Anticoagulant Support Worker

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater Manchester is looking for an Anticoagulant Support Worker to monitor patients on Warfarin. The role involves conducting INR testing, assisting with clinics, and making home visits. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare and strong communication skills. This position offers autonomy and the chance to work across various locations in the Trust.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a health or social care setting.
• Experience working within a team.
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD).

Responsibilities

• Assist the anticoagulant nurse in running clinics.
• Conduct INR blood testing with the Coaguchek device.
• Plan and prioritise home visits.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Basic IT skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to travel to various locations

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent

Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Care Certificate

Job description

Anticoagulant Support Worker

The closing date is 10 December 2025

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced support worker to join an established team of anticoagulant nurses. You will help monitor patients who take Warfarin, working both autonomously and as part of a busy multidisciplinary team. Your role will involve point‑of‑care INR testing for patients within the clinical setting and in the community, as well as home visits for house‑bound patients across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale. You will plan your own routes each day and follow established clinical and lone‑working protocols.

The position requires the ability to travel across the HMR footprint and prioritise workload. Excellent communication skills are essential – you will convey blood results to the anticoagulant nurse by telephone and leave written instructions for patients at home. You will liaise with community neighbourhood teams, rapid response teams and other care pathways to support patients in their homes.

High autonomy, caring and compassion are required to deliver quality care.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will assist the anticoagulant nurse in running hospital and community anticoagulant clinics and will carry out tasks delegated to them. Responsibilities include:

• Conducting INR blood testing with the Coaguchek device, managing equipment and following daily quality control and standard operating procedures.
• Planning and prioritising home visits to maximise time utilisation and fuel economy.
• Maintaining communication with patients, relatives, carers and the multidisciplinary team to provide holistic patient care.
• Working flexibly between primary and secondary care to facilitate specialist assessments for house‑bound Warfarin users.

About us

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people in Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues work across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust, we are committed to delivering consistently high standards of care, working closely with local authorities and key partners. We value care, appreciation and inspiration and are always looking for people who demonstrate these core values.

We offer a role with purpose and flexibility, including a competitive benefits package, a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities.

Job responsibilities

For detailed information about the advertised role, the main job duties and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification documents located under the supporting documents heading. You may also read about working at the Northern Care Alliance in the attached Candidate Information Pack or visit our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship – or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D‑G)
• Care Certificate

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a health or social care setting
• Experience working within a team
• Interest in anticoagulation and appreciation of the specialty
• Demonstrated interest or previous experience supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)

Skills & Abilities

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to travel to various locations across the Trust footprint in line with service needs
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to use own car for work purposes

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust