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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a friendly and collaborative environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our team at The Sainsbury Wing, a dedicated private facility located within Hammersmith Hospital.About The Sainsbury WingOur 26-bedded unit and outpatient department cater to a wide range of specialties including haematology, hepatobiliary, gynaecology, cardiology, cardiothoracic, and upper GI. We also house an ambulatory care unit and outpatient services. We care for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures, outpatient chemotherapy, and those managing symptoms related to cancer or its treatment.This role offers a unique chance to develop your skills while experiencing the best of both worlds--delivering first-class private care within the trusted framework of Imperial Private Healthcare and the NHS.What We're Looking ForWe're seeking someone who is:Proactive, with a commitment to enhancing patient experience and care quality.Enthusiastic and motivated, with a genuine passion for healthcare.A strong communicator, able to engage with patients professionally and sensitively.Detail-oriented, with the ability to maintain accurate electronic records.

Main duties of the job

  • Deliver a consistently high standard of clinical care when performing your role
  • Take responsibility for the safe action of accurate observations and working collaboratively with the nursing team.
  • Ensure full compliance with our clinical governance framework, promoting best practices and patient safety.
  • Support and motivate your colleagues, championing dignity and respect for all service users.
  • Contribute to continuous service improvement through proactive engagement and teamwork.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-PHC-072

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Able to speak and write English to an appropriate level to fulfil the role appropriately
  • Basic numeracy
  • Basic literacy

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of basic healthcare requirements
  • Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
  • Basic computer experience

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy trained
  • Venepuncture trained

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
  • Able to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy, ever changing environment
  • Able to use technology and equipment to assist in patient care

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a care setting
Person Specification

Education/ Qualifications

Essential

  • Able to speak and write English to an appropriate level to fulfil the role appropriately
  • Basic numeracy
  • Basic literacy

Desirable

  • NVQ 2 or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Understanding of basic healthcare requirements
  • Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
  • Basic computer experience

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy trained
  • Venepuncture trained

Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities

Essential

  • Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
  • Able to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy, ever changing environment
  • Able to use technology and equipment to assist in patient care

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a care setting

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Staff Nurse

Esther Dezeure

esther.dezeure@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

29 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£30,546 to £32,207 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-PHC-072

Job locations

Hammersmith Hospital

Du Cane Road

London

W12 0HS


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