Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistants/ Housekeeper. We have a 24 hour per week position available. The working patterns are based over a 7 day week, working an internal rotation.
The post holder will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for babies, parents and relatives and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional. As part of the Unit team responsible for the coordination of all the facilities in the ward area to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment is maintained as determined by the Lead Nurse and/or Shift Leader.
The post holder will work independently performing several clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competencies within role as per policy and procedure.
The post holder will ensure cleaning, catering, linen, and minor maintenance standards meet the individual patient's needs. They will need to report promptly to the person in charge of the department any deficiencies so that appropriate action can be taken.
The role will initially be offered as a Band 2 position. On completion of the NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, the North West Neonatal Operational Delivery Network nonclinical support worker course and clinical competencies set out by the your line manager you will progress to the Band 3 role.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direction of the shift leader, participate in the clinical care provided to babies prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Assist babies with personal hygiene
- Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct babies positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity
- Developing positive relationships with parents, families, and carers
- Be aware of the babies' needs - emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity value
- Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner
- Be actively involved in health promotion such as:
- Smoking cessation, Infant feeding choices
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direction of the shift leader, participate in the clinical care provided to babies prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Assist babies with personal hygiene
- Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct babies positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity
- Developing positive relationships with parents, families, and carers
- Be aware of the babies needs emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values
- Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner
- Be actively involved in health promotion such as:
- Smoking cessation, Infant feeding choices
- Always maintain confidentiality
- Report any information regarding the wellbeing of the babies to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner
- Support individuals who are distressed
- Manage and organise time and activities to support and meet the needs of individuals
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direction of the shift leader, participate in the clinical care provided to babies prioritising workload appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in role.
- Have proficient attitudes and behaviours compatible with NHS and Trust Values
- Work as part of a designated clinical and care team delivering care that focuses on the direct needs of the individual
- Assist babies with personal hygiene
- Support Moving and Handling, use of mobility aids, correct babies positioning, assess pressure areas and skin integrity
- Developing positive relationships with parents, families, and carers
- Be aware of the babies needs emotional, social, physical, and cultural. Respect privacy, dignity and beliefs. Acts in a way that supports equality and diversity values
- Work as part of the team in a co-operative, professional and constructive manner
- Be actively involved in health promotion such as:
- Smoking cessation, Infant feeding choices
- Always maintain confidentiality
- Report any information regarding the wellbeing of the babies to the Registered Health Care Professional in a timely manner
- Support individuals who are distressed
- Manage and organise time and activities to support and meet the needs of individuals
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare
- NWNODN nonclinical support worker course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post training experience
- Demonstrates awareness of what neonatal care involves
- Experience of working with babies under 3 months of age
- Willingness to undertake further study and development
- Work experience within the role of housekeeper or similar appropriate post
Desirable
- Previous experience on a neonatal unit
- Experience of caring for newborn babies
- Previous experience of team working
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT, written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage and prioritise work load without direct supervision
- Basic level of decision making autonomy
- Ability to recognise limits to own knowledge and skills and take steps to seek help
- Teaching skills in parentcraft and health education
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with parents and the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence base for current NNU practice
- Knowledge of current issues impacting on Neonatal care.
- Awareness of the Quality Improvement programmes within Neonatal Services
- Able to recognise potentially stressful situations and help deal with appropriately
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
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
- Willingness to work across paediatric wards if required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in healthcare
- NWNODN nonclinical support worker course or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive post training experience
- Demonstrates awareness of what neonatal care involves
- Experience of working with babies under 3 months of age
- Willingness to undertake further study and development
- Work experience within the role of housekeeper or similar appropriate post
Desirable
- Previous experience on a neonatal unit
- Experience of caring for newborn babies
- Previous experience of team working
Skills
Essential
- Basic IT, written and verbal communication skills
- Able to manage and prioritise work load without direct supervision
- Basic level of decision making autonomy
- Ability to recognise limits to own knowledge and skills and take steps to seek help
- Teaching skills in parentcraft and health education
- Able to communicate effectively and sensitively with parents and the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues across health and social care settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence base for current NNU practice
- Knowledge of current issues impacting on Neonatal care.
- Awareness of the Quality Improvement programmes within Neonatal Services
- Able to recognise potentially stressful situations and help deal with appropriately
- Ability to work within multidisciplinary team
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
- Willingness to work across paediatric wards if required
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
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Employer's website
http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
