Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Senior Healthcare Assistant - Haematology

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Job summary

***Previous Applicants Need Not Apply***

Do you thrive in a busy and fast paced environment?

If so we have an opportunity for an experienced full time Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant within the Haematology Ward.

The post is based at our new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital site and provides 16 Haematology beds. Comprehensive role specific training will be provided within the department and this will be supported by a competency package and robust mentorship.

We welcome applications from suitably experienced and level 2 qualified who would be willing to undertake the Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker qualification during employment

Main duties of the job

The main duties will be to assist and support the nursing team in the delivery of safe care to the acutely ill Haematology patients. Alongside promoting infection control practices and assisting in equipment and stock utilisation.

Please note that the post-holder must be motivated and enthusiastic and have experience in an acute hospital health care role.

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose. When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it. Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-ME-7169817

Job locations

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of what this role entails

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience working in a hospital or other heath care environment.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Key skills - literacy and numeric (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level II In Direct Care
  • NVQ Level III in Direct care

Desirable

  • Food Handling Certificate
  • Basic First Aid Certificate
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant experience working in a hospital or other heath care environment.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Key skills - literacy and numeric (or equivalent)
  • NVQ Level II In Direct Care
  • NVQ Level III in Direct care

Desirable

  • Food Handling Certificate
  • Basic First Aid Certificate

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

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

kirsty meaney

kirsty.meaney2@nhs.net

01215074402

Details

Date posted

20 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

381-ME-7169817

Job locations

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital

Grove Lane

Smethwick

B66 2QT


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