NHS Ward Support Assistant - Flexible Hours & Team Care

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust; Halifax; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Halifax is seeking a Ward Support Assistant on the Acute Floor to assist nurses with nutrition, hydration and patient care. You will work with the MDT to implement care plans, monitor intake and support infection control in a busy hospital ward.

The role includes handling meals, supporting dietary needs, housekeeping duties, and administrative tasks. Flexible working options are considered; DBS checks may apply.

Qualifications

• English and Maths GCSE grade 9-2 (A*-E) or equivalent or high level of literacy and numeracy skills demonstrated within application
• Competence based level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care or The Care Certificate issued by an employer
• Competent in cannulation /venepuncture/plaster training and specialist dressings.
• Competence based level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with eating and drinking, ensuring individual needs are met.
• Work with registered nurses and dieticians to implement nutritional care plans.
• Monitor and record food, fluid, and supplement intake; report findings to nursing and dietetic teams.
• Advise patients on suitable food choices, considering cultural preferences.
• Order special diets and liaise with catering staff regarding menu choices.
• Encourage prescribed snacks and supplements; document intake as directed.
• Weigh and measure patients as per nutritional risk assessments.
• Promote healthy eating and maintain nutritional information resources on the ward.
• Prepare discharge nutritional reports with dieticians and nursing staff.
• Clean and maintain treatment areas, sluice rooms, linen storage, and patient spaces.
• Ensure linen supplies are replenished and stored appropriately.
• Clean and check returned mobility equipment for reuse.
• Decontaminate equipment according to infection control policies.
• Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of the clinical environment, including unpacking and storing stock deliveries.
• Follow Health and Safety and Infection Control policies, attending mandatory training updates.
• Answer telephones professionally and relay messages appropriately.
• Support administrative tasks when required.
• Participate in audits and data collection as directed.
• Contribute to moving and handling patients following training.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Moving and handling

Infection control

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Level 2 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Care

Level 3 Qualification e.g. NVQ or Diploma in Healthcare Support

Job description

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust in Halifax is seeking a Ward Support Assistant on the Acute Floor to assist nurses with nutrition, hydration and patient care. You will work with the MDT to implement care plans, monitor intake and support infection control in a busy hospital ward.

The role includes handling meals, supporting dietary needs, housekeeping duties, and administrative tasks. Flexible working options are considered; DBS checks may apply.