Healthcare Support Worker (Aspull)

Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

We are seeking a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW), who is passionate about Orthopaedics and Trauma to work on our inpatient Ward at Wigan Infirmary.

If you are dedicated to providing 'Safe, Effective Care' for our patients, please apply for these vacancies.

We would particularly like to recruit people wishing to start a career in the NHS from outside health and care sectors and encourage people, at all stages of their working lives, who have transferable skills and experiences to apply for HCSW roles.

Candidates will be required to evidence their qualification certificates to the interview panel.

GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English are essential

Main duties of the job

The successful post holder will -

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.
Provide care/assistance to patients according to needs and problems identified in individual patient care plans.
Report condition, progress and problems encountered, to nurse in charge.
Assist in the administering of medication following appropriate training and supervision.
Escort patients to and from other departments and hospitals when required.

About us

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, 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.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Date posted

15 February 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year Per annum, Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

302-24-6035477SS

Job locations

Royal Albert Edward Infirmary

Wigan lane

Wigan

WN1 2NN

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will -

Participate in meetings and handover to discuss patients progress and care
Monitor and maintain stock level on ward / department
Undertake errand duties which include;
Transport specimens
Collect instruments / drugs
Collect case notes as required
Assist in the preparation of patient case notes as required.
Provide assistance with personal care

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will -

Participate in meetings and handover to discuss patients progress and care
Monitor and maintain stock level on ward / department
Undertake errand duties which include;
Transport specimens
Collect instruments / drugs
Collect case notes as required
Assist in the preparation of patient case notes as required.
Provide assistance with personal care

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills- Maths and English

Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills - written and verbal
Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
Effective team player
Demonstrable ability to follow instructions
Effective customer service skills
Effective understanding of confidentiality
Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds

Additional

Essential

Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills- Maths and English

Skills

Essential

Effective communication skills - written and verbal
Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
Effective team player
Demonstrable ability to follow instructions
Effective customer service skills
Effective understanding of confidentiality
Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds

Additional

Essential

Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation

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.