Job Description

Ward 14 is looking for a dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are keen to learn and develop then this role is for you.We are a 37 bedded unit acute general surgical unit specialising in colorectal and urology.We are a positive team that strives to provide an environment that is enjoyable to work in, supportive and actively encourages people to progress and learn.We welcome people from all backgrounds of healthcare and welcome the different skills you could bring to our unit.This post is a permanent, full time position with the expectation that you would rotate between days, nights and weekends.Main duties of the job

• Provide personal care for patients including bathing, assisting with toileting, feeding and care in the last days of life
• Works in accordance to the Trust policies and procedures
• Provides support/ guidance to new starters and others as appropriate
• Assists the registered nurses in administering direct patient care
• Informs registered nurses of changes in patients' condition or observations.
• Prioritise own workload
• Acts as escort and chaperone as required
• Communicates with patients/ carers/ relatives considering patients individual needs.
• Assist in keeping ward area clean and tidy and complies with infection control policy.
• Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of essential ward equipment.
• Undertakes some clerical duties such as answering telephone, greeting new patients, filing.

About usAll 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 xc2xa3337m.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 posted28 April 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salaryxc2xa324,169 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-25-291-AJob locationsWard 14, Wirral university teaching hospitalArrowe Park RoadUptonCH49 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached for further information about the Health Care Assistant - Ward 14 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see attached for further information about the Health Care Assistant - Ward 14Person SpecificationKnowledge & SkillsDesirable

• 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.

Personal AttributesEssential

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

Qualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• 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

Person SpecificationKnowledge & SkillsDesirable

• 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.

Personal AttributesEssential

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

Qualifications, Specific Experience & TrainingEssential

• 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

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