Healthcare Support Worker – Oncology and Palliative Care
We’re looking for compassionate, motivated individuals to join our Palliative Care Ward 6 North as Healthcare Support Workers. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in caring for some of our most vulnerable patients and their families, many at the end of their lives, while working closely with our highly skilled cancer nurses and wider multidisciplinary team (MDT). As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will support Registered Nurses in delivering the fundamentals of high‑quality patient care, including personal care, repositioning, and supporting patients with eating and drinking. You will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and competency‑based development.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist patients with activities of daily living, maintaining their privacy and dignity at all times.
* Attend to patients’ hygiene needs, including hair washing, washing/bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, toileting and care of urinary catheters.
* Promote continence and manage incontinence where appropriate; measure and record routine observations such as weight, blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiratory rate and pain scores; report any abnormalities to a Registered Nurse.
* Measure, record and report capillary blood glucose levels when required.
* Provide pressure area relief and assist with mobilisation of patients.
* Recognise when patients are in pain or discomfort and report to the nurse in charge.
* Assist with patients' fluid and dietary needs, including completion of menu cards, recording intake and output of fluids and solids, preparation for mealtimes and assistance with eating when required.
* Prepare and assist with clinical procedures.
* Escort patients who are in a stable condition to other departments in the hospital for tests, investigations and treatments.
* Be sensitive and supportive to the needs of bereaved relatives and friends in the event of a patient’s death.
* Assist in carrying out last words/visits with a Registered Nurse.
* Perform venepuncture/cannulation following appropriate training and assessment.
About Us
At Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians who push boundaries in patient care. Join a vibrant team that lives our values – expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational – and fast‑forward your career.
Benefits
* Career development
* Flexible working and wellbeing programmes
* Staff recognition scheme
* Optional benefits: Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, seasonal ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
* Flexible work arrangements – part‑time or job share considered.
Details
* Posted: 07 January 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: 3
* Salary: £30,546 to £32,207 a year inclusive
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time
* Reference number: 290‑SCCS‑2120
* Location: Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
Person Specification
Essential
* Adult Basic Skills Literacy L2, Numeracy L1
* Good customer care skills
* Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
* Good communication skills, both oral and written
* Good team working and interpersonal skills
* Demonstrate ability to work on own initiative
Desirable
* Phlebotomy / Venepuncture training
* Recent experience as a nursing assistant / healthcare assistant
Qualifications & Experience
* Demonstrate a clear insight into the role
* Up to date experience within a care setting as a nursing or healthcare assistant
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London, W6 8RF
Website: https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/
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