Health Care Assistant – Cardiology
Join to apply for the Health Care Assistant - Cardiology role at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. 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 a 7 bed day ward with staff rotation between the areas.
You will need to complete the care certificate programme and will be supported to do so. Health Care Assistants 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.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients. The Trust is situated on the Wirral peninsula, with a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside. It operates one of the largest and busiest acute trusts in the North West, comprising the only Emergency Department in Wirral, employing over 6,000 staff and serving approximately 400,000 people.
Responsibilities
* Complete the care certificate programme with support.
* Work within the multidisciplinary team to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.
* Provide personal care activities to support patients during their admission.
* Promote the physical and emotional well‑being of patients under care.
Key Information
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Contact
For further details or informal visits contact:
name: Jan Sherlock – Ward Manager
email: janetsherlock@nhs.net
phone: 0151 604 7028
Please contact Sr Sherlock, Butler, Gratton or Watson for further details.
Ward 32, CCU & CDS
Ext 2325
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