Healthcare Support Worker - Haematology Day Unit | Barts Health NHS Trust in London inLondon PUBLISHED FRI 10 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section
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Healthcare Support Worker - Haematology Day Unit | Barts Health NHS Trust Job details Posting date: 10 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £30,546 - £32,2per annum inc Hours: Full time Closing date: 09 November 2025 Location: London, E1 1FR Company: Barts Health NHS Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7543599/259-7543599RLH Apply for this job Summary An exciting opportunity has presented for a confident and motivated individual who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a hospital setting. The role involves undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks, such as: patient observations, cannulation, phlebotomy, administrative work and others. The post holder will work with the clinical haematology team to continue the rapid development of the day unit by ensuring all patients receive effective, compassionate and efficient care. Services offered by the unit are for people requiring blood transfusions, exchange transfusions, iron infusions, infusions for other haematological conditions, venesections and blood tests. The patients attending the unit have a number of conditions including; sickle cell, thalassaemia, immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP), haemophilia, haemochromatosis, anaemia and clotting disorders. This role is also ideal for anyone who wishes to make a difference to patients’ experience whilst supporting and collaborating with the nursing, administration and medical teams. The Senior Healthcare Support Worker will be an integral part of the ward/department team actively taking part in meeting the needs of patients and of the service in accordance with agreed standards under direct supervision of the registered nurses, nurse associates and midwives. The post holder will develop essential competencies though training and practice to ensure safety and quality are the priority. Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers. The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients. Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together. We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment. The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledgerequired. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below. *PLEASE NOTE – WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE* Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post -Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK ( https://jobsincare.com/job/jdwpfbfbcPBy As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates willbe requiredto complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass this, will they be invited to a formal interview. This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025
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To work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills and qualities. Here’s a list of essential skills and competencies:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals is crucial. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Healthcare support workers must be able to show kindness and understanding towards patients, many of whom may be vulnerable or in distress.
3. Teamwork: Working well with others is essential in a healthcare setting. Support workers often collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Being able to notice changes in a patient’s condition and being meticulous about following care plans and procedures is vital.
5. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment is important.
6. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and an understanding of healthcare practices can be beneficial.
7. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move patients or equipment.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations is useful in healthcare settings.
9. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different backgrounds, cultures, and needs of patients is essential for providing inclusive care.
10. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills may be needed for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.
11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality is critical in healthcare.

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