Nursing Assistant

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust in Halton is recruiting a Band 2 Nursing Assistant to support the Community Winter Stepdown Ward on Ward B3 from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. You will work under registered nurses to provide compassionate care, assist with daily living activities and support rehabilitation to progress patients through discharge pathways.

The role involves working with therapists and discharge coordinators to promote independence, monitor patient condition and

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is desirable.
• Ability to assist with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to medically optimised patients requiring rehabilitation and discharge pathway support.
• Assist patients with personal care activities while promoting dignity and independence.
• Encourage patients to maximise functional abilities in line with rehabilitation goals.
• Support patients to engage in activities to promote recovery and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy and discharge planning teams to support timely discharge and patient flow.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition, mobility, cognition or wellbeing to registered staff promptly.
• Undertake delegated clinical observations and patient monitoring activities.
• Assist with mobility, transfers and safe use of equipment per moving and handling guidance.
• Support patients during mealtimes and document nutritional/hydration needs.
• Maintain accurate patient records in line with Trust policies.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Observation

Teamwork

Documentation

Job description

This exciting Band 2 Nursing Assistant opportunity will be primarily based on Ward B3 at Halton Hospital, supporting the Community Winter Stepdown Ward from 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2027. The Community Winter Stepdown Ward has been established to support system winter pressures by providing care for medically optimised patients who no longer require acute hospital intervention but require ongoing assessment, rehabilitation, discharge planning, and support to progress through their discharge pathway. The ward plays a key role in reducing hospital length of stay, improving patient flow, and supporting timely discharge back to patients' usual place of residence or onward care settings. Working under the direction of registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, the Nursing Assistant will provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients while supporting rehabilitation, maintaining independence, and facilitating safe discharge outcomes. The post holder will work closely with nurses, therapists, discharge coordinators, social workers and community services to support patients as they progress through their discharge pathway. This post offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about delivering person-centred care and supporting patients to achieve their discharge goals in a rehabilitation and recovery-focused environment.,

• Deliver high-quality care and support to medically optimised patients requiring rehabilitation and discharge pathway support.
• Assist patients with personal care activities, including washing, dressing, toileting, nutrition and hydration, whilst promoting dignity and independence.
• Encourage and support patients to maximise their functional abilities and maintain mobility in line with rehabilitation goals.
• Support patients to engage in activities that promote recovery and prepare them for discharge to their usual place of residence or onward care setting.
• Work collaboratively with nursing, therapy and discharge planning teams to support timely discharge and patient flow through the ward.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition, mobility, cognition or wellbeing to registered staff promptly.
• Undertake and record delegated clinical observations and patient monitoring activities.
• Assist patients with mobility, transfers and safe use of equipment in accordance with moving and handling guidance.
• Support patients during mealtimes and ensure nutritional and hydration needs are met and documented appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in line with Trust policies and procedures.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
  Flexible working will be considered for all roles.

North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM) serves more than one million residents across the Halton and Warrington boroughs and the wider North West region. Bringing together community and out-of-hospital services (formerly provided by Bridgewater Community Healthcare) with inpatient and elective care (formerly Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals) we provide services at two hospital sites and more than 70 community hubs and facilities.

Our mission We will be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other

Our vision We will be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn

Our values

• Kind: We are caring, supportive and respectful to everyone
• Open: We are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
• Fair: We listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
• One team: We work well together and with our communities