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Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

HCA

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Job summary

SDEC is a very busy unit dealing with medical , surgical and emergency patients

HCA'S within our department are an integral part of our team ,but must be confident in managing their own workload.

Working on SDEC is extremely rewarding and interesting , and as a HCA you will work in all areas of our department.

HCA'S on SDEC have a varied role , and there all always opportunities for further learning

Main duties of the job

main duties of the job include

a)supporting the trained nursing team

b)providing personal care to all our patients

c)Providing food and drink to all our patients, dealing with food and kitchen hygiene

d)ensuring SDEC is clean and tidy at all times

e)Completing any clinical tasks requested ie )venepuncture , cannulation ECG monitoring

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.

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-ANC3SDEC-1105

Job locations

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that we provide a high-quality standard of care to our patients by ensuring the candidate is provided with up to date in house training from the practice-based educator, which will develop the staff`sclinical skills to a high standard. Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Teaching Hospital has clear expectations of the competencies to be achieved in their role. All CSWs joining the Trust are expected tocomplete Care Certificate and work towards a level 2 recognised Healthcare award and maintain up to date mandatory training requirements.

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Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that we provide a high-quality standard of care to our patients by ensuring the candidate is provided with up to date in house training from the practice-based educator, which will develop the staff`sclinical skills to a high standard. Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Teaching Hospital has clear expectations of the competencies to be achieved in their role. All CSWs joining the Trust are expected tocomplete Care Certificate and work towards a level 2 recognised Healthcare award and maintain up to date mandatory training requirements.

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Person Specification

clinical competancy

Essential

  • general school qualification
  • good communication skills
  • experience within acute care setting

Desirable

  • care certificate
  • cannulation certificate
  • venepuncture certificate
  • ECG competency

general education

Essential

  • evidence of general education
  • care experience
  • good comunication

Desirable

  • care certificate in health and social care level 3
  • Experience within acute care setting
  • plan for care future

character

Essential

  • evidence of good character
  • evidence of desire to work in care

Desirable

  • previous recommendation form care setting
  • evidence of care qualification
Person Specification

clinical competancy

Essential

  • general school qualification
  • good communication skills
  • experience within acute care setting

Desirable

  • care certificate
  • cannulation certificate
  • venepuncture certificate
  • ECG competency

general education

Essential

  • evidence of general education
  • care experience
  • good comunication

Desirable

  • care certificate in health and social care level 3
  • Experience within acute care setting
  • plan for care future

character

Essential

  • evidence of good character
  • evidence of desire to work in care

Desirable

  • previous recommendation form care setting
  • evidence of care qualification

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

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG


Employer's website

https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFT

Address

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG


Employer's website

https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SDEC manager

Jill Nuckley

jill.nuckley@whh.nhs.uk

01925664225

Details

Date posted

05 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

370-ANC3SDEC-1105

Job locations

Warrington Hospital

Lovely Lane

Warrington

WA51QG


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