Job summary
We are seeking a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) to commence on Astley Ward within in the Division of Medicine working 36 hours per week.
If you wish to be considered for the position available please click apply now to complete an application form. Throughout the application form, and particularly in the supporting information, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria on the person specification.
This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their line managers agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying as this will be a condition of any offer made.
This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis up until 21/4/2027 as it is established to provide cover for an employee secondment.
Whilst this post is advertised on a fixed term basis there is the potential that this may become permanent in the future.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Function as a team member of the Multidisciplinary Team by assisting the Registered Nurse in the delivery of effective high quality patient care. All work undertaken by the post holder will be under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
About us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values.
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals.
- Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested.
- Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision.
- Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual.
- Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.
- Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patients health and well-being or any possible risks.
- Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.
- Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.
- Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities. Work Circumstances & on-call
- Shifts of 12 hours to include nights and weekends. Rosters are planned and released six weeks in advance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals.
- Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested.
- Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision.
- Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual.
- Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.
- Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patients health and well-being or any possible risks.
- Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.
- Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.
- Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities. Work Circumstances & on-call
- Shifts of 12 hours to include nights and weekends. Rosters are planned and released six weeks in advance.
Person Specification
Addtional
Essential
- Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust
- Ability to work internal rotational shifts
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective understanding of confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills - written and verbal
- Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
- Effective team player
- Effective customer service skills
- Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to follow instructions
Qualifications
Essential
- Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills
Person Specification
Addtional
Essential
- Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust
- Ability to work internal rotational shifts
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Knowledge
Essential
- Effective understanding of confidentiality
Skills
Essential
- Effective communication skills - written and verbal
- Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
- Effective team player
- Effective customer service skills
- Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable ability to follow instructions
Qualifications
Essential
- Effective level of numeracy and literacy 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
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
