Central London Community Health Trust

Clinical Support Worker

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Job summary

Are you looking for an interesting and varied Clinical Support Worker(CSW)/ Health Care Assistant (HCA) post working in an Edgware Parkinson's MDT Team in a clinic-based setting?

We have a part-time (permanent) Band 3 CSW/HCA post in our Barnet Parkinson's Service, working within our adult integrated MDT Parkinson's team (the service comprises specialist nurses, doctors, dietetics, OT, PT, SLT). We are looking for a skilled, motivated, and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant who is interested in this patient group and would like to join us. The post would be suitable for an existing Band 3 CSW/HCA.

We offer care mainly in a clinic setting with some virtual clinics. This post offers variety and opportunity to develop the range of your clinical skills as well as joint working with a range of professionals and opportunities to contribute to service development.

CLCH offers a range of training and development opportunities as well as excellent supervision and management support.

If you are CARING, innovative, talented and adaptable with excellent communication skills and would like to be part of a growing and forward-thinking organisation then come and join us.

Please note that this role is part-time and is not eligible for sponsorship

Previous applicants please do not need to apply

Main duties of the job

The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) will provide a mixture of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional.

The post holder will be expected to become proficient and competent in their area of practice by undertaking competency assessments specific to the area of clinical practice. The CSW will promote optimum independence and individualized client-centered care to a delegated caseload.

The post holder will also support the Parkinson's nurse and doctors/therapy Team to deliver against key performance indicators and maintain the quality of the service within a multidisciplinary Parkinson's team, Clinic-based Parkinson's service in Barnet.

To work with qualified nursing staff and physiotherapists and to provide an integrated service for patients in the area of pulmonary rehabilitation within the community and implement and progress agreed-planned treatment programs.

About us

Just as we care about our patients' well-being, we care about yours!

We can offer you:

A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
Flexible working options
Annual travel card loan
Training, support and development in your career

To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£29,176 to £30,225 a year per annum inclusive of HCAS (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

824-NORTH-7080616-C

Job locations

Edgware Parkinson's Service

Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak

London

HA8 0AB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or
A recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NHS Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy. An awareness of risk management
Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being

Desirable

Knowledge of local health needs strategies

Key Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
Self management skills-managing time and workload
Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others
Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
Good analytical and problem solving skills
To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3) or
A recognised equivalent course
Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate

Desirable

GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths ECDL certificate
Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.

Desirable

Experience of working as part of a team
Experience with the NHS patient information database (Rio, CIS)

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of NHS Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy. An awareness of risk management
Knowledge of multi-agency services available and processes for referral
Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being

Desirable

Knowledge of local health needs strategies

Key Attributes

Essential

Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships
Self management skills-managing time and workload
Ability to work in a team and to supervise the work of others
Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner
Good analytical and problem solving skills
To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Parkinson's Service

Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak

London

HA8 0AB

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Central London Community Health Trust

Address

Edgware Parkinson's Service

Edgware Community Hospital, Burnt Oak

London

HA8 0AB

Employer's website

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