Health Care Assistant - STHK Various Areas
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Healthcare Assistants are a vital part of our MWL team; they support nursing staff and patients across a wide range of specialties, wards, and departments across the Trust. We have exciting opportunities available across both Whiston and St. Helens sites at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital in the following areas: You must be available to work
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required shifts over 7 days including earlies, lates, and nights due to service demands. We welcome and encourage individuals from various races, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds to join our outstanding team and consider a career as a Healthcare Assistant. Becoming an HCA can be the perfect entry point into the NHS with the qualities and skills required. Many individuals possess the right transferable skills and core values developed from different sectors and have experience providing care for others. Main duties of the job
The post-holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Support the qualified Nursing Staff in maintaining high standards of nursing care to patients. Assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conducive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. Ensure that entries made in nursing documentation are correct, legible, and comprehensive, and countersigned by a registered nurse. Understand and adhere to all Trust Policies. Ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives, and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time. About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care:
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport, and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care:
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services:
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Specialist Regional Services:
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man, and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Job responsibilities
Work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge. Support the qualified Nursing Staff in maintaining high standards of nursing care to patients. Assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conducive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. Ensure that entries made in nursing documentation are correct, legible, and comprehensive, and countersigned by a registered nurse. Understand and adhere to all Trust Policies. Ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives, and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time. Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
Ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised. Ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge. Report any untoward incidents/occurrences. Ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism. Present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and inspires confidence. Attend fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete. Participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs. Administrative Responsibilities
Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures. Person Specification
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Health Care Support, or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures. Experience within a care setting Skills
Ability to manage time and priorities effectively. Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative when necessary. Other
Flexible and adaptable approach. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £23,615 a year (pro rata if part-time)
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Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Healthcare Assistants are a vital part of our MWL team; they support nursing staff and patients across a wide range of specialties, wards, and departments across the Trust. We have exciting opportunities available across both Whiston and St. Helens sites at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital in the following areas: You must be available to work
ALL
required shifts over 7 days including earlies, lates, and nights due to service demands. We welcome and encourage individuals from various races, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds to join our outstanding team and consider a career as a Healthcare Assistant. Becoming an HCA can be the perfect entry point into the NHS with the qualities and skills required. Many individuals possess the right transferable skills and core values developed from different sectors and have experience providing care for others. Main duties of the job
The post-holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Support the qualified Nursing Staff in maintaining high standards of nursing care to patients. Assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conducive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. Ensure that entries made in nursing documentation are correct, legible, and comprehensive, and countersigned by a registered nurse. Understand and adhere to all Trust Policies. Ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives, and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time. About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites. We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care. Our Services: Acute Care:
Providing emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport, and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites. Primary Care:
Providing primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital. Community Services:
Providing adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Specialist Regional Services:
We provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man, and North Wales. Achievements: Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018 Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal) National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme Job responsibilities
Work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge. Support the qualified Nursing Staff in maintaining high standards of nursing care to patients. Assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conducive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families. Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake. Ensure that entries made in nursing documentation are correct, legible, and comprehensive, and countersigned by a registered nurse. Understand and adhere to all Trust Policies. Ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives, and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time. Clinical & Professional Responsibilities
Ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised. Ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge. Report any untoward incidents/occurrences. Ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism. Present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and inspires confidence. Attend fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete. Participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs. Administrative Responsibilities
Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures. Person Specification
Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Health Care Support, or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment Knowledge & Experience
Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures. Experience within a care setting Skills
Ability to manage time and priorities effectively. Ability to work autonomously and use own initiative when necessary. Other
Flexible and adaptable approach. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust £23,615 a year (pro rata if part-time)
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