Clinical Support Worker

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London seeks a motivated Clinical Support Worker to assist in various peri-operative settings. Candidates should have a Care Certificate and the ability to work under pressure. This role provides an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care while being part of a supportive and growing team. Flexible full-time and part-time contracts are available.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Flexible working contracts

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Care Certificate; online certificates not accepted.
• Have a signed competency book.
• Experience in a busy healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient hygiene needs and toileting.
• Monitor and record vital signs.
• Contribute to patient assessments with registered staff.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good communication skills

Education

Functional Skills or GCSE Math's and English

Care Certificate

Job description

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 06 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit highly motivated and dynamic individuals to join our growing Peri-operative team at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

We are seeking Band 3 Clinical Support Workers to work across:

• Theatres
• Pre-Assessment
• Surgical Wards

As part of our expansion, we are opening two brand-new theatres in our New Elective Centre - making this a fantastic time to join our service and develop your career.

What We Offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking team
• Opportunities to work in a variety of peri-operative settings
• Flexible contracts: full-time and part-time available

What We're Looking For

To apply, you must be able to evidence that you:

• Hold a valid Care Certificate (please note: online certificates are not accepted)
• Have a signed competency book

Due to the high number of applications we receive, this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date - we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Main duties of the job

You will assist with patient hygiene needs, toileting, nutritional intake, assisting patients with their mobility and physical comfort and monitoring and recording vital signs.

You will have good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work using your own initiative as well as working as part of a team.

In conjunction with registered staff, you'll contribute to the assessment of patient's activities of daily living and the care required.

About us

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.

We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.

Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.

We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.

Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well-regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.

Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.

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 documents, please view the attachment/s on this page.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications

• Functional Skills or GSCE Math's and English or equivalent
• Care Certificate
• Relevant competency based workbooks or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3 and Essential Skills for Clinical Support Workers

Skills/ Abilities

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Able to concentrate for clinical and personal care procedures of predictable and unpredictable nature including emergency situations.

Trust Values, Equal Opportunities & Other Requirements

• Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values

Experience

• Experience of working in a busy healthcare environment
• Experience of working effectively in a busy and high pressured environment

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 name

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust