Healthcare Assistant (Newmarket)
Company: GenesisCare UK
Role summary
Healthcare Assistant (Newmarket) is a full-time role at GenesisCare UK in United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-10-07. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- Healthcare Assistant (Newmarket)
- Company
- GenesisCare UK
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-10-07
GenesisCare UK is looking for caring individuals to join their team as Healthcare Assistants at their cancer care centre in Newmarket. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives and support a dedicated clinical team.
Job description
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Healthcare Assistant at our state-of-the-art cancer care centre located in Newmarket, Cambridge? Join our dedicated team at GenesisCare UK and be part of something extraordinary.
As a Healthcare Assistant with us, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting the clinical teams, nursing staff, consultants and diagnostic radiographers by performing tasks that facilitate the smooth running of our services. You will positively and proactively contribute to building strong and enduring relationships with patients and colleagues, ensuring a high-quality experience for everyone attending the centre.
This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while developing your career within a specialist oncology setting.
What You'll Do: Prepare treatment units and clinic rooms prior to patient appointments
Assist nurses and consultants during clinical procedures
Record and report patient observations including temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure
Support venepuncture, sample collection and safe transportation to the laboratory
Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment in line with infection prevention policies
Ensure adequate stock levels and support ordering processes
Provide chaperone services where required
Support patient mobility, comfort and dignity at all times
Act as a patient advocate and promote a compassionate approach to care
Assist pharmacy and radiography teams where required
Maintain patient confidentiality in line with GenesisCare policies and statutory legislation
What You'll Have: NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
Experience working within the healthcare sector or a customer-focused environment
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A professional, empathetic and patient-centred approach
Ability to work flexibly and respond to changing service demands
Confidence using Microsoft Office applications
Awareness of data protection and patient confidentiality requirements
Experience in venepuncture (desirable, training available)
Why Choose GenesisCare:
Discover what's in store for you when you join the GenesisCare UK team: Shape your work-life balance with 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the option to buy more or sell back annual leave.
Prioritise your well-being with complimentary private medical and dental coverage, access to Employee Assistance Program, and Income Protection.
Access our world-class radiotherapy - free to you and your immediate family, if required.
Secure your future with a competitive Company Contributory Pension Scheme.
Nurture your mental health and well-being through our well-being community, with access to Babylon Health and Headspace Wellbeing.
Enjoy hassle-free commutes with free parking at most of our centres.
Treat yourself with exclusive retail discounts.
Who We Are:
GenesisCare UK is the leading provider of private oncology services in the UK, pioneering a transformation in cancer care. Through innovative, personalised treatments, we are enhancing patient quality of life, life expectancy, and overall survival rates.
Our aim is to provide world-class care, offering the latest proven treatments including advanced diagnostics, medical oncology, radiotherapy, and Theranostics.
We take an integrated approach to cancer care, focusing on treating the whole patient, not just the cancer. Our personalised treatment programmes include wellbeing services in partnership with Penny Brohn UK and exercise medicine, proven to enhance patient outcomes.
Collaborating with universities and leading clinicians globally, we're dedicated to researching and developing improved cancer treatments. Our UK clinical trials programme aims to broaden access to new therapies.
We’re passionate about innovation and working together to make great things happen. We make significant investments in our employees to provide opportunities for growth, learning, and development within their roles.
Join GenesisCare UK and shape your future, while shaping the future of cancer care.
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