Job Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for HCA's to join the Maternity Team at Wirral University Teaching Hospital. The role will involve supporting registered Midwives in caring for mum's and babies on the Delivery Suite and Maternity Ward, supporting the Midwife in Maternity Triage and being part of the Maternity Theatre Team on Delivery Suite.
The post involves assisting staff in the efficient running of the Delivery Suite predominately, whilst also supporting the Theatre and Ward areas. We are looking for experienced HCA's who can be part of the team providing great maternity care, ensuring the Delivery Suite is clean and well prepared for women arriving to give birth. The role involves shift work, including days, nights and weekend working. The post holder needs to have NVQ2 in Healthcare or be recruited on an apprenticeship scheme.
Main duties of the job
* Maintain stock levels and general housekeeping duties of the department(s).
* Be aware of the need for safety of patients, staff and visitors at all times.
* Report any hazards to the person in charge, completing incident reports as necessary.
* Support with reception and welcoming patients and relatives in the clinical area.
* Ensure adequate supplies of laundry and dispose of any dirty laundry according to policy.
* Assist the Registered Midwife and theatre team in administering direct patient care acting as a runner to scrub nurse.
* Prepare and maintain the theatre environment ready for immediate use.
* Clean and restock infant resusitaires for use.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
* Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care OR a good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment (Please discuss the apprenticeship opportunities available to aid the completion of the qualification with the recruiting manager).
* Completion of the Care Certificate theory and practice standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust.
Desirable
* Experience working in a clinical environment.
* Experience working in the NHS.
Personal Attributes Essential
* Understand when to seek support and advice.
* Aware of personal and professional limitations.
* Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback.
* Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated.
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
Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address
Arrowe Park Hospital
Arrowe Park Road
Upton
CH49 5PE
Employer's website
https://www.wuth.nhs.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr