Health Care Assistant - Surgical Emergency Unit
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Surgical Emergency Unit is looking for a dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are keen to learn and develop then this role is for you. We are a 20 bedded unit that provides urgent care and assessment for a diverse range of acutely unwell surgical patients. We also have an ambulatory area, that comprises of 6 trollies and 12 chairs, providing initial assessment for patients referred via their general practitioners. No day is ever the same; it is a fast paced area that provides excellent patient care. We are a positive team that strives to provide an environment that is enjoyable to work in, supportive and actively encourages people to progress and learn. This post is a permanent, part time position with the expectation that you would rotate between days, nights and weekends. Main duties of the job
Provide personal care for patients including bathing, assisting with toileting, feeding and care in the last days of life Work in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures Provide support/guidance to new starters and others as appropriate Assist the registered nurses in administering direct patient care Inform registered nurses of changes in patients' condition or observations Prioritise own workload Act as escort and chaperone as required Communicate with patients/carers/relatives considering patients' individual needs Assist in keeping ward area clean and tidy and comply with infection control policy Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of essential ward equipment Undertake some clerical duties such as answering telephone, greeting new patients, filing About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Health Care Assistant - Surgical Emergency Unit position available at WUTH. Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Understand when to seek support and advice Aware of personal and professional limitations A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge and Skills
Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment Can demonstrate an understanding of the 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 a good standard of general education to GCSE level and the 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 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.
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Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
The Surgical Emergency Unit is looking for a dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are keen to learn and develop then this role is for you. We are a 20 bedded unit that provides urgent care and assessment for a diverse range of acutely unwell surgical patients. We also have an ambulatory area, that comprises of 6 trollies and 12 chairs, providing initial assessment for patients referred via their general practitioners. No day is ever the same; it is a fast paced area that provides excellent patient care. We are a positive team that strives to provide an environment that is enjoyable to work in, supportive and actively encourages people to progress and learn. This post is a permanent, part time position with the expectation that you would rotate between days, nights and weekends. Main duties of the job
Provide personal care for patients including bathing, assisting with toileting, feeding and care in the last days of life Work in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures Provide support/guidance to new starters and others as appropriate Assist the registered nurses in administering direct patient care Inform registered nurses of changes in patients' condition or observations Prioritise own workload Act as escort and chaperone as required Communicate with patients/carers/relatives considering patients' individual needs Assist in keeping ward area clean and tidy and comply with infection control policy Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of essential ward equipment Undertake some clerical duties such as answering telephone, greeting new patients, filing About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients. Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents. We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint. The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales. Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Health Care Assistant - Surgical Emergency Unit position available at WUTH. Person Specification
Personal Attributes
Understand when to seek support and advice Aware of personal and professional limitations A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team Knowledge and Skills
Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment Can demonstrate an understanding of the 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 a good standard of general education to GCSE level and the 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 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.
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