Cathlab Healthcare Support Worker | University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

UHCW NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking an enthusiastic health care support worker to assist with cardiology patients in the Cath Lab. Key responsibilities include direct patient care, stock management, and supporting clinical tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. Candidates should demonstrate effective communication and a commitment to patient welfare. This is an exciting opportunity to join a renowned NHS Trust dedicated to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and support.
• Ability to communicate effectively with healthcare practitioners.
• Willingness to undertake clinical and non-clinical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned patient care tasks under supervision.
• Assist with patient transfers and stock management.
• Communicate patient observations to healthcare practitioners.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Stock management

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic health care support worker to join our team looking after Cardiology patients undergoing procedures within the Cath Lab.

The post holder will be carrying out assigned tasks involving direct patient care, whilst demonstrating Trust values under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, and also support the team with transfer of patients, stock management and infection control.

Note: sponsorship is not eligible for this post.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

Closing Date: This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

For further details of the role please see the attached job description.

This advert closes on Monday 6 Oct 2025

Responsibilities

1. Responsible for own actions, ensuring all patient interactions/observations are communicated to the appropriate healthcare practitioner.
2. Undertake agreed clinical and non-clinical tasks, extending range following training in defined practices.
3. Ensure referral to the appropriate healthcare practitioner where appropriate, for example if any concerns are identified before or after a procedure.
4. Help with the collection/transfer of patients to and from the Catheter Suite department.
5. Prepare the documentation for the following days admissions.
6. Demonstrate technical and/or practical skills to ensure optimum patient management, for example preparing patients for procedures and recovering patients following their procedure under supervision of a trained colleague and once competencies are met.
7. Plan your daily workload, including stocking and cleaning of identified medical and non-medical equipment, for example, Cath Labs, recovery area, procedure trolleys.
8. Check stock levels within labs and escalate any shortages to clinical teams and stock personnel.

About Us

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation – Pathway To Excellence – University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

Additional responsibilities include: unpacking stock, storing stock in appropriate store cupboards with stock personnel, assisting with personal patient care (e.g., feeding, mobility), supporting less experienced staff, assisting during clinical events requiring physical effort, supporting during medical emergencies such as cardiac arrests, supporting staff and patients after difficult situations, maintaining a clean and safe environment, and promoting adherence to Health and Safety and Trust policy.