About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for x2 HCA's to join M1. We have a full time 37.5 hour and a part time at 32.25 hours per week available.
M1 is a 30-bed medically optimised older adult ward that also supports up to 10 escalation beds during periods of increased demand. The ward provides care for patients who are clinically stable but require ongoing nursing support, monitoring, and discharge planning. M1 is not a rehabilitation ward; however, preventing de-conditioning and maintaining independence are key priorities within the patient's agreed care plan.
The ward predominantly supports frail older adults with complex needs, including cognitive impairment, reduced mobility, and long-term conditions.
The Healthcare Assistant plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care under the supervision of registered nurses. The post holder will support patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration, safe mobilisation, and comfort, while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
The ward aims to support patients to return to their usual place of residence wherever possible; however, some patients may require ongoing discharge planning while awaiting assessment beds, rehabilitation placements or 24-hour care homes. Healthcare Assistants contribute to a safe ward environment, effective teamwork, and positive patient and family experience.
Main duties of the job
Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care. Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium. Prioritising own workload. Inform qualified staff of changes in patient's condition or observations. Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate. Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual. Undertake some clerical duties such as filing. Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly. Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment . Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property. Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines. Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care. Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required. Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrity.
About us
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills Desirable
Previous experience and training of manual handling patients using appropriate equipment Can demonstrate an understanding of the importance of promoting patient independence Able to provide support and reassurance to patients.
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training Essential
Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE Grade A-C, NVQ2) in Health & Social Care OR ? A good standard of general education to GCSE level and the agreement to undertake the relevant L2 qualification on appointment
Desirable
Experience working in a clinical environment Experience working in the NHS
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.
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Employer details Employer name Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Address Clatterbridge Hospital
Clatterbridge Road
Wirral
CH63 4JY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.wuth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)