Haematology Red Cell Day Unit - Healthcare Support Worker

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the Haematology Day Unit at North Middlesex University Hospital. This role involves supporting nursing staff in providing high standards of patient care, managing patient caseloads, and working in a dynamic healthcare environment. The successful candidate will benefit from professional development and support.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Being a team player.
• Enthusiastic and willing to assist.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff with clinical and administrative duties.
• Assist with patient care in a fast-paced unit.
• Manage and coordinate patients' treatment.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a healthcare support worker to join our busy haematology department at North Middlesex University Hospital.

We are committed to equality and diversity, including staff education and progression. Support and continued professional development will be provided to the successful candidate. We are seeking an individual with good communication skills, a team player, enthusiastic, and willing to assist nurses in providing a high standard of patient care.

The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) is an essential member of the team in the Haematology Day Unit, caring for patients attending for clinical procedures, assessments, and pain management. The post-holder will support nursing staff with clinical and administrative duties as directed by registered nurses.

The HCA will assist the nursing team in this fast-paced unit by supporting the management and coordination of all patients attending for treatment and haematology reviews. Flexibility and good communication skills are vital. The role involves working closely with nursing and haematology medical teams. There is also an opportunity to learn new skills and manage your own patient caseload under supervision.

NMUH North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust is one of London’s busiest healthcare providers, serving Enfield, Haringey, and beyond. Our services include HIV, cardiology, blood disorders, diabetes, fertility, sickle cell, thalassaemia, and cancer diagnosis and treatment. The Helen Rollason Cancer Support Centre on-site offers wellbeing support. We also provide community services, including a dedicated 0-19 service for children and young people, delivering key health interventions to support their wellbeing.

For more information, visit: https://www.northmid.nhs.uk/

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Rhoda Amponsah
• Job Title: Ward Manager
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]