HealthCare 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 healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a caring and compassionate individual to support trained nurses in various wards. Responsibilities include feeding patients, performing observations, and providing emotional support. Candidates must have good communication skills and be flexible for night shifts and weekends. The role requires passing a literacy and numeracy test prior to the interview.

Qualifications

• Must pass a literacy and numeracy test prior to interview.
• Fully flexible with willingness to work night shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support trained nurses in patient care.
• Feed and assist patients with nutrition.
• Perform observations like pulse and blood pressure.
• Provide emotional support for patients.
• Carry out infection control measures.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a busy environment

Kind, caring, compassionate attitude

Teamwork

Job description

Role: You will support our trained nurses in a variety of wards and departments in delivering care.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Providing 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

Qualifications & Requirements

• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team
• Kind, caring, compassionate and professional attitude
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Fully flexible and willing to work night shifts, weekends and bank holidays
• Must pass a literacy and numeracy test in advance (only applicants who pass will be invited to interview)
• Applicants are advised to check their email accounts regularly

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group care for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey, providing a broad range of specialty services across several hospitals.

This advert closes on Sunday 12 Oct 2025.