Job summary We're looking for compassionate and caring Nursing Assistant with a passion to be a key part of the patient care journey here at Leigh Infirmary within the early pregnancy unit. Our staff take great pride in the essential work we do in supporting our patients and their families are committed to delivering consistent, high quality, patient focused care. Main duties of the job Your role will be to support registered nurses in order for the patient's needs to be holistically met. You will support the Clinicians, nurses and nurse Specialist in early pregnancy, menopause and recurrent miscarriage clinics, working flexible over 7 days a week. You will be required to have a keen interest in women's health. All work undertaken by the post holder will be under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. About us 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 '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. At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 302-25-6853871S Job locations Leigh Infirmary Ward 2 Leigh WN7 1HS Job description Job responsibilities Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of assessed and evaluated programmes of care. To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To communicate effectively. On occasions, the job holder may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances. Maintain discretion and understanding of confidentiality and data protection. Perform and record clinical observations with competency including blood pressure, temperature, respiration's and pulse. Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Care professionals. Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate. Job description Job responsibilities Working within the multidisciplinary team supporting the delivery of assessed and evaluated programmes of care. To adhere to all Trust policies and procedures. To communicate effectively. On occasions, the job holder may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances. Maintain discretion and understanding of confidentiality and data protection. Perform and record clinical observations with competency including blood pressure, temperature, respiration's and pulse. Ensure the privacy, dignity and safety of individuals is maintained at all times. Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Care professionals. Demonstrate the ability to recognise changing priorities, seeking advice and guidance from the Registered Nurse or other registered care professionals as appropriate. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care qualification Desirable Interest in women's health/early pregnancy Skills Essential Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills Effective communication skills - written and verbal Effective understanding of confidentiality Effective customer service skills Demonstrable ability to follow instructions Experience Essential Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others Proven ability to remain calm under pressure Effective team player Additional Essential Proven ability to be flexible in your approach Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care qualification Desirable Interest in women's health/early pregnancy Skills Essential Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills Effective communication skills - written and verbal Effective understanding of confidentiality Effective customer service skills Demonstrable ability to follow instructions Experience Essential Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others Proven ability to remain calm under pressure Effective team player Additional Essential Proven ability to be flexible in your approach Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds 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 Leigh Infirmary Ward 2 Leigh WN7 1HS Employer's website http://www.wwl.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)