Job summary
- Main area
- Haematology/Oncology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 30 hours per week
- Job ref
- 176-F-7967710
- Employer
- North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Peterborough City Hospital
- Town
- Peterborough
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum pro-rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 23/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant - Haematology/Oncology Ward - Peterborough
Band 2
Job overview
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and organised individual to join the friendly Haematology/Oncology Ward team to support the registered nurses to deliver excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
You will be based within the 20 bedded ward helping support and care for patients requiring assistance with their activities of daily living and supporting all infection control practices. You must possess excellent communication skills and work well as part of a team as well as on your own. You will need to be calm, professional and efficient. This can be a demanding role and it is essential you enjoy being a team player.
Working for our organisation
We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description which gives full details of the role. Alternatively call to arrange an informal visit to meet the team.
Person specification
Education & Qualification
Essential criteria
- Maths and English skills equivalent to Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy
- Ability to complete written and electronic records accurately and undertake competency-based learning
Desirable criteria
- Completion of the Care Certificate or equivalent experience
- NVQ / QCF Level 2 in a health-related subject or equivalent experience
Key Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly in English verbally, in writing, via IT and using the telephone
Desirable criteria
- Reliable punctual and flexible to meet service needs
Experience and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Experience caring for others or providing customer service
- Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant or in a similar care role
- Experience of caring for patients in an acute setting
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lainah Mabiya
- Job title
- Ward Manger
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01733 678481
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