Band 3 Healthcare Assistant – Bluebell Ward

About the Job

• Support patients every day:
• Personal care (washing, dressing)
• Help with meals
• Check physical health (blood pressure, blood sugar)
• Escort patients to appointments or activities
• Work in a Deaf-friendly team
• Give feedback to nurses
• Learn British Sign Language (BSL) – training provided
• Work with Deaf patients (age 18+) with mental health conditions: Schizophrenia, Depression, Bipolar, Personality Disorder
• Also work with patients with autism, learning disabilities, sensory loss (Deafblindness, Usher Syndrome)

Why Join Us?

• Unique experience in mental health and Deaf care
• Learn new skills (BSL Levels 1–3)
• Career progression: Nurse Associate, Nursing qualification
• Friendly, welcoming team
• Flexible working shifts
• Supportive managers

Skills Needed

• Good communication
• Organised and on time
• Team player
• Compassion and empathy

Shift Patterns

• Early: 07:00–13:00
• Late: 13:00–21:00
• Long Day: 07:00–20:30
• Night: 20:30–07:30
• 6 shift requests per month for flexibility

About Bluebell Ward

• 25 staff in the team (nurses, doctors, therapists)
• Many staff and all patients are Deaf
• BSL interpreters available every day (07:00–21:00)
• Location: Springfield Hospital, Tooting (near Northern Line)

We Welcome Deaf Applicants

We want Deaf people and people with BSL skills to join our team. Your skills are important for our patients and make our service inclusive.

Please apply via this link:

https://swlstg.nhs.uk/vacancies/#!/job/v7771454?_ts=966277