Health Care Assistant - Southport & Ormskirk Sites

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider seeks dedicated Healthcare Assistants to support nursing teams across various specialties. This role involves direct patient care, ensuring high standards of nursing support, and creating a conducive environment for recovery. With a commitment to 5 Star Patient Care, you'll be part of a compassionate team that values kindness, openness, and inclusivity. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families. If you're motivated and ready to take on challenges in a rewarding healthcare environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health Care Support is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing staff in providing high standards of care.
• Assist in maintaining a pleasant environment for patients.
• Ensure accurate nursing documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility in working hours

Time management

Basic IT skills

Ability to cope in stressful situations

Reliability and professionalism

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy skills

NVQ Level 2 in Health Care Support

Care Certificate

Job description

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

About

Serving a population of over 618,000, with a workforce of around 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UK's largest Trusts.

The Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services at 5 hospitals and 16 community sites. We believe that the communities we serve should have equal access to the highest standards of quality care. As a Trust, our vision is to provide 5 Star Patient Care. We strongly believe that the care provided should be consistently high quality, compassionate, and provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families.

Our Values

Underpinning our vision are the norms, rituals, and expected behaviours within the Trust. Following extensive engagement with staff across the Trust, our Trust values were developed and embedded into the organisation. They are the essence of what Team MWL stands for:

KIND
OPEN
INCLUSIVE

Key Details

Location: Southport & Ormskirk Hospital
Address: Town Lane Kew, Town Southport, Postcode: PR8 6PN
Contract type: Permanent - Must be able to work a rotational 7-day shift pattern of both day & night shifts.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Successful candidates must be available to work all required shifts over 7 days including earlies, lates, and nights.)

Salary
Salary: £23,615 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2

Job Overview

Healthcare Assistants are a vital part of our MWL team, supporting nursing staff and patients across a wide range of specialties, wards, and departments across the Trust. We have exciting opportunities available across both Southport and Ormskirk sites at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital.

Responsibilities

1. The post-holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
2. Support the qualified Nursing Staff in maintaining high standards of nursing care to patients.
3. Assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conducive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
4. Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
5. Ensure that entries made in nursing documentation are correct, legible, and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
6. Understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
7. Ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives, and other staff is considered at all times.

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Basic literacy and numeracy skills

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in Health Care Support, or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
• Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment

Knowledge & Experience

Essential criteria

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
• Experience of working in a team

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role

Skills

Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Good interpersonal skills
• Able to work within a team
• Able to accept direction and guidance
• Aware of own limitations
• Flexible in working hours
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
• Reliable and professional
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
• Inclusive and non-judgmental
• Punctual, motivated, and committed
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
• Basic IT skills

Other

Essential criteria

• Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention.
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
• Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may involve chronic health conditions or patient end of life care.
• Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
• Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids.
• Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours.

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.