Central London Community Healthcare – Band 3 Bank Healthcare Assistant
The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) will provide a combination of general and specific care to a group of patients under the guidance and supervision of a registered nurse or allied health professional.
The post holder is expected to develop proficiency and competence in their area of practice through competency assessments specific to their clinical area. The CSW will promote optimum independence and deliver individualised, patient-centred care to a delegated caseload.
Additionally, the post holder will support the Community Nursing/Rehabilitation Team in achieving key performance indicators and maintaining the quality of service delivery.
• To contribute to the on-going assessment of a patient by completing the appropriate paperwork for allocated patients, recording and reporting all clinical and behavioural information to the nurse/therapist for action and planning purposes.
• To undertake, and report back on delegated clinical activities that have previously been signed competent. Eg: vital signs, routine urinalysis, glucose monitoring, gait/mobility training, falls prevention awareness groups, increasing independence through activities of daily living
• To enable patients/carers to make most effective use of resources within the service by ensuring they receive up-to-date information sheets, responding to any questions constructively
• To pass onto/seek assistance from other colleagues, promptly, any questions that you are unable to resolve.
• To liaise and refer patients to the MDT team as appropriate in accordance with local procedures
• To assist with errands and general duties appropriate to the clinical area as required.
• To prescribe appropriate equipment and educate carers and patients in the safe use of this equipment, after being deemed competent to do so.
• To use clinical judgement and skills to report any untoward changes in carers or client’s health status immediately to the relevant team member, GP, District Nurse or emergency services if appropriate.
Just as we care about our patients’ well-being, we care about yours!
We can offer you:
• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
• Car lease scheme(only available for Band 5 and up)
• Flexible working options
• Annual travel card loan
• Training, support and development in your career
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Please refer to Job description and Person Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.
This advert closes on Wednesday 5 Nov 2025