Health Care Assistant - Surgical Assessment Unit | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Salary:	£31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, W6 8RF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Sept 2026
Closing date:	15 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you a compassionate, motivated Healthcare Assistant looking for an exciting new challenge?

We are looking for enthusiasticBand 3 Healthcare Assistantsto join ourbrand-new Surgical Assessment Unit (SAU)atCharing Cross Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new team and play a key role in shaping and developing a modern service from day one.

We have5 full-time and 1 part-time positionavailable and would love to hear from motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.

This is a unique opportunity to become part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care to patients requiring rapid surgical assessment, treatment, diagnostics and same-day emergency care. The new unit has been designed to improve patient experience, reduce delays and ensure patients receive the right care at the right time from dedicated surgical specialists.

The Surgical Assessment Unit is a dedicated 24-hour service providing assessment, investigation and treatment for patients with acute surgical conditions who require short-term observation and management. The unit works closely with surgical teams across General Surgery, Urology, ENT, Breast Surgery, Orthopaedics and Plastics to deliver timely, patient-centred care.

As one of our Healthcare Assistants, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their assessment and treatment journey.

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients under the supervision of registered nurses.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, personal care and comfort.

• Record and report clinical observations, escalating concerns appropriately.

• Support patient admissions, transfers and discharges.

• Assist with specimen collection and basic clinical duties within your competency.

• Undertake cannulation and phlebotomy.

• Maintain accurate documentation and patient records.

• Help create a safe, clean and welcoming clinical environment.

• Work collaboratively with nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Contribute to delivering an outstanding patient experience.

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 Tuesday 22 Sep 2026

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