Healthcare Assistant - Ward Support (Night/Weekend Shifts)

st georges nhs trust; Tooting; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London invites applications for Healthcare Assistant – Band 3 (Oct 2026 Open Day). Based at St George's Hospital, Tooting, the role provides bedside care under supervision of a Registered Nurse, with training and career development opportunities.

Candidates should have Care Certificate or equivalent, be flexible for nights, weekends and bank holidays, and demonstrate compassionate, team-focused care.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Care Certificate or demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to work well within a team and provide compassionate care.
• Flexibility to work night shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with feeding patients and supporting nutrition.
• Wash and reposition patients as directed.
• Take observations (pulse, blood pressure, temperature) and assist with ECG or bladder scanning with training.
• Support venepuncture and cannulation where appropriate.
• Work under supervision of a Registered Nurse and follow defined care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in London invites applications for Healthcare Assistant – Band 3 (Oct 2026 Open Day). Based at St George's Hospital, Tooting, the role provides bedside care under supervision of a Registered Nurse, with training and career development opportunities.

Candidates should have Care Certificate or equivalent, be flexible for nights, weekends and bank holidays, and demonstrate compassionate, team-focused care.