Health Care Assistant - AMU

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Wirral; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring and compassionate individual to join the Acute Medical Unit at Wirral University Teaching Hospital as a Health Care Assistant. The role involves direct patient care, effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, and various clerical duties in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate individuals needed.
• Effective communication with patients and team members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care.
• Communicate with patients regarding comfort and safety.
• Prioritise workload and inform staff of patient condition changes.

Skills

Communication

Caring

Teamwork

Clerical duties

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for individuals who are caring and compassionate and enjoy being part of an established hard-working team, to join us on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) in a Health Care Assistant role.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care.
2. Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives, and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
3. Discuss patient comfort and safety with patients and record communications on Wirral Millennium.
4. Prioritise own workload effectively.
5. Inform qualified staff of changes in patients’ condition or observations.
6. Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
7. Communicate with patients and carers, considering individual needs.
8. Undertake clerical duties such as filing.
9. Order supplies within agreed stock levels and ensure proper storage.
10. Maintain equipment cleanliness and availability.
11. Assist in the safe handling of patients’ valuables and property.
12. Adhere to Wirral Hospital’s objectives, policies, protocols, and guidelines.

About Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust:

Located on the scenic Wirral peninsula, known for its coastline and countryside, with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus, and ferry. We serve a population of approximately 400,000 across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West.

We are one of the largest acute trusts in the North West, with approximately 855 beds and over 6,000 staff. Our services include the only Emergency Department on the Wirral, providing high-quality acute care.

Contact for more information or informal visits:

• Joanne Ireland, Ward Sister
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone] (Ext 7430)