Health Care Assistant - Wigan, United Kingdom - Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Wigan, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Are you considering taking your first step onto the nursing ladder?

We are seeking a Health Care Assistant to commence on Pemberton Ward within in the Division of Medicine.

The role will require you to work across all areas in the Trust which includes those that are designated as positive, asymptomatic and negative COVID wards.

Function as a team member of the Multidisciplinary Team by assisting the Registered Nurse in the delivery of effective high quality patient care.

All work undertaken by the postholder will be under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh 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.

Key results from the job holder

Planning and Organisational Duties

Participate in meetings and handover to discuss patients progress and care
Monitor and maintain stock level on ward / department.
Undertake errand duties which include;
Transporting specimens
Collecting instruments / drugs
Collecting case notes as required
Assist in the preparation of patient case notes as required.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

To communicate effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and high quality care is provided to all patients
Maintain effective working relationships with ward colleagues particularly those highlighted within the organisational chart above.

Responsibility for Finance

To be aware of the need for cost effective use of resources when delivering the service
Liaise with Estates and Works Departments in respect of all maintenance issues
Check the ward has sufficient stock to meet the patient and staff needs
Complete daily checking of equipment and returning of equipment to loan store.

Responsibility for Human Resources

Adhere to Trust Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
Ensure compliance with Mandatory training requirements in accordance with Trust Policy

Responsibility for Health & Safety

Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act the post holder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions.

This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

Responsibility for Teaching