Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurodisability team based at Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre.
The applicant will need to provide evidence of working within a Hospital environment within the past 6 months and to have a good basic education and be committed to undertake any relevant qualifications. However, consideration will be given to those working in care work.
The role requires the applicant to have good communication and interpersonal skills. Your communication skills should be of a high standard and you should be committed to delivering an excellent service at all times. The right candidate must be flexible and be able to manage their time/workload effectively in a busy environment. This will enable them to support the trained staff in delivering care to a named group of patients from admission through to discharge.
You will become part of our Multidisciplinary Team and work alongside the Registered Nurses, providing direct care to our neurodisability patients.
Main Duties of the Job
Provide basic care needs to meet all activities of living, including nutritional needs, personal care needs, mobility needs, toileting needs, prevention of skin damage, and maintaining patient safety.
About Us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula, which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high-quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus, or ferry and within easy reach of the major cities of Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester, as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Date Posted
19 February 2025
Pay Scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference Number
408-24-1060-A
Job Locations
Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Job Description
Responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Desirable
* Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment
* Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence
* Able to provide support and reassurance to patients
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
* 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Employer Details
Employer Name: Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Rehabilitation Centre
Bebington
CH63 4JY
Employer's Website: wuth.nhs.uk
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