Health Care Assistant- Ward D8

Job summary

We are looking for a motivated and committed individual to join our team on Ward D8, a dynamic 6-bed assessment area and 18-bedded surgical/urology unit. D8 is fast-paced, clinically focused, and ideal for those who thrive in a rewarding frontline environment where excellent patient care is at the centre of everything we do.

We pride ourselves on a strong culture of staff development, continuous learning, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Our consultant body and wider MDT are highly engaged and supportive, creating a positive and collaborative environment to grow your skills.

As a busy ward, we require individuals with a strong commitment to high standards of patient care. You must be able to deliver quality, compassionate care and help maintain an efficient, safe, and patient-centred service.

We are seeking enthusiastic individuals with:

• A caring and compassionate approach
• Strong communication skills
• A willingness to learn, develop, and be part of a cohesive team

In this role, you will support patients with fundamental aspects of care, including:

• Personal hygiene and toileting
• Feeding and nutritional support
• Mobility and general comfort

If you are passionate about making a difference and ready to grow within a supportive and high-performing team, we would welcome your application to join Ward D8.

Main duties of the job

Excellent strong sense of teamwork and commitment to maintaining high standards of care to provide high quality, compassionate care for our patients and their families and ensure that efficient service delivery is maintained.

Enthusiastic and motivated.

Caring nature, good communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.

To work closely with the nursing team delivering fundamental care to patients including assisting with personal hygiene and toileting needs, feeding and mobility.

Part of the team approach to avoiding risk and providing the highest quality care.

About us

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice