Health Care Assistant

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

Ward 18 is looking for dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our Team. If you are looking for an opportunity to learn and develop your skills then Ward 18 is for you. Initiative and motivation are a must, the ward is fast paced and cares for a variety of surgical specialities.

To assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients' care plan. Also undertake some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment.

This post is fully rotational, working nights, days and weekends.

Flexible working and various hours will be considered.

Main duties of the job

  • Provide personal care to patients e.g., bathing, toileting, feeding and care of the dying.
  • Works in accordance with Trust policies and procedures
  • Demonstrates own duties to new starters and others as appropriate.
  • Observes patients and reports any changes to a Registered Nurse
  • Documents observations in accordance with Trust policy
  • Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care. Prioritising own workload.Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations.
  • Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
  • Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual.
  • Undertake some clerical duties such as filing.
  • Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly.
  • Ensure availability, cleanliness, and maintenance of equipment.Assist in the safe handling of patient's valuables and property.Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols, and guidelines.
  • You will be required to work days, nights and weekends

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

408-24-1310

Job locations

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please be advised that this post may close prior to the advertised closing date due to the number of applications received.

The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the speciality is required.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please be advised that this post may close prior to the advertised closing date due to the number of applications received.

The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the speciality is required.

Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

  • Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care OR A good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment
  • Completion of the Care Certificate theory and practice standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Experience working in a clinical environment

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
  • Understand when to seek support and advice
  • Aware of personal and professional limitations
  • A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
  • Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.
Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

  • Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care OR A good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment
  • Completion of the Care Certificate theory and practice standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.

Desirable

  • Experience working in the NHS
  • Experience working in a clinical environment

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
  • Understand when to seek support and advice
  • Aware of personal and professional limitations
  • A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

  • Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
  • Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
  • Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


Employer's website

https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Sister

Sophie Elwell

sophieelwell@nhs.net

01516047011

Date posted

13 January 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

408-24-1310

Job locations

Wirral University Teaching Hospital

Arrowe Park Road

Wirral

CH49 5PE


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