Job summary

This post is based within the Paediatric Outpatients departments at two of our West London Children's Healthcare (WLCH) sites, the St Mary's Hospital and Hammersmith Hospital site as well as the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital site. Both locations are easily accessible via major transport links and offers excellent connectivity to all that London has to offer.

Children's Services at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital work in close partnership, providing high-quality, family-centred care across the sector.

The Paediatric Outpatients Departments is a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility, initiative and excellent organisational skills. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop both clinical and communication skills while contributing to a positive patient experience.

We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant who will support the nursing and medical teams in providing safe, effective and compassionate care. You should have experience working with children and young people, or a strong interest in developing your career within paediatric services.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring and professional approach, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

We are are offering two part-time roles:One will be based at Chelsea working 0.5 WTE (hosted by Imperial)One will be based at St Mary's/Hammersmith 0.5 WTE

Main duties of the job

• Supporting children and young people during outpatient appointments, investigations and procedures.
• Recording and documenting clinical observations, including height, weight and vital signs.
• Assisting with clinical procedures, specimen collection and patient preparation.
• Undertaking delegated clinical skills such as venepuncture and cannulation where trained and competent.
• Supporting families and carers by providing reassurance and clear communication throughout their clinic visit.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients and staff.
• Assisting with clinic preparation, stock management and administrative duties as required.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Environmental sustainabilityClimate change and poor air quality is a health emergency that harms people's health and wellbeing and widens health inequalities. The Trust is also committed to reducing its impact on the environment by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions to Net Zero by 2045. All our employees have a role to play, and we have an active green network that supports staff to act in ways that ensures that our services are efficient, sustainable and reduce our impact on the environment www.imperial.nhs.uk/about-us/our-strategy/green-plan.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£31,554 to £33,270 a year pa inclusive pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

290-WLCH-47

Job locations

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description Job 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 overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, Care Certificate or experience at Band 3 or equivalent.
• English Language GCE/GCSE or equivalent

Desirable

• BSc in Health or Social care

Skills

Essential

• Skill in performing basic personal care duties and clinical observations and procedures
• The ability to use computers to enter and retrieve information
• The ability to prioritise and plan day to day workload
• The ability to work within a busy and demanding environment

Desirable

• Phlebotomy trained

Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of hospital administrative systems

Person Specification Education Essential NVQ Level 3, Care Certificate or experience at Band 3 or equivalent. English Language GCE/GCSE or equivalent Desirable BSc in Health or Social care Skills Essential Skill in performing basic personal care duties and clinical observations and procedures The ability to use computers to enter and retrieve information The ability to prioritise and plan day to day workload The ability to work within a busy and demanding environment Desirable Phlebotomy trained Experience Essential Knowledge of hospital administrative systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Trust Wide

London

W2 1NY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)