Job Summary
Part time 7.5 hours per week – Senior Clinical Support worker
Band 4 – Wandsworth HOS-AR Service
Please apply as soon as possible as this application may close early if there is high interest.
About the Role
The Wandsworth Community Respiratory team delivers a range of services within the diverse London Borough of Wandsworth in a variety of settings. The team is made up of respiratory nurses, physiotherapists and healthcare assistants.
We are seeking a motivated, caring and dynamic Senior Support worker to work as a key member of our team supporting patients on the Home Oxygen Service (HO‑SAR). The role will be diverse and centred within the respiratory service.
You must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Responsibilities
This role involves seeing complex respiratory patients in a range of settings including community sites, patients’ homes and community clinics.
* Autonomously manage your own caseload of patients performing capillary blood gases, fire risk assessments and providing support and cover for other clinicians within the team.
* Receive structured clinical supervision from a local Respiratory Consultant and support through team meetings, shared learning and reflective practice.
* Attendance at regular 1:1 meetings with the team lead to support your role.
* Maintain excellent communication skills, good time management, basic IT proficiency and willingness to learn new skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)
* GCSEs Grade A–C in Maths and English or equivalent.
* Specialist specific modules or a willingness to undertake further training in these areas.
Desirable Qualifications
* Certified smoking Cessation facilitator.
* ARTP Competency in place.
* National teaching inhaler technique.
* Working at Associate Practitioner/Nursing Associate level.
Experience (Essential)
* Previous experience working within a health / care setting in the relevant area.
* Experience working self‑directed or as part of a team.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* 2 years experience in managing/supporting long‑term conditions.
* Experience working independently including managing own caseload under supervision.
Desirable Experience
* Specialist experience in respiratory.
* Previous participation in a specialist service.
Skills (Essential)
* Relevant clinical skills in the area of work.
* Able to recognise own limitations in the context of the support worker role.
* Knowledge of when to seek advice and to escalate to an appropriate registered health or care professional.
* IT awareness and ability to use NHS systems.
Desirable Skills
* Experience of using clinical systems (RiO, EMIS, System One).
Other Essential
* Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).
Benefits
* Comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction.
* Car lease scheme – terms and conditions apply.
* Flexible working options.
* Annual travel card loan.
* Training, support and development in your career.
Basic Job Details
* Reference number: 824‑SOUTH‑7564633
* Job location: Battersea Studios, Silverthorne Road, London, SW8 3HE
* Pay: £32,199 to £34,876 a year per annum, inclusive of HCAs
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Date posted: 28 October 2025
Employer
Central London Community Health Trust – Battersea Studios, Silverthorne Road, London, SW8 3HE
https://clch.nhs.uk/
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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