Health Care Support Worker - Stroke Ward 15B

We want talented and enthusiastic people from all backgrounds to join #TeamMWL, with us you can learn, grow and develop yourself and your career, realising your true ambitions and aspirations. Whatever you’re looking for in your career, you’ll find it here at MWL.

Job overview:

• To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
• To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
• To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conducive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
• To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
• To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
• To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
• To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.

Main duties of the job:

• To provide the patients with assistance to maintain their hygiene and provide all personal care as required.
• Assist with feeding and mobilising as per therapy guidelines.
• To complete patients' individual paperwork, such as body-maps, skin bundles and fluid balance charts.

Person specification:

Qualifications:

• Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
• NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1).

Knowledge & Experience:

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures.
• Experience of working in a team.
• Experience of working in a patient care/health related role.

Skills:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Able to work within a team.
• Able to accept direction and guidance.
• Aware of own limitations.
• Able to prioritise own workload and manage time effectively.
• Flexible, adaptable and responsive to change.
• Reliable and professional.
• Ability to cope in stressful and challenging situations.
• Inclusive and non-judgmental.
• Punctual, motivated and committed.
• Effective role model demonstrating Trust values.
• Basic IT skills.

Other:

• Frequent, moderate effort for several short periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patients personal care.
• Occasional requirement for concentration, with few competing demands for attention.
• Aware that developing resilience to distressing situations is necessary without losing the ability to care compassionately.
• Aware of the process for accessing staff health and wellbeing support.
• Occasional exposure to distressing situations which may care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death.
• Able to carry out direct personal care as required on ward or department.
• Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours.

Thank you for considering an application to work for Mersey West Lancashire NHS Trust. MWL is an exciting and forward-thinking NHS Trust who are one of the best places to work for in England.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We actively cultivate a professional environment of fairness, equality, dignity, and respect for all individuals. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and value the unique skills, perspective and experience you bring.