Bank Healthcare Assistant – Cancer Services

Bank Healthcare Assistant – Cancer Services

Location: The Christie Private Care, Manchester

Contract: Bank (flexible, as and when required)

Pay: Competitive pay, dependent on shift

At HCA UK, we know that compassionate care is often delivered through the small moments that matter most. A reassuring conversation. A helping hand. Being there when a patient needs support. If you're looking for flexibility that works alongside your lifestyle, while remaining connected to a specialist clinical team, this could be the opportunity for you.

We're looking for caring, reliable and motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our Bank team at The Christie Private Care, Manchester. This role offers the opportunity to work flexibly while supporting patients receiving specialist cancer treatment within one of the UK's leading private cancer centres.

At The Christie Private Care, you'll be part of a service dedicated exclusively to cancer care. Working alongside expert multidisciplinary teams, you'll support patients throughout their treatment journey, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiotherapy and stem cell transplantation services. As a CQC Outstanding-rated facility, The Christie Private Care combines advanced treatments and technology with a personalised approach to care, ensuring every patient receives exceptional clinical treatment and compassionate support.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.

What you'll do

As a Bank Healthcare Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our nursing teams and helping patients feel comfortable, safe and cared for throughout their treatment.

• Support patients with personal care and activities of daily living while maintaining dignity and respect
• Assist the nursing team with clinical and non-clinical duties in line with your competencies
• Monitor and record patient observations, escalating concerns appropriately
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming clinical environment
• Provide compassionate support to patients and their families throughout their care journey

What you'll bring

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital or healthcare setting
• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach to care
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to changing priorities

Why join us?

Working on our Bank offers the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability while remaining part of a supportive and welcoming team. You'll gain exposure to a highly specialised cancer service, work alongside experienced colleagues and contribute to patient care within a world-class clinical environment.

Our Culture & Values

At HCA UK, we believe that outstanding care begins with our colleagues. We celebrate individuality, value diverse perspectives and create environments where everyone feels seen, heard and supported. Our four core values guide everything we do:

• Unique & Individual – We recognise and value everyone’s uniqueness
• Kindness & Compassion – We treat people with empathy and respect
• Honesty, Integrity & Fairness – We act with transparency and trust
• Loyalty, Respect & Dignity – We support one another as valued members of the HCA family

Reasonable Adjustments

We want everyone to feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.