How to tell who's who 

When you visit one of our hospitals or attend a clinic, you will see many different coloured uniforms. Each colour has a special role in helping you get better. 

Nurses – there are many different types of nurses on the ward and off the ward that will help you get better depending on what you need: 

• Health care support workers wear dark green. These help the nurses on the ward to give you the care you need whilst you are on a ward. 

• Staff nurses wear light blue. These are the nurses that help you get better day-to-day whilst on the ward.  

• Ward sisters wear navy. These are also nurses but they are in charge of everybody on the ward.  

• Clinical Nurse Specialists – these are specialist nurses that will look after you and to help you with special things that are making you feel unwell like an allergy or diabetes.  

Doctors – there are many different kinds of doctors that wear many different colours such as grey or blue that will be there to help you get better. 

Physiotherapists – physiotherapists are there to help you move again if you have been injured or after you have had an operation. 

Other important people you might see on the ward… 

Receptionists – receptionists usually sit at the front of the ward or outpatient department behind a desk. They will be able to help you with any questions you may have about your stay on the ward and any appointments. 

Porters – porters are there to help you move around the hospital if you need to go for an x-ray or to take you down to a theatre if you need an operation. Porters wear blue polo shirts.  

Pharmacists – pharmacists are there to help put together your medication and to help explain what they are and how they will help you get better. Pharmacists wear a light green uniform. 

Play team – the play team wear bright, multi-coloured tops. They will provide lots of play activities and help you understand about your operation or procedure during your stay with us.