Health Care Assisstant - Ward 2B Respiratory Team

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a flexible and enthusiastic individual to support the Registered Nurse in delivering five-star patient care. This role involves maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients and working effectively as part of the ward team. Strong communication skills are essential. The organization is recognized for its outstanding reputation and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
• Support for the Registered Nurse in delivering patient care.
• Work well as part of a ward team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the privacy and dignity of patients.
• Support the Registered Nurse in patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Your responsibilities will include maintaining the privacy and dignity of patients and supporting the Registered Nurse in delivering five-star patient care. We are seeking a flexible and enthusiastic individual who has excellent communication skills and will be able to work well as part of the ward team.

About the Trust

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care: Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services: Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre. Specialist Regional Services we provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements

• Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme.

You will be expected to undertake the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.