Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in Radiotherapy (Band 3) for a 0.6 WTE maternity cover. The post is based at Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre.

The successful candidate will work with Radiographers to support patients undergoing external beam, brachytherapy, Gamma Knife and molecular radiotherapy treatments. Experience in phlebotomy and wound care is desirable; flexibly you may cover evenings and bank holidays as needed in a busy oncology

Qualifications

• Qualified Health Care Support Worker with oncology experience.
• Experience in phlebotomy.
• Experience in wound/skin care.

Responsibilities

• Take bloods for radiotherapy patients.
• Provide skin and wound care.
• Deliver general care for patients in the department.
• Collaborate with Therapeutic Radiographers and team.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Oncology care

Independent worker

Job description

Main area Senior Health Care Support Worker - Radiotherapy Grade Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Occasional evenings and bank holidays) Job ref 387-SPS5331-GW

Employer Bristol NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre Town Bristol and Weston Salary £25,760 - £27,476 pa, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 22/09/2026 23:59 Interview date 07/10/2026

Band 3

North Bristol NHS Trust (NBT) and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) have merged as of 1 st July 2026 to become Bristol NHS Foundation Trust. This will create an exciting future that brings together the best of both organisations. As a single, strong and sustainable organisation, we will not only be able to deliver better outcomes for our patients and fairer care for our population, but it will also provide greater opportunities for our people.
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.

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Job overview

Senior Healthcare support worker, Radiotherapy

Band 3 - Part time (0.6 WTE) maternity cover.

Are you a qualified and experienced Health Care Support Worker?

Can you work independently and use your own initiative?

Do you have experience working in an acute hospital setting, caring for oncology patients?

The Radiotherapy Team is looking for a Senior Healthcare Support worker for a maternity cover. The radiotherapy department sees approximately 200 patients daily for external beam, brachytherapy, Gamma Knife, and molecular radiotherapy patients. Our Senior Healthcare Support worker works closely with our Therapeutic Radiographers to provide care for our patients.

The ideal candidate will have experience in phlebotomy and wound/skin care.

The successful applicant will be responsible for taking bloods for patients having radiotherapy treatments. They will also provide skin and wound care, as well as general care for patients who are in the department for long periods of time. They will work closely with our On Treatment Review Therapeutic Radiographers as well as our Brachytherapy and Gamma Knife