Job summary Are you considering taking your first step onto the nursing ladder?We are seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to commence on Shevington Ward within in the Division of Medicine.If you wish to be considered for this position please click apply now to complete an application form. Throughout the application form, and particularly in the supporting information, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria on the person specification. Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage. Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. Main duties of the job Function as a team member of the Multidisciplinary Team by assisting the Registered Nurse in the delivery of effective high quality patient care. All work undertaken by the postholder will be under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. About us Choose Well - Choose WWL Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that 'happy staff, makes for happy patients'. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement, and living our values 'the WWL Way'. WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. With this in mind we are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs. Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-6987200M Job locations Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Job description Job responsibilities Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals. Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested. Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision. Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual. Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken. Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patients health and well-being or any possible risks. Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff. Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds. Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities. Job description Job responsibilities Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals. Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested. Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision. Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual. Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken. Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patients health and well-being or any possible risks. Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff. Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds. Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities. Person Specification Addtional Essential Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust Ability to work internal rotational shifts Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Proven ability to be flexible in your approach Knowledge Essential Effective understanding of confidentiality Skills Essential Effective communication skills - written and verbal Effective customer service skills Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds Experience Essential Proven ability to remain calm under pressure Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others Effective team player Demonstrable ability to follow instructions Qualifications Essential Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills Person Specification Addtional Essential Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust Ability to work internal rotational shifts Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation Proven ability to be flexible in your approach Knowledge Essential Effective understanding of confidentiality Skills Essential Effective communication skills - written and verbal Effective customer service skills Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds Experience Essential Proven ability to remain calm under pressure Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others Effective team player Demonstrable ability to follow instructions Qualifications Essential Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills 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 Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Albert Edward Infirmary Wigan Lane Wigan WN1 2NN Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)