Job summarySenior Health Care Assistant - Ward 3A Plastic SurgeryBand 3 - Part Time 30 HoursThe post holder supports the team of health professionals to enable them to provide an effective, caring, seamless service to patients and their families by carrying out assigned tasks and by being involved in direct care under the supervision of a qualified nurse
Main duties of the job- 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 conductive 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 ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
- To be able to work autonomously as required and to receive close supervision and instruction as necessary.
- To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
- To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
- To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
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 3
Salary£25,760 to £27,476 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number409-8172398
Job locationsWhiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L355DR
United Kingdom
Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.Advertising date: 22nd September 2026Closing date: 29th September 2026Shortlisting date: TBCProposed Interview date: TBCPlease note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.Job description
Job responsibilitiesPlease ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.Advertising date: 22nd September 2026Closing date: 29th September 2026Shortlisting date: TBCProposed Interview date: TBCPlease note, this post may close earlier than advertised if a sufficient number of applications are received.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
- Experience of working in a team
SkillsEssential- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
- 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 long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care.
- Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks.
- 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
- Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death.
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure.
Person Specification
QualificationsEssential- NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
- Care Certificate (equivalent to level 1)
- Literacy and numeracy functional skills level 2 or equivalent
KnowledgeEssential- Knowledge of personal care and related procedures
- Demonstrable experience of working in a patient care/health related role
- Knowledge of relevant legislation related to healthcare
- Experience of working in a team
SkillsEssential- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats
- Good interpersonal skills
- Able to work within a team
- Experience of supporting junior staff and learners
- 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 long periods during the shift such as manual handling patients to supporting patient's personal care.
- Concentration, focus and frequent record keeping requirements. Carrying out time critical tasks.
- 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
- Daily exposure to distressing situations which may include challenging behaviour, care of chronic health conditions, patient end of life care/care after death.
- Able to carry out direct clinical care as required on ward or department.
- Potential blood or body fluids exposure.
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
L355DR
United Kingdom
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Employer detailsEmployer nameMersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
AddressWhiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L355DR
United Kingdom
Employer's websiteApply through our website
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Ward Manager
Jessica Berry
jessica.berry2@merseywestlancs.nhs.uk
01514307605
DetailsDate posted23 September 2026
Pay schemeAgenda for change
BandBand 3
Salary£25,760 to £27,476 a year
per annum
ContractPermanent
Working patternPart-time
Reference number409-8172398
Job locationsWhiston Hospital
Warrington Road
Prescot
L355DR
United Kingdom
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