Healthcare Support Worker - Aspull Ward

+ Function as a team member of the Multidisciplinary Team by assisting the Registered Nurse in the delivery of effective high quality patient care. All work undertaken by the post holder will be under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
+ Provide care/assistance to patients according to needs and problems identified in individual patient care plans.
+ Report condition, progress and problems encountered, to nurse in charge.
+ Assist in the administering of medication following appropriate training and supervision.
+ Escort patients to and from other departments and hospitals when required.

Working for our organisation
Choose Well - Choose WWL
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.
On-Call
Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota, if the role is predominantly operational.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful candidate will -
+ Participate in meetings and handover to discuss patients progress and care
+ Monitor and maintain stock level on ward / department
+ Undertake errand duties which include;
+ Transport specimens
+ Collect instruments / drugs
+ Collect case notes as required
+ Assist in the preparation of patient case notes as required.
+ Provide assistance with personal care
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