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Health Care Assistant - Surgical Ward 14A

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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Healthcare

AI generated summary

  • You should have basic literacy and numeracy, NVQ level 2 or equivalent, Care Certificate, team experience, patient care background, effective communication, and basic IT skills.
  • You will provide daily patient care, ensure safety, assist with hygiene and feeding, document actions, maintain ward standards, and support the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Completion of Trust Care Certificate
  • NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
  • Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
  • Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
  • Able to work within a team
  • Basic IT skills

Responsibilities

  • Providing day to day care to our patients.
  • Ensuring their safety at all times.
  • You will be responsible for delivering the care and documenting your actions.
  • You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to the patients.
  • Your duties will be maintaining standards on the ward.
  • Delivering a high quality of care by assisting with hygiene, nutrition and hydrations as well as providing physiological support to the patients and carers.
  • Undertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from registered healthcare practitioner. Personal care refers to delivery of personal hygiene and assisting with feeding, not requiring clinical skills.
  • Record patients personal care information in accordance with local and trust policies.
  • Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trusts vision and values providing safe, high quality compassionate, person-centred care.
  • Demonstrate ward routine to new employees in own work area, where required.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Health Care Assistant - Surgical Ward 14A.

What are the main responsibilities of a Health Care Assistant in this role?

The main responsibilities include providing day-to-day care to patients, ensuring their safety, assisting with hygiene, nutrition, and hydration, and documenting care provided.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This is a fixed-term position for a duration of 12 months.

What are the working hours for this role?

The position is part-time, but specific working hours are not detailed in the job description.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Essential qualifications include basic literacy and numeracy skills and the completion of the Trust Care Certificate. Desirable qualifications include NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

What kind of patients will I be caring for in this role?

You will be caring for orthopaedic and surgical patients, many of whom are elderly and may be living with dementia.

What salary can I expect for this position?

The salary for this position is £23,615 per annum, pro rata.

Will I be required to undergo a background check?

Yes, this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Is experience working in a health-related role essential for this position?

Experience in a patient care or health-related role is desirable but not essential.

Where is this job located?

The job is located at Southport Hospital, Town Lane, Southport, PR8 6PN.

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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2019
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust offers a wide range of healthcare services across Merseyside and West Lancashire. Their mission is to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering education and research. They focus on delivering excellence in clinical care, improving patient outcomes, and advancing medical knowledge through teaching and innovation.