King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Client Support Officer

The closing date is 10 November 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a an individual to join our busy Sexual Health .

If you are caring and passionate about people and wish to pursue a rewarding career within the NHS, you should apply now. We are a busy outpatient service in King's College Hospital dealing with outpatient clinics.

We are seeking self-motivated people, who are able to effectively manage their time and workload, to meet deadlines in a busy environment with competing demands on their time. They should have excellent communication and customer service skills, IT experience and the ability to provide a high-quality and efficient service to outpatient users.The successful applicant will possess excellent telephone and administrative skills.

Main duties of the job

You will be able to perform the following:

To assist patients encouraging independence, as appropriate

To monitor and record patient's clinical observations, escalating appropriately to a registered nurse as required

To assist in the maintenance of up to date, comprehensive and accurate records in accordance with current legal requirements both written and digital

To escort patients and families to other departments within the hospital as required

Undertake point of care testing (e.g. blood sugar, urinalysis)

After appropriate training, to assist in the collection of specimens including blood samples

To participate in maintaining standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control, reporting problems as appropriate

To ensure that equipment is always clean, stored safely when not in use and report faults as appropriate

To assist in setting up and preparing patient areas appropriately to the clinical area

To assist ward staff with general collection/delivery of items necessary to ensure effective operational management of ward/department

To ensure that all patients and relatives are welcomed and orientated to the department environment

To demonstrate an awareness of the different cultural, ethnic and religious needs

To participate effectively in multidisciplinary case conferences as required

About us

The Trust provides a full range of local and specialist services across its five sites. The trust-wide strategy of Strong Roots, Global Reach is our Vision to be BOLD, Brilliant people, Outstanding care, Leaders in Research, Innovation and Education, Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at the heart of everything we do. By being person-centred, digitally-enabled, and focused on sustainability, we aim to take Team King's to another level.

We are at a pivotal point in our history and we require individuals who are ready to join a highly professional team and make a real, lasting difference to our patients and our people.

King's is committed to delivering Sustainable Healthcare for All via our Green Plan. In line with national Greener NHS ambitions, we have set net zero carbon targets of 2040 for our NHS Carbon Footprint and 2045 for our NHS Carbon Footprint Plus. Everyone's contribution is required in order to meet the goals set out in our Green Plan and we encourage all staff to work responsibly, minimising their contributions to the Trust's carbon emissions, waste and pollution wherever possible.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum, including HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DivisionB-7570524

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Greet clients and visitors in a professional, non-judgmental, and sensitive manner.

  • Register patients, verify personal details, and update records accurately on clinic systems.

  • Provide information on clinic services, appointment systems, and waiting times.

  • Support clients in completing forms and accessing services (including interpreters or accessibility support where needed).

  • Maintain client confidentiality and uphold data protection standards at all times.

  • Manage inquiries in person, by phone, or email, providing appropriate guidance or referrals

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Greet clients and visitors in a professional, non-judgmental, and sensitive manner.

  • Register patients, verify personal details, and update records accurately on clinic systems.

  • Provide information on clinic services, appointment systems, and waiting times.

  • Support clients in completing forms and accessing services (including interpreters or accessibility support where needed).

  • Maintain client confidentiality and uphold data protection standards at all times.

  • Manage inquiries in person, by phone, or email, providing appropriate guidance or referrals

Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Clear & effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team (Team Player)
  • Ability to make decisions regarding constantly changing clinics patient queries and to escalate where appropriate
Person Specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

  • Clear & effective communication skills both written and verbal
  • Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team (Team Player)
  • Ability to make decisions regarding constantly changing clinics patient queries and to escalate where appropriate

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

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


Employer's website

https://www.kch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Isaac Osei-Bonsu

isaac.osei-bonsu@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year per annum, including HCA

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

213-DivisionB-7570524

Job locations

King's College Hospital

Denmark Hill

London

SE5 9RS


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