Healthcare Support Worker | Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust


Company:	IMPERIAL COLLEGE HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Salary:	£31,554 - £33,270 pa inclusive
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, W6 8RF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Nov 2026
Closing date:	2 Dec 2026

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Summary

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives every single day? Join Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust as a Healthcare Support Worker and become part of a vibrant, compassionate team delivering acute patient-centred care across our five hospitals and community services.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role within the multidisciplinary team, working under the guidance and supervision of registered nurses, midwives, or nurse associates. You will undertake a range of delegated clinical care duties, including patient observations, assisting with personal care, supporting nutrition and hydration, and maintaining a safe and dignified environment for patients.

Please note:This position is advertised at Band 3. However, applicants who do not yet meet the required Care Certificate competencies will be appointed at Band 2 while undertaking our New to Care training programme. Upon successful completion of the programme, they will progress to Band 3. Applicants who already hold NHS-recognised Care Certificate accreditation will be appointed directly at Band 3.

• Exchange factual information with patients using a variety of methods to help patients understanding, supporting RNs and RNAs in providing health promotion/education.

• Maintain a professional working relationship will all members of the multi- disciplinary team.

• Develop own skills and knowledge and contribute to the development of others.

• To undertake training relevant to the post.

• The post holder will be required to undertake mandatory training and is responsible for keeping this training up to date.

• Undertake the Trust induction within 8 weeks of commencing employment.

• To maintain patient confidentiality at all times and follow information governance policies and procedures.

• To follow ICHNT policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for patients and colleagues.

• Work in accordance with Health and Safety regulations at all time.

• Report any incidents of breaches of Health and Safety and report any dangerous acts or omissions that are seen in the course of duty that compromise the Health and Safety of staff or patients using the Trust Health and Safety policy.

• Share responsibility for key aspects of housekeeping and stock control.

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, with a global reputation for excellence in care, research, and education. You will benefit from outstanding learning and development opportunities, a supportive and inclusive culture, recognition schemes, and access to a wide range of staff benefits including the NHS pension scheme, flexible working, and wellbeing initiatives.

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 Monday 9 Nov 2026

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