Health Care Support Worker - 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

1 week 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 an Healthcare Support Workers to commence on Astley Ward within the Division of Medicine.

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 post holder 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.

Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals

Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested.

Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision

Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual.

Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.

Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patient's health and well-being or any possible risks.

Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.

Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.

Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.