Job summary

Important: Please read the accompanying Clinical Support Worker Application Guidance before applying. It explains how to complete your application and how it will be assessed. Applications that do not follow the guidance will not be shortlisted.

We welcome applications from enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated individuals new to healthcare.

We will be recruiting Clinical Support Workers to work in a variety of our wards and services , both at Homerton Hospital and at our Community Sites.

You will work closely with Registered Nurses and the multi-disciplinary team, delivering high quality care to patients by helping and assisting with routine activities associated with the Ward.

Being a Clinical Support Worker is a key role that's at the very heart of healthcare. There are no set entry requirements to become a Clinical Support Worker, but good literacy and numeracy skills are expected.

Working Hours: Full time 37.5 per week

***Due to high number of applications, the vacancy may close earlier than the stipulated end date***

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.