Healthcare Assistant – Oncology (Bank)

Company: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Location: The Ridgeway Hospital, Swindon

Employment Type: Bank (Flexible, "as and when required" basis to cover busy periods, leave, and absence)

Salary: £12.71 per hour (dependent on experience, training, and qualifications)

About Us

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we connect dedicated healthcare professionals with premier medical environments. We are currently partnering with The Ridgeway Hospital—part of the prestigious Circle Health Group, Britain’s leading provider of independent healthcare—to find a compassionate and reliable Healthcare Assistant (Bank) to join their specialist Oncology department.

Role Overview

As an Oncology Bank Healthcare Assistant, you will provide vital patient-centered support within our cancer care services. Working on a flexible, "as and when required" basis, you will assist oncology patients with their daily needs, provide a comforting and reassuring presence, monitor vital signs, and help maintain safe clinical areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist patients with personal hygiene, washing, dressing, toileting, oral care, and mobility needs while respecting their dignity and preferences.
Support patients with nutritional needs, including eating, drinking, and accurate intake documentation.
Provide sensitive comfort and emotional support to oncology patients and their families, creating a caring and safe environment.
Carry out and accurately record routine clinical observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose levels) after appropriate training.
Support basic clinical procedures, including wound care setup, catheter care, pressure area prevention, and mobility aid usage.
Prepare and maintain clinical areas, equipment, beds, and trolleys in readiness for patient use.
Collaborate seamlessly with nurses, doctors, therapists, and admin personnel to ensure safe, efficient care.

Candidate Requirements

To thrive in this role, applicants should meet the following criteria:

Experience: Previous experience in a care or health support role (hospital, care home, community, or domiciliary setting).
Attributes: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a naturally caring, compassionate attitude suited to oncology care.
Competencies: Ability to follow instructions closely, escalate concerns appropriately, and work physically on tasks including moving and handling.
Skills: Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
Qualifications: NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.
Knowledge: Understanding of safeguarding, infection control, and patient confidentiality procedures.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive Pay: £12.71 per hour.
Flexibility: Work on an "as and when required" bank basis that fits around your schedule.
Culture & Development: Access to Circle Health Group’s supportive working culture, grounded in a powerful philosophy of patient-first care, dignity, and teamwork.