Job summary
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our dynamic IV Access Team. Working alongside specialist nurses, you will support the delivery of high-quality vascular access services across the Trust, assisting with PICC clinics, line care, patient monitoring, equipment preparation, and maintaining accurate documentation. You will play a key role in ensuring safe, effective, and patient-centred care while supporting infection prevention standards and contributing to service improvement. The ideal candidate will have previous healthcare experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to teamwork in a fast-paced clinical environment. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist team committed to clinical excellence and outstanding patient care.
Main duties of the job
- Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients within the outpatient/daycase setting under supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional.
Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation
- Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client's condition and progress
- Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes
- Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff
- Assists with patient education
- Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales
About us
Here at Velindre University NHS Trust we are extremely proud of the specialist services we provide across the whole of Wales in our cutting-edge Velindre Cancer Centre and ouraward-winning Welsh Blood Service, as well as the expertise of our corporate functions that bring the two divisions together. We are also fortunate to host the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership and Health Technology Wales and have developed strong partnership working with these expert services.
Formed in 1994, the Trust has a dedicated workforce that continuously strives to apply the key principles of value based healthcare through a wide array of roles. We play a vital role in the communities we support and have ambitious plans for the future to continue to improve the services we deliver. We strive to maintain our core values in everything we do by being; accountable, bold, caring and dynamic, and ensuring the best possible care for our patients and donors.
At Velindre University NHS Trust we aim to foster a culture of discovery, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We will achieve this by embedding research and innovation into everything we do, to deliver meaningful, measurable impact for our patients and communities.
If you want to work for an organisation that prides itself on making a real difference and offers exciting career opportunities then Velindre University NHS Trust is the place for you.
Details
Date posted
19 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
120-ACS
Job locations
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Whitchurch. Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an integral part of the clinical nursing team to support the clinical area. The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical practices within service. The role will facilitate systems and processes that assist in the fundamental of care delivery to the patient to include stock maintenance, taking and recording of observations and to assist with the basic physical and emotional care of patients and their families as directed and under direct supervision of a qualified nurse.
Please be aware that you may be required to cover in Chemotherapy Service, Outpatients or Inpatients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an integral part of the clinical nursing team to support the clinical area. The post holder will be responsible for supporting clinical and non-clinical practices within service. The role will facilitate systems and processes that assist in the fundamental of care delivery to the patient to include stock maintenance, taking and recording of observations and to assist with the basic physical and emotional care of patients and their families as directed and under direct supervision of a qualified nurse.
Please be aware that you may be required to cover in Chemotherapy Service, Outpatients or Inpatients.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Other
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Skills and Attributes
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Other
Essential
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Desirable
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/ person specification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Whitchurch. Cardiff
CF14 2TL
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Employer details
Employer name
Velindre Cancer Centre
Address
Velindre Cancer Centre
Velindre Road
Whitchurch. Cardiff
CF14 2TL
Employer's website
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