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London North West Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust is recruiting an experienced Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) to join the Haemoglobinopathy team across our North West London sites. The post focuses on venepuncture, cannulation, compassionate patient care and close collaboration with the nursing team.

You will work under supervision to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care, support phlebotomy activities, maintain accurate records and participate in ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Exceptional venepuncture and cannulation skills.
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
• Demonstrated delivery of compassionate, competent care.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Undertake personal care tasks and record patient information under supervision.
• Lead on a new dedicated Phlebotomy clinic as required.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in line with Care Certificate standards.

Skills

venepuncture

cannulation

healthcare experience

compassionate care

communication skills

Job description

Company:

Company: London North West Healthcare NHS Trust

Salary:

Salary: £30,630 - £32,346 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum

A Vacancy at London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a newly established and innovative Haemoglobinopathy team atLondon North West University Healthcare NHS Trust.Following a successful bid, we have securedrecurrent funding from NHS Englandvia the Medical Technologies (MedTech) funding stream to enhance and sustain our current services.

This investment will support the development of anenhanced Red Cell Exchange serviceand expand capacity forDay Pain Managementat the newly developedAmbulatory Red Cell Unitat Central Middlesex Hospital, serving adult patients across the North West London region.

This programme directly addresses the concerns raised in the\"No One’s Listening\" report, tackling health inequalities and improving outcomes for patients living with haemoglobinopathies. We are recruiting for the position of:Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) – Haemoglobinopathy

We are seeking an experienced HCSW who has:

• Exceptional venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting
• Demonstrated delivery of compassionate, competent care
• Exceptional communication skills

You will play a vital role in our multidisciplinary team, providing holistic, patient- centred care which is planned and directed by health care professionals. Support and continued professional development will be provided.

The HCSW will complete performance necessary patient care tasks delegated by a registered nurse or midwife, under their supervision such as undertaking personal care duties, record patient information and lead on a new dedicated Phlebotomy clinic.

Undertake personal and professional development activities to uphold care standards, such as completing the 15 standards of the Care Certificate and the associated workbook within a timeframe of normally 206 months from commencement of employment.

Follow all London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) policies and provide a safe and person-centred environment for the treatment of patients.

The post holder is responsible for delivering high standards of personal care, providing services in accordance with the Trusts values and behaviours to support the nursing team in the delivery of patient care which is safe and effective.

London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.

Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.

Hospital sites:

• Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country’s top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
• St Mark’s Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
• Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
• Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.

We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Monday 21 Sep 2026

£45,953 - £54,254 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum

£36,943 - £44,900 Inclusive of HCAS pro rata - per annum

Per Annum Including High Cost Area Supplement