Job Summary
Langtree ward is a busy, fast paced, acute Surgical ward. We are looking to recruit a part time Healthcare Support Worker (1 x 24 hours and 1 x 36 hours).
There are 2 roles available: One role is 24 hours per week and one role is 36 hours per week. They both involve working a shift pattern across 7 days Monday - Sunday, including days and nights.
This vacancy is open to all internal and external candidates. NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager's agreement for a secondment arrangement prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it has been established to provide cover for an employee on maternity leave. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting/secondment basis, there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Support Worker will work as part of the ward team with supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective, safe patient focused care at all times.
1. Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude.
2. Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department.
3. Support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives, and carers are dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner.
4. Ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to.
About Us
Choose Well - Choose WWL
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals 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.
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: 20 February 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £23,615 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 302-25-6993781S
Job locations:
Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
Wigan Lane
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Job Description
As a Health Care Support Worker, you play a vital role in delivering high standards of care to our patients on Langtree Ward.
Langtree Ward is a busy surgical ward, and you will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure all patients are cared for and treated with dignity and respect. Your duties will be varied and include assisting patients with personal hygiene, assisting patients during meal times, talking and listening to patients, and working in partnership with patients, carers, and the wider team.
This is a very demanding and challenging role; you will need to be compassionate and caring and have a passion for this type of work. You will need to demonstrate that you are highly motivated, enthusiastic, well-organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills are essential.
1. Responsible for providing direct care to the defined group of patients under the direction of the registered nurse.
2. Assists patients to undertake normal activities of daily living.
3. Follows care plans developed by the registered nurse.
4. Reports any changes in patients' condition, untoward incidents, or accidents to the senior nurse immediately.
5. Assists with the maintenance of ward cleanliness.
6. Assists in maintaining stock levels.
7. Assists with the transportation of patients, equipment, and supplies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
* Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills.
* Effective communication skills - written and verbal.
Knowledge Essential
* Effective understanding of confidentiality.
Skills Essential
* Proven ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others.
* Effective team player.
* Effective customer service skills.
* Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds.
Additional Essential
* Proven ability to be flexible in your 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.
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/
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