Health Care Assistant - Intermediate Care (Newton Community Hospital)
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Job summary
An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join the Community Intermediate Care Unit.
We are seeking highly enthusiastic and motivated individuals, with a passion for providing excellence within patient care, to join our team of friendly Nursing and Medical Staff at Newton Hospital.
The 32 bedded adult inpatient ward at Newton Community Hospital provides Intermediate Care in a community setting, including Nursing, Medical, Therapy and Social Care interventions for patients who require specialist care and support.
The post holder will be expected to deliver care of the highest standard and work closely with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
The ability to work as part of a team is essential and previous experience of Intermediate Care is required.
An Enhanced DBS Certificate with the checking of both the Children's and Adults' Barred Lists is required for this position.
Interview date to be confirmed
Please note - This vacancy may close sooner than expected, should sufficient applications be received.
Main duties of the job
- To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
- To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
- To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
- To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
- To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
- To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
- To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
About us
The Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.
From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.
The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.
Our Vision is to deliver 5 Star Patient Care:
- CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
- SAFETY that is of the highest standards
- COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
- SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
- PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients
Our achievements include:
- Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits. Accessible version available upon request.
Date posted
04 October 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
409-5640633
Job locations
Newton Community Hospital
Bradlegh Rd
Newton-Le-Willows
WA12 8RB
Employer details
Employer name
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Newton Community Hospital
Bradlegh Rd
Newton-Le-Willows
WA12 8RB
Employer's website
https://www.merseywestlancs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)








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