Health Care Assistant - D.M.E - Ward M1

NHS; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join the team on Ward M1. The role involves assisting Registered Nurses with patient care, performing basic observations, and contributing to a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, experience in a clinical setting, and the ability to work well in a team. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a supportive healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a clinical environment.
• Experience working in the NHS.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care to patients.
• Observes patients and reports any changes to a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates own duties to new starters.

Skills

Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment

Understand importance of promoting patient independence

Able to provide support and reassurance to patients

Education

Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Completion of the Care Certificate theory and practice standards

Job description

Health Care Assistant - D.M.E - Ward M1

The closing date is 19 November 2025

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team on Ward M1 to assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients' care plan. The role also involves clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment.

Main Duties of the Job

• Provides 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
• Performs basic observation process by using automated device for temperature, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturations and respiratory
• Takes basic patient measurements (e.g., height and weight)

About Us

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the North West of England, providing a high quality range of acute care services and employing over 6,000 staff.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Skills

• Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
• Understand importance of promoting patient independence
• Able to provide support and reassurance to patients

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

• Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care or equivalent and agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment
• Completion of the Care Certificate theory and practice standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust
• Experience working in a clinical environment
• Experience working in the NHS

Personal Attributes

• Understand when to seek support and advice
• Aware of personal and professional limitations
• Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• 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. A submission for Disclosure will be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.