Aspull ward is a busy, 28 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic unit. 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. If you are a dynamic individual with a passion for providing high quality care to our patients please apply for this part time post.
This role is 37.5 hours per week and involves working a shift pattern across 7 days Monday - Sunday, including days and nights.
This role is fixed term for 10 months to provide maternity leave cover. NHS Employees are required to 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 maternity cover and will end June 2027 or when the substantive post holder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. You must ensure you have unrestricted right to work in the UK as we are unable to provide sponsorship
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.
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.
- People at the Heart
- Listen and Involve
- Kind and Respectful
- ONE Team
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. 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.
As a health care assistant you play a vital role in delivering high standards of care to our patients on Aspull ward
Aspull ward is a busy Trauma & Orthopaedic 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
