Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
About
Serving a population of over 618,000, with a workforce of around 10,500 dedicated and skilled staff, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is one of the UK's largest Trusts.
The Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services at 5 hospitals and 16 community sites. We believe that the communities we serve should have equal access to the highest standards of quality care. As a Trust, our vision is to provide 5 Star Patient Care. We strongly believe that the care provided should be consistently high quality, compassionate, and provide the best possible experience for our patients and their families.
Our Values
Underpinning our vision are the norms, rituals, and expected behaviours within the Trust. Following extensive engagement with staff across the Trust, our Trust values were developed and embedded into the organisation. They are the essence of what Team MWL stands for:
KIND
OPEN
INCLUSIVE
Key Details
Location: Southport & Ormskirk Hospital
Address: Town Lane Kew, Town Southport, Postcode: PR8 6PN
Contract type: Permanent - Must be able to work a rotational 7-day shift pattern of both day & night shifts.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Successful candidates must be available to work all required shifts over 7 days including earlies, lates, and nights.)
Salary
Salary: £23,615 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 2
Job Overview
Healthcare Assistants are a vital part of our MWL team, supporting nursing staff and patients across a wide range of specialties, wards, and departments across the Trust. We have exciting opportunities available across both Southport and Ormskirk sites at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospital.
Responsibilities
1. The post-holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
2. Support the qualified Nursing Staff in maintaining high standards of nursing care to patients.
3. Assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conducive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
4. Accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
5. Ensure that entries made in nursing documentation are correct, legible, and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
6. Understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
7. Ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives, and other staff is considered at all times.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable criteria
* NVQ Level 2 in Health Care Support, or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
* Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
* Experience of working in a team
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
Skills
Essential criteria
* Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
* Good interpersonal skills
* Able to work within a team
* Able to accept direction and guidance
* Aware of own limitations
* Flexible in working hours
* Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively
* Reliable and professional
* Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations
* Inclusive and non-judgmental
* Punctual, motivated, and committed
* Effective role model demonstrating Trust values
* Basic IT skills
Other
Essential criteria
* Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention.
* Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support
* Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may involve chronic health conditions or patient end of life care.
* Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
* Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids.
* Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours.
Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust. We hope to welcome you to Team MWL very soon.
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