Health Care Assistant - General Surgery Ward 18

Job overview

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

Detailed job description and main 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.