Opportunity to work in a caring and supportive team environment focused on acute cardiology care.
Engagement in diverse responsibilities, including direct patient care and effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
Actively participate in patient comfort and safety, enhancing skills in patient handling and support.
Exposure to a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth through completing the Care Certificate and potential apprenticeship programs.
Work in a well-connected area with access to beautiful countryside and stunning coastline, promoting a balanced lifestyle.
Be part of a large and busy NHS Trust, providing extensive services to a significant population, ensuring job security and community impact.
Gain experience in a clinical environment, fostering personal attributes such as teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care.
Join our dedicated and compassionate team on Ward 32 at Arrowe Park Hospital in Wirral, where you can make a real difference as a Health Care Assistant in our acute cardiology unit. This role is perfect for those who have a nurturing spirit and excel in supportive environments. You'll work closely with our talented Registered Nurses to provide direct patient care while ensuring their comfort and safety. Your empathetic nature will shine through as you communicate with patients and their families, providing much-needed reassurance during their stay with us.
At Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere and commitment to high-quality care. Our staff are described as "competent and caring" by our patients, and we’re looking for someone like you to continue this tradition. With flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional development, including the chance to complete your Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, this permanent position offers a fulfilling career in a beautiful setting with excellent transport links to major cities. If you’re ready to join a team that values your contributions, we’d love to hear from you!
At Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, we pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere and commitment to high-quality care. Our staff are described as "competent and caring" by our patients, and we’re looking for someone like you to continue this tradition. With flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional development, including the chance to complete your Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, this permanent position offers a fulfilling career in a beautiful setting with excellent transport links to major cities. If you’re ready to join a team that values your contributions, we’d love to hear from you!
Opportunity to work in a caring and supportive team environment focused on acute cardiology care.
Engagement in diverse responsibilities, including direct patient care and effective communication with patients and healthcare professionals.
Actively participate in patient comfort and safety, enhancing skills in patient handling and support.
Exposure to a dynamic working environment with opportunities for professional growth through completing the Care Certificate and potential apprenticeship programs.
Work in a well-connected area with access to beautiful countryside and stunning coastline, promoting a balanced lifestyle.
Be part of a large and busy NHS Trust, providing extensive services to a significant population, ensuring job security and community impact.
Gain experience in a clinical environment, fostering personal attributes such as teamwork, communication, and patient-centered care.
Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen to join a caring, supportive and dynamic team.
Ward 32 is an acute cardiology ward with a 7 bed CCU and also a 6 bed day ward with staff rotation between the areas.
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY
Main duties of the job
- Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care
- Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team
- Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium
- Prioritising own workload
- Inform qualified staff of changes in patients' condition or observations
- Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate
- Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual
- Undertake some clerical duties such as filing
- Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly
- Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment
- Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property
- Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines
- Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care
- Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required
- Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrity
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.
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.
Date posted
28 March 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
4A
Job locations
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park road
Upton
CH49 5PE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care OR o A good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment (Please discuss the apprenticeship opportunities available to aid the completion of the qualification with the recruiting manager)
- Experience working in a clinical environment
- Experience working in the NHS
- 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
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
- Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
- Completion of the Care Certificate theory and practice standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
- Understand when to seek support and advice
- Aware of personal and professional limitations
- Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care OR o A good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment (Please discuss the apprenticeship opportunities available to aid the completion of the qualification with the recruiting manager)
- Experience working in a clinical environment
- Experience working in the NHS
- 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
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
- Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
- Completion of the Care Certificate theory and practice standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
- Understand when to seek support and advice</li
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