Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of mothers and their newborns? Wirral University Teaching Hospital is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for dedicated Health Care Assistants to become a vital part of our Maternity Team. In this rewarding role, you’ll support our skilled Midwives on the Delivery Suite and Maternity Ward, ensuring that every woman has the best possible experience during this momentous time in her life. Your duties will include maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, assisting with direct patient care, and preparing the theatre for new arrivals, all while working alongside a compassionate and supportive team.
Ideal candidates will have an NVQ2 in Healthcare or be enrolled in an apprenticeship scheme, with a strong commitment to providing exceptional care. This role requires flexibility, as you will work shifts that include days, nights, and weekends. We believe that great care starts with a great team, and our Maternity Unit is dedicated to innovation and excellence, caring for thousands of women each year. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a positive and nurturing environment for both mothers and babies, we invite you to apply today!
An exciting opportunity is available for HCA's to join the Maternity Team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The role will involve supporting registered Midwives in caring for mum's and babies on the Delivery Suite and Maternity Ward, supporting the Midwife in Maternity Triage and being part of the Maternity Theatre Team on Delivery Suite.
The post involves assisting staff in the efficient running of the Delivery Suite predominately, whilst also supporting the Theatre and Ward areas. We are looking for experienced HCA's who can be part of the team providing great maternity care, ensuring the Delivery Suite is clean and well prepared for women arriving to give birth. The role involves shift work, including days, nights and weekend working. The post holder needs to have NVQ2 in Healthcare or be recruited on an apprenticeship scheme.
- Maintain stock levels and general housekeeping duties of the department(s).
- Be aware of the need for safety of patients, staff and visitors at all times.
- Report any hazards to the person in charge, completing incident reports as necessary.
- Support with reception and welcoming patients and relatives in the clinical area.
- Ensure adequate supplies of laundry and dispose of any dirty laundry according to policy.
- Assist the Registered Midwife and theatre team in administering direct patient care acting as a runner to scrub nurse.
- Prepare and maintain the theatre environment ready for immediate use.
- Clean and restock infant resusitaires for use.
About us
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant Maternity position available with WUTH.
Wirral Women and Childrens Hospital provides care for approximately 3,300 low and high-risk women per year, encompassed within the unit is a Level 3 Unit for Neonatal Services, Childrens Services and Womens Unit. We have a reputation for innovation in providing high-quality care to low and high-risk women in a hospital/community setting.
If successful in this role, there is a requirement for you to have a Enhanced DBS. This will be paid for by the Trust and then deducted from your salary over a period of 3 months.
As this vacancy is within the division of Womens and Childrens, there is a mandatory requirement for successful applicants to join the DBS update service. The cost of joining the update service is £13 per year, and applicants are liable to cover this cost with no reimbursement from the Trust. Further details of how to join the update service will be provided upon appointment.
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