Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job Summary

Band 3 Senior health care assistant. 2 positions available for the Bloods closer to home service. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic, flexible individuals passionate about making a difference and aligned with our Christie values. No prior training is essential as it will be provided if successful at interview.

You will work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care for patients, ensuring a positive journey throughout their time at the Christie. The role involves running busy clinics/blood room and bloods closer to home service. We welcome applicants with excellent communication skills, empathy, and IT skills, and who are flexible.

Main duties of the job

The role includes running clinics with different malignancies, working in our blood room (peripheral bloods, central lines, ports), and providing a phlebotomy service at our bloods closer to home sites. Responsibilities also include assisting nurses with admissions, taking patient observations, ECGs, urinalysis, blood sugars, personal hygiene, and recording height and weight. Must own a car, hold a UK driver’s license, and be confident in driving around Greater Manchester and surrounding areas. Comfortable working alone under pressure is essential.

About Us

The Christie is one of Europe's leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients annually. Based in Manchester, serving a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, and referred nationally. We provide extensive radiotherapy, chemotherapy, specialized surgery, research, and clinical trials, and are ranked the best in the UK for cancer research.

Additional Information

Date posted: 17 April 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 3, Salary: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum, pro rata

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, ensuring records are accurately maintained and respecting individual needs.
• Support patients with hygiene, vital signs, phlebotomy, ECGs, mobility, and nutrition, ensuring dignity and safety.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment, contribute to stock management, and report faults or incidents promptly.
• Perform administrative duties related to patient documentation and communication.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential): Basic literacy and numeracy, healthcare qualification at level 3 or equivalent experience.

Experience (Essential): Working in an acute care environment with clinical responsibilities.

Skills (Essential): Clear communication, initiative, IT skills, phlebotomy, customer care. Desirable: routine observations, ECG, cannulation, care skills mentoring.

Knowledge (Essential): Understanding of healthcare support in outpatient settings. Desirable: recent training evidence.

Values (Essential): Demonstrate organisational values and professional behaviour.

Additional Requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer Details

Employer: The Christie NHS FT

Address: Outpatients - E00021, Wilmslow Road, Manchester, M20 4BX

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