Ward Assistant

Job summary

This is an exciting new role with the Care of the elderly, there is an opportunity a permanent full time position for the role of the Ward Assistant. Gate 42 is a busy 45 bedded neck of femur fracture and Elderly medical unit which takes patients from the Emergency department or Gate 41. We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and passionate individual to join and become a ward assistant who is eager to maintain and organise busy wards. To be considered for this post, you must have experience with the above and preferable hospital experience. Ideal candidates need to demonstrate good organisational skills, is a logical thinking person, can prioritise their own workload and help support the nursing staff. Your role role is vital for the upkeeping of the ward.

Main duties of the job

This role is essential in helping the ward to maintain infection, prevention and control procedures in a robust manner ensuring total and professional compliance to avoidance of health care acquired infection. To maintain a robust stock control that will assist in achieving appropriate and cost effective management. To keep ward store cupboards tidy, clean, organised, appropriatley stocked and ensure floors are clear of items. To tidy, damp dust and stock up treatment room, clean utility room, including putting away dressings and fluids received from Pharmacy. To tidy, damp dust and stock up sluice including the decontamination and cleaning of all commodes. To clean apron and glove holders. To keep equipment rooms tidy and clean patient equipment on a daily basis, ensuring all leads are present and ready for use, and are labelled as clean and returned to the store in a timely manner.. To ensure all mattresses both static and rental are stored appropriately. To inspect mattresses on patients beds on a regular basis for stains, tears or sagging in order to condemn and request new. To help ensure that all the ward is tidy including nurses station, corridor and patient areas. To ensure all clutter is removed and broken/obsolete equipment is discarded appropriately.

About us

We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, car lease and home electronics schemes, working car

Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust

Address

Pinderfields Hospital

Wakefield

West Yorkshire

WF1 4DG

Employer's website

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

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