Compassionate Healthcare Assistant – Orthopaedics & Surgery

St. Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Sefton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant Band 2 to support Orthopaedic and Surgical patients before and after surgery. You will provide day-to-day care, ensure patient safety, and document care.

Join a multidisciplinary team on ward, assist with hygiene, nutrition and hydration, and support patients and carers. Experience with elderly patients, including those with dementia, is valued and compassionate care is essential.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment.
• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Care Certificate (level 1) as desirable.
• Knowledge of personal care procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care to patients.
• Ensure patient safety at all times.
• Document care and actions taken.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering care.
• Maintain ward standards of care.
• Assist with hygiene, nutrition and hydration.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Time management

Flexibility in hours

Resilience

Professional conduct

Stress management

Punctuality

IT literacy

Trust values

Customer care

Education

NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent

Care Certificate

Trust Care Certificate (within 4 months)

Job description

Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant Band 2 to support Orthopaedic and Surgical patients before and after surgery. You will provide day-to-day care, ensure patient safety, and document care.

Join a multidisciplinary team on ward, assist with hygiene, nutrition and hydration, and support patients and carers. Experience with elderly patients, including those with dementia, is valued and compassionate care is essential.