Clinical Care Assistant - Dynamic Surgical Ward, Flexible

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a Health Care Assistant on a 23-bed acute surgical ward at Charing Cross Hospital. The role supports nurses, delivers compassionate care, and contributes to patient experience in a busy clinical setting.

The successful candidate will have healthcare experience, a care certificate or willingness to train, and strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Prior healthcare experience is required.
• Care Certificate completion or willingness to undertake training.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a busy clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside healthcare professionals to help patients on their journey to recovery under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Carry out care and treatment tasks delegated by qualified staff, requiring numeracy and literacy skills and interpersonal abilities.
• Be flexible and provide cover for any area as required.
• Work with close supervision within established procedures and practices.
• Use initiative and know when to escalate to a registered nurse or manager.
• Maintain safety and follow local policies and procedures.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust invites applications for a Health Care Assistant on a 23-bed acute surgical ward at Charing Cross Hospital. The role supports nurses, delivers compassionate care, and contributes to patient experience in a busy clinical setting.

The successful candidate will have healthcare experience, a care certificate or willingness to train, and strong communication skills to work within a multidisciplinary team and deliver high-quality care.