Health Care Assistant Trauma Rehab Unit - Seddon Suite inSt Helens inSt Helens PUBLISHED SAT 12 APR 2025
Opportunity to be part of a dedicated and friendly team, contributing to a supportive work environment.
Work in a purpose-built facility designed specifically for rehabilitation, enhancing patient care and comfort.
Engagement in diverse rehabilitation practices across various specialized units, providing a dynamic working experience.
Ability to make a real difference in patients' recovery after traumatic injuries, enhancing personal job satisfaction.
Flexibility in working patterns, catering to a variety of personal circumstances and preferences.
Access to professional development opportunities, including participation in performance reviews and relevant training.
Become part of a highly rated NHS Trust recognized for outstanding patient care and supportive working conditions.
Join our passionate team at St Helens Hospital’s Seddon Suite as a Health Care Assistant in our dedicated Trauma Rehab Unit! This is a fantastic opportunity for women, particularly those looking to make a difference in the lives of others, to step into a rewarding role where your compassion and communication skills are valued. Our state-of-the-art 20-bed facility is designed to provide top-notch rehabilitation services, supporting patients who have experienced traumatic injuries or illnesses. If you have a background in care, we’d love to hear from you!
As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll work closely with our qualified nursing staff, assisting in delivering exceptional patient care and creating a warm, comforting atmosphere for both patients and their families. You’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting patients on their journey to recovery. Flexibility is key, as you'll rotate between shifts, ensuring that our patients receive 24/7 care. At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we pride ourselves on our outstanding standards and caring environment. Whether you're starting your career or taking the next step, come and join us in making a real impact in our community!
As a Health Care Assistant, you’ll work closely with our qualified nursing staff, assisting in delivering exceptional patient care and creating a warm, comforting atmosphere for both patients and their families. You’ll gain hands-on experience while supporting patients on their journey to recovery. Flexibility is key, as you'll rotate between shifts, ensuring that our patients receive 24/7 care. At Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, we pride ourselves on our outstanding standards and caring environment. Whether you're starting your career or taking the next step, come and join us in making a real impact in our community!
Opportunity to be part of a dedicated and friendly team, contributing to a supportive work environment.
Work in a purpose-built facility designed specifically for rehabilitation, enhancing patient care and comfort.
Engagement in diverse rehabilitation practices across various specialized units, providing a dynamic working experience.
Ability to make a real difference in patients' recovery after traumatic injuries, enhancing personal job satisfaction.
Flexibility in working patterns, catering to a variety of personal circumstances and preferences.
Access to professional development opportunities, including participation in performance reviews and relevant training.
Become part of a highly rated NHS Trust recognised for outstanding patient care and supportive working conditions.
Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within Seddon Suite at St Helens Hospital.
We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and can demonstrate effective communication skills and ideally have previous rehabilitation experience.
Seddon Specialist Rehabilitation Unit is a 20 bedded purpose-built facility based in Elyn Lodge, St Helens hospital.
The pathway encompasses designated units offering different levels of high quality rehabilitation within the Hyper Acute, Hub, Spoke and Extended Rehabilitation Unitsand within specialist community and outpatient services, providing specialist assessment and rehabilitation for those who have suffered traumatic injury or illness.
The post holder may be required to work across both Whiston and St Helens sites and must be flexible in working all shifts Monday to Sunday and rotation to night duty.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for the post.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
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. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
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 Lancs, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-7
Job locations
St Helens Hospital
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
WA9 3DA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
Job Description Job Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join our existing dedicated friendly team of staff within Seddon Suite at St Helens Hospital.
We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic and can demonstrate effective communication skills and ideally have previous rehabilitation experience.
Seddon Specialist Rehabilitation Unit is a 20 bedded purpose-built facility based in Elyn Lodge, St Helens hospital.
The pathway encompasses designated units offering different levels of high quality rehabilitation within the Hyper Acute, Hub, Spoke and Extended Rehabilitation Unitsand within specialist community and outpatient services, providing specialist assessment and rehabilitation for those who have suffered traumatic injury or illness.
The post holder may be required to work across both Whiston and St Helens sites and must be flexible in working all shifts Monday to Sunday and rotation to night duty.
An Enhanced DBS with barred lists for both Adults & Children is required for the post.
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
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. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
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 Lancs, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements
- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
Date posted
11 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-7
Job locations
St Helens Hospital
Marshalls Cross Road
St Helens
WA9 3DA
Job Description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To report any untoward incidents/occurrences
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.
- To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES
To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
Job Description Job Responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To work as part of the Nursing T
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