Job Description

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team on Ward 27 to assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients' care plan.
The role will also require the successful individual to undertake some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment.
Main duties of the job

• Provides personal care to patients e.g. Bathing, toileting, feeding and care of the dying.
• Works in accordance to Trust policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates own duties to new starters and others as appropriate.
• Observes patients and reports any changes to a Registered Nurse.
• Perform basic observation process by using automated device for temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory.
• Take basic patient measurements eg height and weight.

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.
Details
Date posted
13 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
408-25-523
Job locations
Wirral University Teaching Hospital
Arrowe Park Hospital
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
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

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 a clinical environment
• Experience working in the NHS

Personal Attributes
Essential

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

Person Specification
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

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 a clinical environment
• Experience working in the NHS

Personal Attributes
Essential

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

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