Choose Well - Choose WWL Job overview Rainbow ward is a busy, fast paced, acute Paediatric ward. We are looking to recruit a full time Health Care Assistant with experience in the hospital setting with the potential possibility of developing to a Band 3 HCA on completion of training. Main duties of the job The Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the ward team with supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective, safe patient focused care at all times. Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude. Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department. To support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives and carers are dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner. You will ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to. Working for our organisation 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. Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. Detailed job description and main responsibilities As a health care assistant you play a vital role in delivering high standards of care to our patients and families. Rainbow Ward is a busy paediatric ward, 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 patient 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 are able to work both independently and as part of a team. Effective communication skills are essential. Responsible for providing direct care to the defined group of patients under the direction of the registered nurse. Assists patients to undertake normal activities of daily living Follows care plans developed by the registered nurse Reports any changes in patients condition, untoward incidents or accidents to the senior nurse immediately Assists with the maintenance of ward cleanliness Assists in maintaining stock levels Assists with the transportation of patients, equipment and supplies Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Evidence of basic level qualification in English and Maths or able to demonstrate equivalent experience Experience Essential criteria Previous experience of working within a care environment. Skills Essential criteria Good communication and interpersonal skills Able to demonstrate a positive attitude and caring demeanour Ability to challenge unacceptable behaviour Knowledge Essential criteria An interest in healthcare services Additional Essential criteria 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 To keep informed of latest Trust News and Events, please subscribe to our social media accounts. You can follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Recruitment Information for Candidates Our Trust prefers candidates to submit applications online. Please contact the Recruitment Team on 01942 244000 if you have difficulty applying online. The Trust reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated closing date if there is a high volume of applications. We endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application by email or SMS text message. Guidance on Completing Your Application Applications are scored against the person specification, therefore we recommend that you use the supporting information section of your application form to demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role, providing illustrative examples where possible. On-Call Please note that some roles may require you to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational. Continuous Service WWL has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. and will recognise your continuous or 'unbroken' service in any Greater Manchester Local Authority or NHS organisation, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority; giving you access to our service-related benefits. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Healthcare Support Worker - Job Profile, Band 2 (PDF, 584.5KB) What WWL can offer you (PDF, 80.8KB) Applying for NHS vacancies guidance (PDF, 241.2KB)