Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Support Worker (Band 3) to join its dynamic team in East London. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in busy healthcare environments who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care.
Candidates should hold Functional Skills or GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent), and have completed the Care Certificate. Previous hands-on experience in a hospital or clinical setting is essential.
This position comes with Health and Care Worker visa sponsorship for eligible candidates already residing in the UK. Homerton Healthcare is an integrated care trust known for excellence in clinical training, patient services, and inclusive working environments.
Be part of a forward-thinking NHS trust committed to supporting both your professional development and long-term career in healthcare. Apply today to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and innovation.
About the Trust
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an integrated care provider serving Hackney, the City of London, and surrounding areas. It delivers hospital care from Homerton University Hospital and community health services across more than 60 locations. The Trust offers a wide range of general and specialist services, including surgery, maternity, paediatrics, HIV care, and neurorehabilitation. It also operates continuing healthcare at Mary Seacole Nursing Home. Renowned for its clinical training and research, Homerton is a leading contributor to UK health studies in areas such as neonatology and respiratory medicine.
Position: Clinical Support Worker
Salary: £30,039 – £31,088 per annum
Job Type: Full Time
Location: London
About the Role:
Clinical Support Worker – A&E and Acute Care Unit
Location: Homerton University Hospital | Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
We welcome applications from enthusiastic, caring, and motivated individuals new to healthcare. Positions are available in A&E and the Acute Care Unit (ACU), where you’ll support Registered Nurses and the wider team in delivering high-quality patient care.
Important:
Please clearly state in your application statement which role you wish to be considered for – A&E or ACU.
Banding & Care Certificate:
- To be appointed at Band 3, you must hold a valid NHS Care Certificate at the time of starting.
- If you do not hold this, you will start at Band 2 and must complete the Care Certificate within the first six months of employment. Progression to Band 3 may then be considered.
Visa Sponsorship:
- Band 3 roles are eligible for Health and Care visa sponsorship.
- Band 2 roles are not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants for Band 2 must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.
- The Trust cannot provide sponsorship for Band 2 roles due to government guidelines.
Please Note:
The closing date is indicative only. The vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.
Interview Date: Monday 16th June 2025, Homerton Hospital
We thank all applicants for their interest and encourage you to apply only if you meet the above criteria.
Main duties of the job
A&E:
As a Clinical Support Worker in A&E, you will work in a fast-paced environment, assisting medical and nursing staff in delivering prompt, high-quality care. Duties include performing cardiovascular observations, ECGs, urinalysis, meeting basic patient care needs, and carrying out venepuncture and cannulation (if trained).
Acute Care Unit (ACU):
ACU is a busy admissions unit where patients stay for 24–48 hours. You will assist with initial assessments for new admissions from A&E, including vital signs, height, weight, and skin integrity checks. You will also support basic patient care and help transfer patients to other wards to maintain patient flow. Skills in phlebotomy and cannulation are highly beneficial.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
Essential criteria
- 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
Trust Value
Essential criteria
- Demonstrating understanding of Trust Values
Other
Essential criteria
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
- Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Knowledge/understanding of confidentiality issues
- Ability to work independently following set directives and reporting directly
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a busy healthcare environment
- Care of patients/clients with chronic illness/conditions, terminally ill and death
Skills/ Abilities
Essential criteria
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to communicate with people clearly and effectively
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Phlebotomy and cannulation skills
- And eye coordination for manoeuvring equipment, test equipment such as blood glucose monitors, procedural skills, bathing patients/clients (not limited to)
- Able to concentrate for clinical and personal care procedures of predictable and unpredictable nature including emergency situations
General Guidance for Applicants
Please ensure that you read the “Guidance Notes On Submitting An Application” under “Additional Documentation” before completing your application.
Please note: we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
We are committed to achieving equality and inclusion at Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, and we respect and value the diversity and differences of our patients and our people, ensuring everyone is enabled to thrive, feels a sense of belonging, and is able to be their authentic self. We offer a range of flexible working options that enable you to balance your work and personal life, including part-time, compressed hours, remote working and job-shares.
If you are interested in joining our team, please let us know your preferred working pattern in your application, and we will consider all requests for flexible working and try to accommodate them wherever possible.
Please note that secondment arrangements will be considered for any fixed term positions, with the agreement of the existing line manager.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and have been approved as a Disability Confident Employer.
Required Documents
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
Application Process
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Application Deadline
June 4, 2025