Healthcare Support Worker – Children’s Services | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed healthcare provider in London seeks a compassionate Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to support clinical staff and engage with children and their families in a vibrant outpatient department. The ideal candidate will have previous healthcare experience, specifically in paediatrics, and hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. The role promotes professional growth and teamwork while ensuring high-quality care is delivered.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, primarily paediatrics.
• Adaptable and friendly personality with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical staff in delivering care to children and young people.
• Assist in clinics and carry out observations.
• Maintain a safe and welcoming environment for all patients.

Skills

Previous experience in a healthcare setting

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you passionate about working with children and their families? We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our vibrant paediatric outpatient departments.

Role Highlights:
• Support clinical staff in delivering high-quality care to children and young people
• Assist in clinics, carry out observations, and provide emotional support to families
• Contribute to a safe and welcoming environment for all patients

What We're Looking For:
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting (paediatric experience essential)
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Care certificate or equivalent
• A friendly, adaptable team player with excellent communication skills

Why Join Us? You’ll become part of a caring, multidisciplinary team where professional growth is encouraged and every day brings new learning opportunities in children's health.
St Mary’s and Hammersmith Hospitals- cross site working is required
This is a one year fixed term maternity leave cover.
For further details / informal visits contact:

Sophie King - Matron General paediatrics - [e-mail]

To work as part of a team providing clinical, phlebotomy, stock maintenance and administrative support to the Paediatric service under the supervision of a registered nurse.

To carry out care and treatment tasks, delegated from professionally qualified nursing and medical staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability, numeracy and literacy skills as well as a significant level of interpersonal skills. To supervise less experienced staff in the clinical area, ensuring patient focused care is always delivered.

To ensure the assigned clinical areas are tidy and ordered at all times and maintain the hygiene and cleanliness of the environment.

To ensure that all necessary information is available for the service to operate effectively and to record clinical activity and outcomes using the appropriate hospital systems.

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.

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.


This advert closes on Friday 1 Aug 2025