Haemoglobinopathy Senior Healthcare Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 07/09/2026
- Closes
- 21/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) to join a newly established Haemoglobinopathy team. The HCSW will provide holistic, patient-centred care, performing delegated patient care tasks under supervision. Key duties include personal care, recording patient information, and leading a new dedicated Phlebotomy clinic. The position supports an enhanced Red Cell Exchange service and expands Day Pain Management capacity at the Ambulatory Red Cell Unit.
Key responsibilities
- Complete necessary patient care tasks delegated by a registered nurse or midwife, under their supervision.
- Undertake personal care duties and record patient information.
- Lead on a new dedicated Phlebotomy clinic.
- Undertake personal and professional development activities to uphold care standards, such as completing the 15 standards of the Care Certificate.
- Follow all London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for patients.
- Deliver high standards of personal care, providing services in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours to support the nursing team.
Essential criteria
- Completed Care Certificate or equivalent experience
- Level 3 Health Care qualification/apprenticeship or equivalent relevant experience or completion of HCSW competency-based workbook .
- Functional skills minimum Level 1 Maths and English or GCSE or equivalent experience
- Experience of working in Acute Hospital setting or care background, in a HCSW role or equivalent
- Experience of delivering personal care to patients
- Experience of using computers or willing to undertake training in local computer systems
- Knowledge of basic IT systems or willing to undertake training
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of data protection and health and safety issue
- Ability to demonstrates the following: Motivation/enthusiasm , Reliability ,Caring ,Respectful
- Flexible with regard to work patterns and cross site working
- Positive attitude to change and has high standards
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role with reasonable adjustments if necessary
Desirable criteria
- Further qualifications and training relevant and required by the speciality of this post
- Competencies for existing substantive HCSW
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Competently perform a range if the core skills relevant to the area of speciality
- Phlebotomy and Cannulation
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £30,630 – £32,346 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Haemoglobinopathy Senior Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 21 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a newly established and innovative Haemoglobinopathy team atLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust. Following a successful bid, we have secured recurrent funding from NHS England via the Medical Technologies (MedTech) funding stream to enhance and sustain our current services.
This investment will support the development of an enhanced Red Cell Exchange service and expand capacity for Day Pain Management at the newly developed Ambulatory Red Cell Unit at Central Middlesex Hospital, serving adult patients across the North West London region.
This programme directly addresses the concerns raised in the "No One's Listening" report , tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes for patients living with haemoglobinopathies. We are recruiting for the position of: Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) - Haemoglobinopathy
We are seeking an experienced HCSW who has:
- Exceptional venepuncture and cannulation skills
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Demonstrated delivery of compassionate, competent care
- Exceptional communication skills
You will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team, providing holistic, pat
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