Health Care Support Worker | St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

st georges nhs trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks compassionate individuals to support trained nurses across various wards. Duties include feeding patients, completing medical observations, and providing emotional support. Candidates must be flexible with their hours, including nights and weekends. A literacy and numeracy test will be required prior to the interview process.

Qualifications

• Fully flexible and willing to work nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Expected to pass a literacy and numeracy test prior to the interview.

Responsibilities

• Support trained nurses in various wards and departments.
• Feed and support the nutrition of patients.
• Complete observations and assist with basic medical procedures.
• Provide emotional support and help with end-of-life care.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team

Compassionate and kind attitude

Flexibility for night shifts

Job description

Overview

You will support our trained nurses in a variety of wards and departments in delivering care. Duties will be dependent on the area but may include:

• Feeding patients and supporting nutrition
• Washing and repositioning patients
• Completing observations e.g. pulse, blood pressure and temperature
• Completing ECG or bladder scanning (with additional training)
• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Supporting patients with toileting
• Emotional support for patients
• End of life care
• Providing enhanced care to patients, e.g. those with dementia
• Infection control measures e.g. cleaning equipment and changing bedding

You should possess good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. A kind, caring, compassionate and professional attitude is essential along with being able to work in a busy environment. You will be required to be fully flexible and willing to work night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

All applicants will be expected to take a literacy and numeracy test in advance. Only applicants who pass this test will be invited to interview. Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly.

About St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary’s Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).

After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

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This advert closes on Sunday 14 Sep 2025