Health Care Assistant - Surgical Ward 14A inSouthport inSouthport PUBLISHED
SAT 9 NOV 2024
Opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and professional relationships.
Experience in providing compassionate care to diverse patient groups, including the elderly and those living with dementia, which can be fulfilling and enriching.
Fixed-term position providing a stable opportunity for those looking for temporary employment while gaining valuable healthcare experience.
Engagement in high-quality patient care practices under a trusted NHS organisation recognized for its achievements and commitment to excellence.
Access to continuous personal and professional development opportunities within a reputable healthcare setting.
Job satisfaction from directly impacting the recovery and comfort of patients during critical postoperative phases.
The role of Health Care Assistant in Surgical Ward 14A at Southport involves providing day-to-day care for orthopaedic and surgical patients, both pre- and post-operatively, on a fixed-term basis. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality personal care, ensuring patient safety, maintaining ward standards, assisting with hygiene and nutrition, and offering physiological support to patients and their families. The position requires working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and applicants should possess basic literacy and numeracy skills, have completed the Trust Care Certificate, and demonstrate knowledge of personal care procedures.
The successful candidate will be part of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care across a large population with a diverse range of services. This role emphasises the importance of compassionate, person-centred care, especially for elderly patients, many of whom may have dementia. The Trust is highly regarded, having received an 'Outstanding' rating by the CQC in 2018 and being recognized as one of the top 100 places to work in the NHS.
The successful candidate will be part of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care across a large population with a diverse range of services. This role emphasises the importance of compassionate, person-centred care, especially for elderly patients, many of whom may have dementia. The Trust is highly regarded, having received an 'Outstanding' rating by the CQC in 2018 and being recognized as one of the top 100 places to work in the NHS.
Job Summary
We're looking for a Health Care Assistant on a fixed term basis caring for Orthopaedic and Surgical patients both pre and post operatively.
Your Main Responsibilities Will Be
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to the patients
Your duties will be maintaining standards on the ward.
Delivering a high quality of care by assisting with hygiene, nutrition and hydrations as well as providing physiological support to the patients and carers.
The ward cares for elderly and patients many who are living with dementia, this can be challenging at times but very rewarding.
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 CareProviding emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary CareProviding primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community ServicesProviding 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 ServicesWe 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
30 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-6378882
Job locations
Southport hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Qualifications Essential
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 details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
We're looking for a Health Care Assistant on a fixed term basis caring for Orthopaedic and Surgical patients both pre and post operatively.
Your Main Responsibilities Will Be
- Providing day to day care to our patients.
- Ensuring their safety at all times.
- You will be responsible for delivering the care and documenting your actions.
Main duties of the job
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to the patients
Your duties will be maintaining standards on the ward.
Delivering a high quality of care by assisting with hygiene, nutrition and hydrations as well as providing physiological support to the patients and carers.
The ward cares for elderly and patients many who are living with dementia, this can be challenging at times but very rewarding.
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 CareProviding emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary CareProviding primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community ServicesProviding 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 ServicesWe 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 2
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
30 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-6378882
Job locations
Southport hospital
Town Lane
Southport
PR8 6PN
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
- Undertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from registered healthcare practitioner. Personal care refers to delivery of personal hygiene and assisting with feeding, not requiring clinical skills.
- Record patients personal care information in accordance with local and trust policies.
- Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trusts vision and values providing safe, high quality compassionate, person-centred care.
- Demonstrate ward routine to new employees in own work area, where required.
Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
- Undertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from registered healthcare practitioner. Personal care refers to delivery of personal hygiene and assisting with feeding, not requiring clinical skills.
- Record patients personal care information in accordance with local and trust policies.
- Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trusts vision and values providing safe, high quality compassionate, person-centred care.
- Demonstrate ward routine to new employees in own work area, where required.
Qualifications Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team Skills
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Able to work within a team
- Basic IT skills
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
- Completion of Trust Care Certificate
- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team Skills
- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Able to work within a team
- Basic IT skills
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 details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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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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- Manual handling
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