Job summary
- Main area
- LS H&F CIS
- Grade
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 222-H&F-080
- Employer
- West London NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Community Indepence Service
- Town
- London,
- Salary
- £33,094 - £36,195 per annum pro rata inclusive of 20% HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 01/02/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 11/02/2026
Employer heading
Band 4 Health Technician
Band 4
West London NHS Trust provides a full range of mental health, community and physical healthcare services for children, adults and older people living in the London boroughs of Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
We also provide some specialist services that are commissioned regionally, such as our medium secure services; and nationally, such as the Cassel Hospital for people with complex and severe personality disorder and our high secure services at Broadmoor Hospital.
Job overview
Work with us as a Health and Social Care Technician in a dynamic multidisciplinary team who are having an incredible impact providing community care and support in Hammersmith and Fulham.
You will enjoy the rewards of working with a client group for whom you can make a significant difference every day, and you will experience the strong motivation of being part of a supportive multi-agency effort which focuses on training and supporting each other.
The Community Independence Service is co-located with LBHF Adult Social Care on King St, Hammersmith. Our service works closely with local GPs, care homes, social services and secondary care partners, such as Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust sites and Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. You will be connected with peers across the CIS tri-borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, Westminster and Kensington and Chelsea as well as West London NHS Trust
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the Community Independence Service / Case Management Team you will supported by registered allied health clinicians and ICAP(Integrated care access point),
You will be able to deliver skilled health and social care to people in their homes; the care you deliver will be based on delegated tasks by a senior clinician following thorough holistic assessment of person’s clinical and personal needs and their agreement of an individualised care plan.
The care you deliver will be within the boundaries of your role, focusing on supporting people with a range of complex needs and long term medical conditions (mental and physical).
The aim is to reduce the impact of health inequalities, improve access to health and care services, address complex health, social and housing needs, reduce social isolation and optimise wellbeing.
Working for our organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ over 5,000 staff, of whom 59% are BME. Our turnover for 2024-25 is over £500m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as ‘Outstanding’.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 2/GCSE A-C (9-6) English language and Maths
- NVQ 3 or equivalent
- IT Skills
Desirable criteria
- NVQ assessor qualification
- Foundation degree/level 1 diploma modules or willingness to undertake
- Other equivalent qualifications and or evidence of further learning
Experience
Essential criteria
- Relevant Health or Social care assistant or demonstrate appropriate and relevant work experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a community or multidisciplinary team
- Experience in Rapid Response/Acute/rehabilitation/community discharge teams
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
- Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
Skills
Essential criteria
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or registered health care professional or social worker.
- Ability to triage and carry out baseline assessments e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, understanding of SBAR and deteriorating adult assessment
Other Requirements
Essential criteria
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
- Understands own accountability
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognizes the need for flexibility
- Ability to use own initiative
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Katie Daltrey
- Job title
- Case Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
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