Health Care Assistant - Paediatrics Ormskirk in Ormskirk inOrmskirk PUBLISHED MON 10 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, pro rata
PERMANENT
Job description
Job summary
Health Care AssistantPaediatric UnitBand 3Part time - 26 hoursWe have an exciting new opportunity within our Paediatric Ward , for a talented, highly motivated individual who wants to make a difference to our patient
Experience
. We are looking for a caring and committed individual who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within this challenging and rewarding environment.
Experience
of working with children preferred but not essential.The ability to deal supportively with babies, children and young people , along with their families, is essential. Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-professional team are critical to the success of the role.Previous
Experience
of working within an acute hospital setting is essential along with current
Experience
in an acute setting. You should have also completed NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent level study.Staff are expected to be flexible with their availability as there is a 12-hour rotational shift pattern in place with internal rotation between day and night duty.This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS
Main duties of the job
Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trust's vision and values providing safe, high quality, compassionate, person centred care to children and their families.Support/supervise learners, new staff and junior staff where requiredRecord patient information in accordance with local and trust policiesUndertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from a registered healthcare practitioner
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 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. 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 2Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-7585165
Job location
sOrmskirk HospitalWigan RoadOrmskirkL39 2AZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
before submitting your application.Advertising date: 10th November 2025Closing date: 16th November 2025Shortlisting date: 17th November 2025Proposed Interview date: 27th November 2025 (TBC)Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
OtherEssentialFrequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care.Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks.Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionatelyAware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing supportDaily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after deathAble to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.Potential blood or body fluids exposureSkillsEssentialAbility to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formatsGood interpersonal skillsAble to work within a team
Experience
of supporting junior staff and learnersAble to accept direction and guidanceAware of own limitationsFlexible in working hoursAble to prioritise own workload and manage time effectivelyFlexible, adaptable and responsive to changeReliable and professionalAbility to cope in stressful and challenging situationsInclusive and non-judgmentalPunctual, motivated and committedEffective role model demonstrating Trust valuesBasic IT skillsKnowledge and
Experience
EssentialDemonstrable
Experience
of working in a patient care/health related roleKnowledge of personal care and related proceduresKnowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
Experience
of working in a team
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ level 3 Health & Social care or equivalentCare Certificate (equivalent to level1)Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
Experience
EssentialDemonstrable
Experience
of working in a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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
Health Care AssistantPaediatric UnitBand 3Part time - 26 hoursWe have an exciting new opportunity within our Paediatric Ward , for a talented, highly motivated individual who wants to make a difference to our patient
Experience
. We are looking for a caring and committed individual who would like to develop their knowledge and skills within this challenging and rewarding environment.
Experience
of working with children preferred but not essential.The ability to deal supportively with babies, children and young people , along with their families, is essential. Communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-professional team are critical to the success of the role.Previous
Experience
of working within an acute hospital setting is essential along with current
Experience
in an acute setting. You should have also completed NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent level study.Staff are expected to be flexible with their availability as there is a 12-hour rotational shift pattern in place with internal rotation between day and night duty.This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS
Main duties of the job
Work with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to deliver the Trust's vision and values providing safe, high quality, compassionate, person centred care to children and their families.Support/supervise learners, new staff and junior staff where requiredRecord patient information in accordance with local and trust policiesUndertake personal care duties for patients within the care setting accessing supervision from a registered healthcare practitioner
About us
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 10,500 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. 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 2Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Details
Date posted
10 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
409-7585165
Job location
sOrmskirk HospitalWigan RoadOrmskirkL39 2AZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure you have read through the attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
before submitting your application.Advertising date: 10th November 2025Closing date: 16th November 2025Shortlisting date: 17th November 2025Proposed Interview date: 27th November 2025 (TBC)Please note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
OtherEssentialFrequent moderate effort for several long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care.Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks.Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionatelyAware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing supportDaily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after deathAble to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.Potential blood or body fluids exposureSkillsEssentialAbility to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formatsGood interpersonal skillsAble to work within a team
Experience
of supporting junior staff and learnersAble to accept direction and guidanceAware of own limitationsFlexible in working hoursAble to prioritise own workload and manage time effectivelyFlexible, adaptable and responsive to changeReliable and professionalAbility to cope in stressful and challenging situationsInclusive and non-judgmentalPunctual, motivated and committedEffective role model demonstrating Trust valuesBasic IT skillsKnowledge and
Experience
EssentialDemonstrable
Experience
of working in a patient care/health related roleKnowledge of personal care and related proceduresKnowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
Experience
of working in a team
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ level 3 Health & Social care or equivalentCare Certificate (equivalent to level1)Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
Experience
EssentialDemonstrable
Experience
of working in a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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
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To work as a Health Care Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you will need a variety of skills and qualities to provide effective care and support to patients. Here are some essential skills and qualifications:
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.
Qualifications
While formal qualifications are not always required to become an HCA, some employers may prefer candidates with:
- 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.
Additional Training
Many employers offer on-the-job training, and you may also be expected to complete mandatory training courses, such as:
- Manual handling
- Health and safety
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults and children
- Infection prevention and control
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