Burns Unit Care Assistant – Higher Level

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Trust; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in East Grinstead invites applications for a Burns Unit Healthcare Support Worker. The role supports clinical teams with basic observations, blood glucose monitoring and phlebotomy, ensuring patient-centred care under supervision.

You will contribute to safe, efficient patient care, assist with daily living activities, manage equipment and documentation, and participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Provides patient-centred care under supervision with ability to undertake basic clinical tasks such as observations and phlebotomy.
• Experience with blood glucose monitoring and venous access is beneficial.
• Comms with MDT and safeguarding patients are important aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centred care with minimal supervision from registered practitioners.
• Undertake delegated clinical duties including observations, blood glucose monitoring, phlebotomy.
• Assist in personal care duties (bathing, dressing, meals) and ensure privacy and dignity.

Skills

Basic observations

Blood glucose monitoring

Phlebotomy

Patient-centred care

Teamwork/ MDT collaboration

COSHH awareness

Job description

Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in East Grinstead invites applications for a Burns Unit Healthcare Support Worker. The role supports clinical teams with basic observations, blood glucose monitoring and phlebotomy, ensuring patient-centred care under supervision.

You will contribute to safe, efficient patient care, assist with daily living activities, manage equipment and documentation, and participate in ongoing training.