Discharge & Recovery Nursing Assistant

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH); Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH) are seeking a Band 2 Nursing Assistant primarily based on Ward B3 at Halton Hospital to support the Community Winter Stepdown Ward from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The role emphasizes person-centred care, rehabilitation and safe discharge planning.

Under supervision of registered nurses and a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with personal care, mobility, recording observations, and facilitating discharge.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
• National Care Certificate or commitment to complete induction.
• NVQ 3 in care (willingness to complete within one year of start date) or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care and support to medically optimised patients requiring rehabilitation and discharge pathway support.
• Assist patients with personal care activities, including washing, dressing, toileting, nutrition and hydration, whilst promoting dignity and independence.
• Encourage and support patients to maximise their functional abilities and maintain mobility in line with rehabilitation goals.
• Support patients to engage in activities that promote recovery and prepare them for discharge to their usual place of residence or onward care setting.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy and discharge planning teams to support timely discharge and patient flow through the ward.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition, mobility, cognition or wellbeing to registered staff promptly.
• Undertake and record delegated clinical observations and patient monitoring activities.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers and safe use of equipment in accordance with moving and handling guidance.
• Support patients during mealtimes and ensure nutritional and hydration needs are met and documented appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers and discharges.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Venepuncture

Wound care

Catheter care

Blood glucose monitoring

NEWS2

Observations

Education

GCSE English & Maths

National Care Certificate

NVQ 3 in Care

Tools

System One

Job description

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (BCH) are seeking a Band 2 Nursing Assistant primarily based on Ward B3 at Halton Hospital to support the Community Winter Stepdown Ward from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The role emphasizes person-centred care, rehabilitation and safe discharge planning.

Under supervision of registered nurses and a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with personal care, mobility, recording observations, and facilitating discharge.