Health Care Assistant - Bevan 1 in Prescot inPrescot PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
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Health Care Assistant - Bevan 1 at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Whiston Hospital (Prescot, L35). Bevan 1 is an acute frailty unit with a Same Day Emergency Care area and a 16‑bed inpatient ward caring for older people with acute needs. In this permanent Band 2 role (salary £24,465 pro rata), you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver compassionate, person‑centred care: supporting personal hygiene and toileting, assisting with feeding and monitoring nutrition and fluid intake, manoeuvring patients and equipment safely, recording observations and escalating concerns, and carrying out delegated tasks within your training. Shifts are available full‑time and part‑time and you will take part in handovers, contribute to a safe ward environment and help welcome and teach new colleagues.
This opportunity suits caring, reliable people — especially those with experience of or a natural aptitude for supporting older adults — who want a supportive workplace with real development prospects. The Trust is well regarded (Outstanding CQC rating, Top 100 NHS employer and national preceptorship recognition) and offers structured learning (Care Certificate to be completed within four months) plus staff wellbeing support for the occasional distressing situations and physical demands of the role. If you want a practical, hands‑on role making an immediate difference in frailty care within a friendly team, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert. You can also explore similar NHS vacancies on jobsincare.com.
This opportunity suits caring, reliable people — especially those with experience of or a natural aptitude for supporting older adults — who want a supportive workplace with real development prospects. The Trust is well regarded (Outstanding CQC rating, Top 100 NHS employer and national preceptorship recognition) and offers structured learning (Care Certificate to be completed within four months) plus staff wellbeing support for the occasional distressing situations and physical demands of the role. If you want a practical, hands‑on role making an immediate difference in frailty care within a friendly team, click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert. You can also explore similar NHS vacancies on jobsincare.com.
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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport with patients and providing emotional support is crucial.
3. Compassion and Empathy: Understanding the feelings and experiences of patients to provide the best possible care.
4. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role may involve lifting and moving patients, as well as being on your feet for long periods.
5. Teamwork: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals to deliver coordinated care.
6. Patience and Resilience: Caring for patients, especially those with complex needs, can be challenging, so patience is essential.
7. Attention to Detail: Noticing changes in a patient's condition and following care plans accurately.
8. Basic IT Skills: Many healthcare environments use electronic patient records, so familiarity with computers is beneficial.
9. Organizational Skills: Managing your time and priorities effectively to ensure that all patient needs are met.
10. Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations: Knowledge of infection control, safeguarding, and maintaining a safe environment for both patients and staff.
11. Basic Clinical Skills: Depending on the setting, you may need skills such as taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure), assisting with personal care, and understanding basic medical terminology.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- Relevant Experience: Experience in care settings, either paid or voluntary, is highly valued.
- NVQs or Diplomas: Qualifications in Health and Social Care, such as an NVQ Level 2 or 3, can enhance your employability.
- Basic First Aid Certification: Having this certification can be beneficial.
Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
- Manual handling
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Infection prevention and control
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