Healthcare Support Worker - Ince Ward

A Vacancy at Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Are you considering taking your first step onto the nursing ladder?
We are seeking an Healthcare Assistant to commence on Ince Ward within the Division of Medicine.
This vacancy is advertised on a permanent basis.
If you wish to be considered for the positions available please click apply now to complete an application form. Throughout the application form, and particularly in the supporting information, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria on the person specification.
Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
Function as a team member of the Multidisciplinary Team by assisting the Registered Nurse in the delivery of effective high quality patient care. All work undertaken by the post holder will be under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
Choose Well – Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’.
We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values ‘the WWL Way’. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
1. Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals.
2. Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested.
3. Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision.
4. Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual.
5. Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.
6. Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patient’s health and well-being or any possible risks.
7. Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.
8. Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.
9. Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.
This advert closes on Friday 26 Jan 2024