Dynamic and fast-paced working environment with diverse challenges every day.
Opportunity to provide urgent care to acutely unwell surgical patients, making a significant impact on their recovery.
Supportive team culture that encourages learning, development, and progression in your healthcare career.
A warm and welcoming environment for new colleagues, fostering a sense of belonging from day one.
Permanent part-time position with flexible shifts that include days, nights, and weekends, promoting work-life balance.
Located in a beautiful area with stunning coastlines and countryside, offering a great lifestyle outside of work.
Being part of one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts, with access to a wide range of medical expertise and resources.
The Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated and motivated Health Care Assistant for the Surgical Emergency Unit, which provides urgent care for acutely unwell surgical patients. This dynamic role is part-time and entails working in a fast-paced 20-bedded unit, as well as an ambulatory area. Key responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting registered nurses with direct patient care, monitoring patients' conditions, maintaining a clean ward environment, and performing clerical duties.
The position requires a commitment to delivering excellent patient care while fostering a supportive team environment that encourages professional growth. The hospital is located on the scenic Wirral peninsula, offering great amenities and easy access to major cities. Interested candidates can reach out to Terri Robinson, the Ward Manager, for further details or to arrange informal visits.
The position requires a commitment to delivering excellent patient care while fostering a supportive team environment that encourages professional growth. The hospital is located on the scenic Wirral peninsula, offering great amenities and easy access to major cities. Interested candidates can reach out to Terri Robinson, the Ward Manager, for further details or to arrange informal visits.
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.
We welcome people from all backgrounds of healthcare and welcome the different skills you could bring to our unit.
This post is a permanent, part time position with the expectation that you would rotate between days, nights and weekends.
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.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Terri Robinson Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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.
We welcome people from all backgrounds of healthcare and welcome the different skills you could bring to our unit.
This post is a permanent, part time position with the expectation that you would rotate between days, nights and weekends.
- Provide personal care for patients including bathing, assisting with toileting, feeding and care in the last days of life
- Works in accordance to the Trust policies and procedures
- Provides support/ guidance to new starters and others as appropriate
- Assists the registered nurses in administering direct patient care
- Informs registered nurses of changes in patients' condition or observations.
- Prioritise own workload
- Acts as escort and chaperone as required
- Communicates with patients/ carers/ relatives considering patients individual needs.
- Assist in keeping ward area clean and tidy and complies with infection control policy.
- Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of essential ward equipment.
- Undertakes some clerical duties such as answering telephone, greeting new patients, filing.
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.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Terri Robinson Job title: Ward Manager Email address: Telephone number:
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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.
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- 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.
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