Health Care Support Worker - Community Respiratory Service

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join the Community Respiratory Service within Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. This post is ideal for someone who enjoys working independently, delivering person-centred care, and making a real difference to people living with respiratory conditions in their local community. A core component of this role is undertaking venepuncture and delivering TB screening pathways, including IGRA blood testing for adults and young people aged 16 years and over. Working four mornings per week (Monday to Thursday), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality respiratory and TB screening services across Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire. As part of our specialist multidisciplinary Respiratory Team, you will support the assessment, monitoring and care of patients with respiratory conditions. You will work alongside Respiratory Nurses, Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners, contributing to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. This role has a strong clinical focus, with responsibility for supporting respiratory and TB screening clinics across community settings. You will work flexibly across Respiratory Support Pathway and Asylum Seeker Health services, supporting vulnerable populations and contributing to the early identification and treatment of respiratory disease and tuberculosis., A key component of this role is supporting delivery of TB screening clinics and the undertaking of venepuncture for IGRA blood testing. The successful candidate will have extensive phlebotomy experience and be confident working autonomously whilst maintaining the highest standards of patient care, safety and specimen handling. A unique aspect of this role is the opportunity to support tuberculosis and respiratory screening programmes for asylum seekers and newly arrived communities within Stoke on Trent. You will help improve access to healthcare, reduce health inequalities and contribute to important public health initiatives. This unique role combines specialist phlebotomy skills with respiratory and public health screening, helping to identify tuberculosis at an early stage and improve health outcomes for vulnerable communities across North Staffordshire. KEY DUTIES Deliver and support respiratory and TB screening clinics. Undertake venepuncture and IGRA blood testing as a core and essential component of the role. Support tuberculosis screening programmes, including work with asylum seeker and migrant populations. Assist with respiratory assessments and diagnostic pathways. Support pulmonary rehabilitation and patient self-management programmes. Monitor patients, recognise deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately. Maintain accurate electronic clinical records and support clinic administration.

Have experience working in a patient-facing healthcare environment. Have extensive phlebotomy experience and are competent in venepuncture, as blood collection and IGRA testing form a significant and essential part of this role. Enjoy working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Are committed to delivering high-quality care to diverse communities, including asylum seekers and vulnerable populations. Are motivated to develop specialist skills in respiratory care, diagnostics and public health screening. Are IT literate, able to use clinical systems. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential, as regular travel between clinics is required.,

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
• Care Certificate (or willingness to complete)
• Evidence of venepuncture competency (or willingness to undertake training), Experience working in a patient-facing healthcare environment
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Experience of phlebotomy or high-volume blood clinics
• Experience in TB screening (IGRA)
• Experience working with children or young people
• Experience working in community settings, Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to reassure anxious patients
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Basic IT and record-keeping skills, Ability to work independently within defined protocols
• Clinical procedural skills (venepuncture, injections)
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families, Ability to work independently within defined protocols
• Clinical procedural skills (venepuncture, injections)
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and families
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.

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities. We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems. We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow. We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.