There are lots of specially trained staff who are all here to help you and other young patients get better and to answer any questions you may have about your care.
During your visit you may see student doctors, nurses and other staff who are learning about how to care for children. Your doctor or nurse may ask if it is ok for a student to stay in the room during your appointment. Please tell us if you don’t feel comfortable about this.
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They are trained to look after young people who come to the hospital.
You may see a consultant, who is a specialist doctor. You may also see doctors training in a particular speciality.
Nurses are also specially trained to look after young people. They will check to see how you are feeling and help you if you need anything.
Different nurses wear different coloured uniforms.
Matrons are in charge of lots of different wards and departments and wear purple uniforms.
Sisters and charge nurses manage wards or departments and wear dark blue uniforms.
Staff nurses work on wards and departments and wear light blue uniforms.
HCAs help the nurses to look after you by doing things like helping you get washed and dressed if needed. They wear aqua (light green) uniforms.
It can be difficult to get back to normal after being ill. Occupational therapists help you get used to doing everyday things again, like getting dressed or doing your schoolwork.
Phlebotomists may take a little bit of your blood for us to test. They will make sure that you are as comfortable as possible while they take any blood.
Physiotherapists know all about how our bodies work and help us to move and keep active.
Play specialists can provide you with support and help you to understand what is happening to you.
Radiographers use machines like x-ray and MRI scanners to look at the inside of your body, to help us work out what's going on.
You might see a speech and language therapist if you have problems talking or swallowing. They can help you with understanding language, speaking, eating and drinking.
Surgeons carry out operations. You might meet a surgeon if you're having surgery.
Anaesthetists put you to sleep when you have an operation and look after you during your surgery. They'll also wake you up after and make sure you're comfortable.
Porters take you from place to place in the hospital if you need help getting around.
Receptionists greet you when you arrive. They are usually the first people you see when you arrive at hospital.
Ward Clerks make sure our wards and departments run smoothly.