Job summary
We are hosting a Substantive Health Care Assistant Recruitment Event on Saturday 13th April2024 between 10:00am-4:00pm.
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity and to be interviewed on the day, please submit your online application form and confirm your first, second and third preference.
The event will take place in the Education, Training and Conference Centre, Nightingale House, Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, L35 5DR.
Healthcare Assistants are a vital part of our MWL team, they support nursing staff and patients across a wide range of specialties, wards, and department across the Trust.We have exciting opportunities available across both Whiston and St. Helens sites at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital in the following areas:
You must be available to work ALL required shifts over 7 days including earlies, lates and nights due to service demands.
We welcome and encourage a range of individual with various race, ethnicity and cultural backgrounds to join our outstanding team and consider a career as a Healthcare Assistant. Becoming an HCA can be the perfect entry point into the NHS with the qualities and skills required. Many individuals possess the right transferrable skills and core values developed from different sectors and have experiences providing care for others.
Main duties of the job
- The post-holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 entres 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
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.
- To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
- To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- 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 entres 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
CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
- To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.
- To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
- To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care Support, or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Experience within a care setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills & effective record management
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
- Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative when necessary
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 in Health Care Support, or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
- Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
- Experience within a care setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills & effective record management
- Ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
- Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative when necessary
Other
Essential
- Flexible and adaptable approach
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.
