Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Health Care Assistant - Delivery Suite

The closing date is 14 July 2025

Job summary

Full and Part Time posts available

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dedicated Health Care Assistants to join our hard-working multi-disciplinary team within maternity service, in its deliverance of high quality care to our patients and their families.

Previous experience working within a Maternity Department is essential for this role, and the successful candidate will have the ability to work independently; undertaking tasks, whilst remaining under the supervision of midwives.

The post holder will assist in providing 5 star patient care and support to antenatal/postnatal women and their babies, phlebotomy, feeding support and advice, and maintenance of essential equipment.

Working as a health care assistant enables you to gain exposure to a wide range of skills and offers extensive scope for professional development under the supervision of midwives. The Trust provides an extensive range of in-house training and support in on-going professional development, with potential access to further opportunities.

The post holder must be flexible, as you will be expected to work flexible shifts, days & nights.

Main duties of the job

To support the qualified Midwifery Staff in the maintenance of high standards of care to patients.
To assist in providing an environment within the Department / Ward which is conducive to patient experience and pleasant for patients and their families
To work as part of the Midwifery Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Midwife in Charge.
To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the Department / Ward which the Midwife in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Midwife in Charge.
To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services

Acute Care

Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary Care

Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community Services

Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancs. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional Services

We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements

o Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018

o Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)

o National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Date posted

07 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

409-7279006

Job locations

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescott

L35 5DR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 7th July 2025

Closing date: 14th July 2025 (8am)

Shortlisting date: W/C 14th July 2025

Proposed Interview date: 24th July 2025

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.

Advertising date: 7th July 2025

Closing date: 14th July 2025 (8am)

Shortlisting date: W/C 14th July 2025

Proposed Interview date: 24th July 2025

Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Good interpersonal skills
Able to work within a team
Able to accept direction and guidance
Aware of own limitations
Flexible in working hours
Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
Reliable and professional
Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
Inclusive and non-judgmental
Punctual, motivated and committed
Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable

NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
Experience of working in a team

Desirable

Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
Good interpersonal skills
Able to work within a team
Able to accept direction and guidance
Aware of own limitations
Flexible in working hours
Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change
Reliable and professional
Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
Inclusive and non-judgmental
Punctual, motivated and committed
Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
Basic IT skills

Other

Essential

Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care
Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention
Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately
Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/ care after death
Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department
Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours

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

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescott

L35 5DR

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescott

L35 5DR

Employer's website

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