Health Care Assistant

Job summary

The Specialist Receiving Unit (SRU) receives acutely unwell patients for oncology, haematology, renal and infectious diseases specialities within the Cancer and Associated Specialities (CAS) division. We admit patients from these 4 specialities who are acutely unwell, we deliver the emergency/urgent care required before transferring the patients to their own speciality.

Main duties of the job

As a HCA on SRU you will be responsible for all general HCA duties (see job description) along with supporting the nursing team with completing admissions for our patients and carrying out necessary assessments such as falls, skin integrity, nutrition and mobility.

About us

With over 17,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.