Behind the scenes: role of healthcare assistants in an oncology setting

The role of a healthcare assistant is continually evolving; as the demands within the NHS and independent sectors shift, so do the expectations placed on healthcare assistants. Oncology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the study, treatment, diagnosis and prevention of cancer. Haemato-oncology is a distinct discipline within oncology that focuses on the study and treatment of blood cancers and disorders. This article discusses the roles and responsibilities of healthcare assistants in a haematology department within oncology.