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- Prif leoliad
- General Surgery
- Gradd
- Band 2
- Contract
- Parhaol
- Oriau
- Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
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- 408-25-788
- Cyflogwr
- Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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- NHS
- Gwefan
- SEU, Wirral University Teaching Hospital
- Tref
- Upton
- Cyflog
- £24,465 per annum
- Cyfnod cyflog
- Yn flynyddol
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- 24/09/2025 23:59
Teitl cyflogwr

Health Care Assistant - Surgical Emergency Unit
Band 2
To discover why you should consider applying for a role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, please watch our video and hear directly from our staff about what it’s truly like to work at WUTH and its surrounding areas: https://youtu.be/Z5oMaNXprn8
Trosolwg o'r swydd
The Surgical Emergency Unit is looking for a dynamic and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our team. If you thrive in a fast paced environment and are keen to learn and develop then this role is for you.
We are a 20 bedded unit that provides urgent care and assessment for a diverse range of acutely unwell surgical patients.
We also have an ambulatory area, that comprises of 6 trollies and 14 chairs, providing initial assessment for patients referred via their general practitioners. No day is ever the same; it is a fast paced area that provides excellent patient care.
We are a positive team that strives to provide an environment that is enjoyable to work in, supportive and actively encourages people to progress and learn.
We welcome people from all backgrounds of healthcare and welcome the different skills you could bring to our unit.
This post is a permanent, part time position with the expectation that you would rotate between days, nights and weekends.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
- Provide personal care for patients including bathing, assisting with toileting, feeding and care in the last days of life
- Works in accordance to the Trust policies and procedures
- Provides support/ guidance to new starters and others as appropriate
- Assists the registered nurses in administering direct patient care
- Informs registered nurses of changes in patients' condition or observations.
- Prioritise own workload
- Acts as escort and chaperone as required
- Communicates with patients/ carers/ relatives considering patients individual needs.
- Assist in keeping ward area clean and tidy and complies with infection control policy.
- Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of essential ward equipment.
- Undertakes some clerical duties such as answering telephone, greeting new patients, filing.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
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.
Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Health Care Assistant - Surgical Emergency Unit position available at WUTH.
Manyleb y person
Knowledge & Skills
Meini prawf dymunol
- 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
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Understand when to seek support and advice
- Aware of personal and professional limitations
- A positive attitude and ability to act on feedback
- Polite, friendly, approachable and self-motivated
- Ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
Meini prawf hanfodol
- 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.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience working in a clinical environment
- Experience working in the NHS
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Natalie Mangan
- Teitl y swydd
- Ward Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0151 482 7912
Rhestr swyddi gyda Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a Bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector