Health Care Assistant - General Surgery Ward 18

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Petersville Parish; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in New Brunswick is seeking a motivated Health Care Assistant for Ward 18. You will support Registered Nurses, provide personal care, and aid patients in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess a good standard of education, experience in clinical settings, and the ability to promote patient independence. This role offers flexible working hours across days, nights, and weekends, making it ideal for those looking to grow their skills in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Able to demonstrate understanding of speciality.
• Experience in NHS settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to patients.
• Assist Registered Nurses in patient care.
• Document observations accurately.

Skills

Experience working in a clinical environment

Manual handling patients

Promoting patient independence

Support and reassurance to patients

Teamwork

Education

Good standard of general education to GCSE level

Agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification

Job description

Health Care Assistant - General Surgery Ward 18

The closing date is 07 January 2026

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.
• Order 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.

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.

Job 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• A good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment.
• Experience working in a clinical environment.
• Experience working in the NHS.

Knowledge and Skills

• 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 Attributes

• 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust