Healthcare Assistant - Paediatric Inpatient Ward

Overview

HCA under the supervision of qualified nursing staff to support the multidisciplinary team in delivering high‑quality patient care to children and young people at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

• Assist with nursing care as instructed by the nursing staff, including bathing, bed making, and helping with meals as necessary.
• Prepare patients for theatre, completing pre‑operative assessments and accurately measuring weight and height under the direction and supervision of the Nurse in charge or ward manager.
• Assist with patient toileting/elimination.
• Care for the patient’s personal clothing, property and valuables in accordance with relevant Trust policies.
• Assist with the moving and handling of patients and loads using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments.
• Ensure that patient privacy and dignity are respected at all times.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of patient confidentiality and ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.
• Perform patient observations (e.g., temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, urine testing, fluid balance charts, height & weight) and record these correctly in the patient’s records, reporting any abnormality or change to a qualified nurse.

The advert does not specify qualifications required for the role.