Healthcare Assistant - Paediatrics

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our Paediatrics team at Yeovil District Hospital. As an integral member of the ward and outpatient team, you will work alongside Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality care and support to babies, children and young people aged 0-18 years. You will play a vital role in supporting children and their families throughout their healthcare journey, helping to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care. This rewarding role involves assisting with a wide range of clinical and non-clinical duties, ensuring patients' dignity, wellbeing and safety are maintained at all times. The post includes a flexible shift pattern covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays in line with service requirements.,

• Support Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Assist children and young people with activities of daily living, ensuring privacy, dignity and comfort at all times.
• Undertake clinical observations including temperature, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, urinalysis, weight and height measurements, reporting findings appropriately.
• Provide emotional support and reassurance to children and families, including supporting patients during investigations and procedures.
• Assist with feeding, hydration monitoring and accurate recording of fluid intake and output.
• Support the delivery of care plans and promptly report any concerns or changes in a patient's condition.
• Maintain accurate patient records using both paper and electronic systems.
• Escort patients to departments such as X-ray and Theatre when required.
• Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for children and their families.
• Participate in safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring the welfare and protection of children and young people.
• Support the induction and supervision of new staff and students as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to promote outstanding patient care and positive patient experiences.
  
  At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.
The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.


• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.