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Health Care Assistant - Ward M1
The closing date is 19 February 2026
M1 is a 30-bed medically optimised older adult ward that also supports up to 10 escalation beds during periods of increased demand. The ward provides care for patients who are clinically stable but require ongoing nursing support, monitoring, and discharge planning. M1 is not a rehabilitation ward; however, preventing de‑conditioning and maintaining independence are key priorities within the patient's agreed care plan.
The ward predominantly supports frail older adults with complex needs, including cognitive impairment, reduced mobility, and long-term conditions. When required, M1 also supports a small number of dermatology patients (typically 1‑2) to assist with patient flow across the Trust.
The Healthcare Assistant plays a vital role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate, and person‑centred care under the supervision of registered nurses. The post holder will support patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration, safe mobilisation, and comfort, while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
The ward aims to support patients to return to their usual place of residence wherever possible; however, some patients may require ongoing discharge planning while awaiting assessment beds, rehabilitation placements or 24‑hour care homes. Healthcare Assistants contribute to a safe ward environment, effective teamwork, and positive patient and family experience.
Main duties of the job
* Assist the Registered Nurse in administering direct patient care.
* Communicate clearly with patients, carers, relatives and all members of the multidisciplinary team.
* Communication with patients including discussion on patient comfort and safety and recording of communications on Wirral Millennium.
* Prioritising own workload.
* Inform qualified staff of changes in patient's condition or observations.
* Escort and chaperone patients as appropriate.
* Communicate with patients/carers taking into consideration the needs of the individual.
* Undertake some clerical duties such as filing.
* Undertake ordering of supplies, within agreed stock levels, ensuring stored correctly.
* Ensure availability, cleanliness and maintenance of equipment.
* Assist in the safe handling of patients valuables and property.
* Adhere to Wirral Hospital objectives, policies, protocols and guidelines.
* Report any concerns or anxieties that patients disclose to the appropriate health care professional in charge of patient care.Participate in ward safety huddles and raise concerns as required.
* Actively participate in maintaining patient comfort and support patients to change position to maintain healthy skin integrity.
About us
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.
Job responsibilities
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training
* 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.
* Experience working in a clinical environment.
* Experience working in the NHS.
Knowledge and Skills
* 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
* 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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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