Job summary
The role of the HCA is to assist the Registered Nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care. The post holder will be required to work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the individual needs of patients and their families.
Main duties of the job
the post holder is responsible for carrying out assigned tasks involving direct patient care in support of and supervised by an Assistant Practitioner/Registered Nurse, maintaining a high standard of quality patient care and staff morale through personal example, good conduct and appearance.
The post holder is expected to work over a 7 day week covering long days and nights.
About us
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.
Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.
Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.
A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide an optimum level of care to the local population.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Maintain clear accurate records of all patient interventions.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues on a range of factual information and overcome any barriers to understanding.
Communicate effectively with patients and visitors by always showing courtesy. Answering enquiries within the limits of the role and referring more complex enquiries to appropriate staff.
The job description will fully detail all responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Work within a multidisciplinary team to provide an optimum level of care to the local population.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Maintain clear accurate records of all patient interventions.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues on a range of factual information and overcome any barriers to understanding.
Communicate effectively with patients and visitors by always showing courtesy. Answering enquiries within the limits of the role and referring more complex enquiries to appropriate staff.
The job description will fully detail all responsibilities
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- experience of working in healthcare
- experience working in a team
- experience in problem solving
Desirable
- working in band 3 role
- higher education certificates
- any experience working in Gynaecology
Skills
Essential
- good verbal and written communication skills
- can communicate sensitively
- good organisational skills
Desirable
- demonstrates evidence of personal development
- any experience in any other clinical speciality ie urology
- any IT skills
education
Essential
- good standard of secondary education
- any NVQ certificates
- any wider local or national training certificates
Desirable
- city and guilds certificates
- Excel spreadsheet skills
- clerical experince
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- experience of working in healthcare
- experience working in a team
- experience in problem solving
Desirable
- working in band 3 role
- higher education certificates
- any experience working in Gynaecology
Skills
Essential
- good verbal and written communication skills
- can communicate sensitively
- good organisational skills
Desirable
- demonstrates evidence of personal development
- any experience in any other clinical speciality ie urology
- any IT skills
education
Essential
- good standard of secondary education
- any NVQ certificates
- any wider local or national training certificates
Desirable
- city and guilds certificates
- Excel spreadsheet skills
- clerical experince
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
Address
ward c20 gynaecology warrington hospital
lovely lane
warrington
WA5 1QG
Employer's website
https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
