Reservist Ward Helper London, England
Job description
Our ward helper role involves keeping patients company, helping them to call home, assisting at mealtimes and supporting the ward teams with deliveries, stock management and other tasks. We have other roles too, depending on what is needed.
You will work under the guidance of healthcare professional such as a nurse and your job will vary depending on where you are based, For example, in a hospital
Wash and dress patients
Serve meals and help to feed patients
Help people to move around
Make beds
Make patients’ feel comfortable
Monitor patients’ conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provide services from two main hospitals, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital and West Middlesex University Hospital, and a number of clinics across London.
We have over 6,000 members of staff that are PROUD to Care for nearly one million people locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Both hospitals provide full clinical services, including full maternity, emergency and children’s, in addition to a range of community-based services across London, such as award-winning sexual health and HIV clinics.
We’re one of the best preforming Trusts in the country. We’re also one of the top trusts to work for -
our staff say they’re engaged, motivated, and would recommend us as a place to work and receive
treatment.
This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and his/her manager.
All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure. You must never undertake any duties that are outside your area of skill or knowledge level. If you are unsure you must seek clarification from a more senior member of staff.
