Job summary The main duties are as follows: Assisting with nursing care as instructed by the nursing staff, including bathing, bed making, assisting with eating and drinking and helping with meals as necessary. Assisting with the administration of medication under the supervision of a qualified nurse and in line with trust policies. Assisting with patient toileting and elimination. Caring for the patients personal clothing, property and valuables in accordance with trust policies. Assisting with the moving and handling of patients and loads, using the correct moving and handling aids and techniques in accordance with local guidelines and risk assessments. Ensuring that patient privacy and dignity is respected at all times. Main duties of the job Are you looking for a challenge and excited about working in a fast-paced, innovative environment? We are seeking enthusiastic Medical Assistants at Band 3 level to join our Emergency Department team. In this post, you will work with all types of patients, including trauma patients, paediatric patients and adult. You should have extensive experience working with patients, and in the ED you will gain extended skills such as cannulation and plastering. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills and be part of an evolving and developing service. Please read the job description carefully to ensure that you meet the experience criteria. About us 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. Date posted 22 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £29,485 to £31,088 a year per annum inc HCAS (por-rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 200-6363200-GO-VA-B Job locations St George’s University Hospitals Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification which contains more information about the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached Job description and person specification which contains more information about the role. Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Show good level of oral and written English and maths Minimum of an NVQ2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Desirable Desire to further their education, be motivated to undertake further studies. Experience Essential Be able to deliver basic nursing skills Past NHS experience in an acute clinical area Desirable Previous experience in caring environment Skills Essential Be able to work within multi disciplinary team and communicate over health care issues. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times Desirable Discretion Tact Good telephone skills Person Specification Qualifications and Training Essential Show good level of oral and written English and maths Minimum of an NVQ2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent Desirable Desire to further their education, be motivated to undertake further studies. Experience Essential Be able to deliver basic nursing skills Past NHS experience in an acute clinical area Desirable Previous experience in caring environment Skills Essential Be able to work within multi disciplinary team and communicate over health care issues. Maintain patient confidentiality at all times Desirable Discretion Tact Good telephone skills Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address St George’s University Hospitals Blackshaw Road London SW17 0QT Employer's website https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)