Job overview
Ward A is a busy, 28 bedded elective orthopaedic unit. We are looking to recruit a part time Health Care Assistant with experience in the hospital setting with the potential possibility of developing to a Band 3 HCA on completion of training. If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for providing high quality care to our patients please apply for this part time post.
This role is 24 hours per week and involves working a shift pattern across 7 days Monday - Sunday, including days and nights.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the ward team with supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective, safe patient focused care at all times.
Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude.
Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department.
To support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives and carers are dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner.
You will ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
As a health care assistant you play a vital role in delivering high standards of care to our patients on Ward A.
Ward A is a busy orthopaedic ward, you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all patients are cared for and treated with dignity and respect. Your duties will be varied, and include, assisting patient with personal hygiene, assisting patients during meal times, talking and listening to patients and working in partnership with patients, carers and the wider team.
This is a very demanding and challenging role, you will need to be compassionate and caring and have a passion for this type of work. You will need to demonstrate that you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, well organised and are able to work both independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills are essential.
- Responsible for providing direct care to the defined group of patients under the direction of the registered nurse.
- Assists patients to undertake normal activities of daily living
- Follows care plans developed by the registered nurse
- Reports any changes in patients condition, untoward incidents or accidents to the senior nurse immediately
- Assists with the maintenance of ward cleanliness
- Assists in maintaining stock levels
- Assists with the transportation of patients, equipment and supplies
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to demonstrate a positive attitude and caring demeanour
- Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour
Knowledge
Essential
- An interest in healthcare services
Additional
Essential
- Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust
- Ability to work internal rotational shifts
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within a care environment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker - Ward A with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Wigan, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £24,169 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 May 2025.
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