Healthcare Support Worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Vascular Access Team at The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust as a Healthcare Support Worker (Agenda for Change Band 3) for 37.5 hours per week

The post holder will receive comprehensive in-service training to develop and maintain the technical, clinical and clerical skills required to safely perform venepuncture, intravenous cannulation and the collection of blood samples, including from PICC lines and selected paediatric patients. Working across wards, clinics and outpatient departments, you will play a vital role in supporting timely diagnosis and treatment by providing high-quality blood samples in line with Trust policies and Standard Operating Procedures.

You will work both independently and as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, ensuring accurate patient identification, maintaining dignity and confidentiality, and delivering compassionate care to a wide range of patients, including children, anxious and vulnerable individuals. The role also involves effective communication with medical, nursing and laboratory staff, stock control responsibilities, and adherence to health and safety, infection prevention and information governance standards.

This role is ideal for a motivated, flexible and caring individual who is keen to develop clinical skills within a busy NHS environment. Full training, supervision and ongoing development opportunities will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Support Worker will deliver a safe and efficient phlebotomy and cannulation service across wards, clinics and outpatient settings, undertaking venepuncture, intravenous cannulation and blood sample collection (including Peripheral Inserted Central Catheters) in line with training, competency and Trust policies. The role involves ensuring accurate patient identification, compliance with laboratory and blood transfusion procedures, and the timely delivery of high-quality samples to support patient care. The post holder will provide respectful, patient-centred care, work autonomously within scope of practice, communicate effectively with clinical and laboratory teams, and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures, infection prevention, health and safety and incident reporting requirements. The post holder is responsible for undertaking education, audit and surveillance associated with vascular access on a weekly basis. The post holder will maintain accurate clinical records every time they undertake clinical duties.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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