Healthcare Assistant

Your World; Bedford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Job summary

Your World is recruiting Health Care Support Workers to join our NHS-facing clinics in Bedford and mobile sites across the UK. The role focuses on safe clinical measurements, phlebotomy, and data collection in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

You will work with a Service Delivery Lead, perform venous blood samples, blood pressure, height, weight, and waist measurements, and ensure accurate entry into the clinical system. Travel between sites is required; BLS training is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months’ phlebotomy experience
• Experience in outpatient or similar clinical environment
• Trained in Basic Life Support (ILS/ALS desirable)
• Strong communication skills with participants and colleagues
• Ability to travel between sites to support service needs

Responsibilities

• Complete participant assessments: BP, pulse, height, weight, waist, venous blood sampling
• Record measurements promptly in the clinical system
• Monitor participant welfare and escalate concerns
• Provide signposting, advice and guidance to participants
• Prepare and package samples for courier collection
• Support participant flow and on-site operations during busy periods
• Conduct safety and governance activities including incident reporting and audits

Skills

Phlebotomy

Outpatient clinic experience

Basic Life Support

Communication skills

Travel between sites

Tools

Datix

Job description

Bedford

£15.00 - £20.00 P/H

*Pay range/rate depend on qualifications, experience, and training.

Full-time

23/10/2026 - 30/11/2026

A results‑driven and highly experienced Business Manager with a proven track record of success in the healthcare industry. Specializing in recruiting for both non‑medical and non‑clinical roles, I have spent the last nine years honing my skills in identifying and securing top talent. My extensive knowledge of the healthcare sector, combined with a strategic approach to recruitment, has consistently led to exceptional placements and strengthened team dynamics within various healthcare organisations.

Healthcare Assistant (must have a minimum of 12 months’ phlebotomy experience)

Our elective care delivery partner is providing high‑quality clinical services and operational support to the NHS.

Their aims to help people live healthier lives for longer by enabling the discovery and testing of more effective approaches to preventing, detecting, and treating major conditions including cancer, dementia, heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, and stroke.

Location:

Job Type: Temporary

Duration of booking: Site Dependant

Proposed start date: ASAP

Pay Rates:

• Mon-Fri £15 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
• Saturday: £17 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
• Sundays: £20 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay

Hours / Working Days: 5 shifts across Monday to Sunday

Role Purpose:

• We are recruiting motivated and skilled healthcare professionals to join the Health project as Health Care Support Workers (HCSWs).
• This role is central to delivering a safe, efficient, and participant‑centred service in mobile clinics in England, Wales, Scotland Northern Ireland. You will ensure smooth participant flow, maintain high clinical standards, and support the collection of high‑quality data essential to the success of the research programme.
• Each participant appointment requires a standardised set of clinical measurements — blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, waist measurement, and a venous blood sample — all of which the HCSW is responsible for completing accurately and safely.
• The HCSW is a key operational role within each site, working closely with the Service Delivery Lead and wider clinical team to uphold service quality, safety, and participant experience. You will also provide administrative support and operational resilience during busy periods, staff breaks, or staffing gaps.

Clinical Duties

Complete all required participant assessments, including:

• Blood pressure
• Pulse
• Height and weight
• Waist measurement
• Venous blood sampling
• Ensure all measurements and samples are taken safely, accurately, and recorded promptly in the clinical system.
• Monitor participant welfare throughout the appointment and elevate concerns appropriately.
• Provide signposting, advice, and guidance to participants where relevant.
• Prepare and package samples for courier collection.

Operational & Service Delivery

• Support participant flow to minimise delays and maintain an efficient service.
• Provide on‑site operational support and elevate issues to the SDL as required.
• Offer administrative support and cover during breaks or periods of increased activity.

Quality, Safety & Governance

• Conduct site assessments and provide feedback on safety, clinical effectiveness, patient flow, staffing, and skill mix.
• Elevate risks to the Regional Manager or Head of Nursing.
• Report incidents, near misses, accidents, and complaints via Datix.
• Contribute to investigations, audits, and service reviews.
• Support the implementation of learning outcomes and quality improvements.

Essential Experience & Credentials

• Minimum of 12 months’ phlebotomy experience, with validated competency in venepuncture.
• Experience working in an outpatient or similar clinical environment.
• Trained in Basic Life Support (ILS/ALS desirable).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with participants, colleagues, and visitors.
• Ability to work collaboratively across clinical teams.
• Understanding of quality standards, KPIs, risk assessment, incident reporting, and infection prevention and control.
• Highly motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to travel between sites to support service needs.
• First Aid training.
• Experience in performance management or supporting team development.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate, support, and lead teams.
• Experience contributing to service improvement or pathway redesign.

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