Healthcare Assistant

Your World Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quick registration

24/7 support

Compliance team assistance

Job summary

Your World Recruitment is recruiting Health Care Support Workers for mobile clinics across the UK. This locum role requires a minimum of 12 months’ phlebotomy experience, venepuncture competency and the ability to work in outpatient settings.

You will support data collection, clinical measurements, and safe sample handling in a fast-paced environment. Role involves rotating across sites, providing participant-centred care, and assisting the clinical team with patient flow and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ phlebotomy experience with validated venepuncture competency.
• Experience working in an outpatient or clinical environment.
• First Aid training is desirable.
• Strong communication skills with participants, colleagues and visitors.
• Flexibility to travel between sites to support service needs.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical measurements: blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, waist.
• Conduct venous blood sampling and ensure proper handling and labeling.
• Monitor participant welfare and escalate concerns promptly.
• Support participant flow and provide on-site administrative assistance.
• Prepare and package samples for courier collection.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Communication

Outpatient experience

First Aid

Job description

Colchester

£15.00 - £20.00 P/H

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

Locum

04/11/2026 - 12/12/2026

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.

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 **escalate** 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 **escalate** 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.
• Escalate 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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Other benefits of working with Your World

• Competitive pay
• We aim to get you the best rates based on your skills and experience.
• Quick registration
• Our world class compliance team will help you get out to work in no time.
• 24/7 support
• Our dedicated recruitment experts and round‑the‑clock out of hours team are always here for you.
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