Healthcare Support Worker - MRU

NHS; Hereford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker in the Macmillan Renton Unit at Hereford County Hospital. You will assist clinical teams in providing cancer care, support breast care procedures, and perform phlebotomy, contributing to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards NVQ II/III in care or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate skills to new HCAs.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical teams in providing cancer care.
• Assist with delegated nursing and non-nursing duties.
• Ensure timely completion of duties during clinics.

Skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of clinical roles

Education

Maths and English grade 3-9 or A, B, C, D

NVQ Level II / III

Job description

Job summary

Healthcare Support Worker on Macmillan Renton Unit.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a dedicated team providing cancer care at Hereford County Hospital. As a Healthcare Support Worker in the Macmillan Renton Cancer Unit, you will assist clinical teams in providing care and support to patients throughout their cancer journeys.

You will be trained in supporting breast care procedures, chaperoning, performing phlebotomy as an essential skill, and other duties required of a supporting HCA in MRU.

Main duties of the job

1. Support the activities of the Macmillan Renton Unit (MRU) in cancer care, e.g., outpatient breast clinic.
2. Work under the supervision of and support the Consultant, registered nurse, or Allied Health Professional, carrying out delegated nursing and non-nursing duties to promote patient-centered care.
3. Ensure timely completion of duties to assist clinicians during clinics, aiming to provide the best patient experience, while being mindful of the impact of actions on patients.

About us

Wye Valley NHS Trust is part of an NHS Foundation Group with South Warwickshire NHS FT, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust.

Located on the border with Wales, near the Black Mountains, we provide acute and community services across Herefordshire and parts of Powys, including Hereford County Hospital and community hospitals in Bromyard, Leominster, and Ross-on-Wye.

We are a progressive trust with ambitious plans to improve quality and integrate patient pathways through collaboration with partners to deliver high-quality care.

More than 3,500 staff work for the Trust, describing it as a great place to work, blending the busyness of a DGH with the benefits of working in a beautiful rural county like Herefordshire.

We offer a good work-life balance and support staff development to reach their full potential.

Trust Chairman Russell Hardy states: "The strength of the Trust is its staff; it's a great place to work, develop your career, and reach your potential."

Our values—Care, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—are central to everything we do. We aim to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time... all the time.

Details

Date posted: 16 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 2

Salary: £24,169 to £25,674 per year (pro-rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 229-CS-7196595

Job location: Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2ER

Job description

For more information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Maths and English grade 3-9 or A, B, C, D
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written

Desirable

• NVQ Level II / III and/or Diploma in Health & Social Care levels 2/3

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of roles and responsibilities within a clinical setting
• Willingness to work towards NVQ II/III in care or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate skills to new HCAs

Desirable

• Venepuncture and ECG skills

Experience

• Previous experience in a care environment
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with diverse groups

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a DBS check for any criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer: Wye Valley NHS Trust

Address: Hereford County Hospital, Union Walk, Hereford, HR1 2ER

Website: https://www.wyevalley.nhs.uk/