Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Ward 3
The closing date is 18 March 2026
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our enthusiastic team on Ward 3 (Surgical Day Case Unit). The patient centred team focus on safely admitting all surgical elective patients and recovering patient's postoperatively, leading up to their discharge home.
We cover a variety of surgical specialities including ENT, Breast, Urology, Colorectal, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastics, Vascular, Ophthalmology and Pain. As a department our nursing team deliver high standards of care, we are looking for a conscientious, reliable and energetic person to join our team.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Healthcare Support Worker will work as part of the ward team with supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective, safe patient focused care at all times. Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude. Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department. To support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives and carers are dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner. You will ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to.
About us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals 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.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Job responsibilities
* General nursing duties and setting up of clinics.
* Ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff, (maintaining infection control policies), assisting with general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.
* Supporting our nursing & medical teams to provide a high standard of care.
* Assisting with procedures and treatments, preventing patient harm.
* Documentation (written and electronic).
* Attending and contributing to staff meetings and audit.
* Keeping up to date with mandatory training.
* Completing patient's observations/tasks such as patient temperature, weighing, and fluid balance checks as required.
* Being involved in the admission & discharge processes.
* Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision.
* Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.
* Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.
* Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patients health and well-being or any possible risks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care qualification / BTEC Level 3 in Health and Social Care / Care Certificate completed including the required clinical competencies.
* Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills.
* Effective communication skills - written and verbal.
Knowledge
* Effective understanding of confidentiality.
Skills
* Proven ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others.
* Effective team player.
* Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds.
Additional
* Proven ability to be flexible in your approach.
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.
Employer name
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a yearpro rata, per annum
#J-18808-Ljbffr