Job Title
EAU & Ward 6 Health Care Assistant, Band 3, West Cumberland Hospital, 37.5 hours, Permanent
Overview
An exciting opportunity to become a permanent Healthcare Assistant on the Emergency Assessment Unit, Ward 6 & SDEC at WCH. The Emergency Assessment Unit is a 27‑bed acute care area that soon will transform into a Same Day Emergency Care unit and a Ward 6 Short Stay unit. Our fast‑paced, acute environment delivers safe, effective, quality patient‑centred care.
Responsibilities
* Assist registered nurses or other health‑care practitioners in providing high‑quality patient care.
* Undertake clinical activities, when trained and competent, using appropriate equipment.
* Maintain patient privacy and dignity at all times, providing care that is compassionate and sensitive.
* Work as an effective member of the multi‑disciplinary team, contributing to departmental objectives.
* Continuously develop and maintain competencies in nursing tasks to ensure high‑quality, safe care.
* Support housekeeping and ward duties: keep general tidiness, replenish stock, and ensure clinical equipment is clean, working and properly stored.
* Contribute to departmental work under direct or indirect supervision of registered or assistant practitioners.
* Participate in training and professional development opportunities offered by the Trust.
Qualifications
* Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent knowledge/experience in a range of clinical care duties.
* Knowledge of theoretical principles, clinical observations, and data protection legislation.
* Experience of a range of care and related procedures.
* National Care Certificate or commitment to complete within 12 weeks of commencing employment.
* Numeracy and literacy at Level 2.
* Relevant additional training for Clinical Support Workers.
Skills and Aptitudes
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and active listening skills.
* Time‑keeping, planning and prioritisation skills.
* Basic IT skills to use electronic patient records and other Trust systems.
* Analytical and judgement skills for decision‑making based on patient interactions.
* Understanding of holistic, person‑centred care and related procedures.
* Attention to detail and the ability to use initiative appropriately.
* Compassionate, caring and empathetic approach to patient care.
* Motivated and proactive, capable of working independently or as part of a team.
* Willingness to undertake job‑related training and multi‑disciplinary competencies.
* Personal resilience under pressure, courteous professional image, reliability, adaptability and dependability.
Personal Circumstances
* Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
* Flexible and versatile approach to meet service needs.
* Ability to travel between Trust sites or attend off‑site meetings/training.
Benefits
* 27‑day holiday scheme rising to 33 days after 10 years.
* Flexible working scheme.
* NHS discounts.
* Salary‑sacrifice schemes, including lease cars and Cycle to Work.
* Excellent opportunities for development.
* Competitive NHS pension scheme.
* Free, confidential counselling and information service (Vivup).
Additional Information
Applicants requiring a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa must meet the UKVI salary threshold or have the occupation listed on the Immigration Salary List. Eligibility must be verified before applying; otherwise, the application will not be progressed. Disclosure & Barring Service checks are required and the cost will be deducted from salary. The Trust may offer relocation assistance for successful applicants moving to the region.
Application Deadline
12 December 2025 23:59
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