Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join a caring, supportive and dynamic team.Ward 32 is an acute cardiology ward with a 7 bed CCU and also a 7 bed day ward with staff rotation between the areas.Main duties of the jobYou will need to complete the care certificate programme and will be supported to do so.Health Care Assistant's (HCA) are required to work within the multidisciplinary team ensuring the department is a safe, clean and welcoming place for patients, visitors and staff.Day to day tasks will primarily include supporting with a range of personal care activities and supporting individual patient needs during their hospital admission and promoting the physical and emotional well-being of the individuals under their care.About usAll 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 xc2xa3337m.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.Date posted21 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salaryxc2xa323,615 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number408-25-155Job locationsArrowe Park HospitalArrowe Park roadUptonCH49 5PEJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Clinical Support Worker position available with WUTH.Person SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsDesirable

• 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 AttributesEssential

• Understand when to seek support and advice
• Aware of personal and professional limitations
• 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 & TrainingEssential

• 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
• Completion of the Care Certificate theory and practice standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust

Desirable

• Experience working in a clinical environment
• Experience working in the NHS

Person SpecificationKnowledge and SkillsDesirable

• 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 AttributesEssential

• Understand when to seek support and advice
• Aware of personal and professional limitations
• 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 & TrainingEssential

• 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
• Completion of the Care Certificate theory and practice standards within 12 weeks of commencing employment with the Trust

Desirable

• Experience working in a clinical environment
• Experience working in the NHS

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