Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

RDU Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 26 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated person to join the Rheumatology Day Unit Team to help support the patients having IV infusions and joint injections and other treatments.

We are not able to provide sponsorship for this post and previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include taking blood pressure and other vital signs, urinalysis, stocking up and supporting the joint injection consultants with set up of clinics. You may also be required to take bloods and appropriate training will be provided as necessary.

If this appeals to you, we would be delighted to meet you.

About us

We open Monday to Friday and your hours will be worked over 5 days.

We are a small team dedicated to providing excellent care to Rheumatology patients and their families while having Biologics and other IV treatments. You will support the nursing staff in this role.

Our patients are often on therapy for many years and there is a chance to develop excellent working relationships.

Date posted

13 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

321-NOTSS-7043648-B3

Job locations

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill road

Oxford

OX3 7LD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Doing daily safety checks alongside Nurses such as suction, oxygen, blood glucose meter control tests and resuscitation trolley checks.

Cleaning of medical equipment and COWS/desktops daily and as required

Daily restocking of the drug room, linen cupboard, and joint injection trolley.

Emptying bins in infusion rooms every day as needed and disposal of dirty linens.

Cleaning and restocking of glove and apron compartment as required

Urinalysis and assisting patients to complete pre-infusion checklist as required.

Capillary Blood Glucose test as indicated.

Support Nurses with venepuncture and cannulation when required if competent.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Doing daily safety checks alongside Nurses such as suction, oxygen, blood glucose meter control tests and resuscitation trolley checks.

Cleaning of medical equipment and COWS/desktops daily and as required

Daily restocking of the drug room, linen cupboard, and joint injection trolley.

Emptying bins in infusion rooms every day as needed and disposal of dirty linens.

Cleaning and restocking of glove and apron compartment as required

Urinalysis and assisting patients to complete pre-infusion checklist as required.

Capillary Blood Glucose test as indicated.

Support Nurses with venepuncture and cannulation when required if competent.

Person Specification

Essential

Venepuncture skill
Care Certificate

Desirable

Cannulation
Experience in patient-facing role

Person Specification

Essential

Venepuncture skill
Care Certificate

Desirable

Cannulation
Experience in patient-facing role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill road

Oxford

OX3 7LD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre

Windmill road

Oxford

OX3 7LD

Employer's website

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