisation
• Experience working in an NHS or private hospital setting.

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Good time management skills, able to work to strict guidelines
• Excellent IT skills and computer literacy, including Microsoft Office with particular emphasis on Word and Excel
• Self-starter, ability to plan own workload, well organised, motivated, work with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate complex matters clearly and precisely

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

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Address

Wexham Park Hospital Slough SL2 4HL

Employer's website

https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Therapies Jo Gronmark [contact hidden] [contact hidden]