Job summaryFull Time and Part Post Available across both Ward 4A and 4CWard 4A - 37.5 hoursWard 4C - 34.5 hoursAn exciting opportunity as arisen to join the team on Ward 4A and Ward 4C as a healthcare assistant.
We are looking for committed individuals to work alongside the team in providing personal care for the patients.
Ward 4A is a surgical ward specialising in general surgery and urology.
Main duties of the jobTo provide personal care for patients on the ward.
To assist with dietary needs of the patients.
To work alongside the team to ensure patients needs are met
About usMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.
We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.
Our services:
Acute CareProviding emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.
Primary CareProviding primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.
Community ServicesProviding adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.
Specialist Regional ServicesWe provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.
Achievements:- Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
- Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
- National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme
DetailsDate posted23 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 2
Salary£25,272 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time
Reference number409-8240865
Job locationsWhiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.Advertising date: 23rd September 2026Closing date: 30th September 2026Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026Proposed Interview date: TBCPlease note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.Advertising date: 23rd September 2026Closing date: 30th September 2026Shortlisting date: 1st October 2026Proposed Interview date: TBCPlease note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
SkillsEssential- 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
- Flexible in working hours
- 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
OtherEssential- 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.
- Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Completion of Trust Care Certificate within 4 months of appointment
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills
Desirable- NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Experience of working in a team
Desirable- Experience of working in a patient care/health related role
SkillsEssential- 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
- Flexible in working hours
- 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
OtherEssential- 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.
- Frequent exposure to blood or body fluids
- Occasional exposure to patients with challenging behaviours
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
AddressWhiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
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Employer detailsEmployer nameMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
AddressWhiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
Employer's websiteApply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Matron General Surgery and Urology
Alison Powell
alison.powell@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
01514261600
DetailsDate posted23 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 2
Salary£25,272 a year
per annum, pro rata
ContractPermanent
Working patternFull-time,
Part-time
Reference number409-8240865
Job locationsWhiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L35 5DR
United Kingdom
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