Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Rainbow Ward
Wrightington Wigan & Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Wigan, WN1 2NNView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
We are looking for motivated and passionate Senior Healthcare Support Workers to contibute to the amazing care already provided on our Paediatric Unit...
We know that no two days are the same and it's hard to fit everything on one page, however, the following are an example of the duties our Healthcare Support Workers do every day in their role.
1. Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals.
2. Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested.
3. Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision.
4. Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual.
5. Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.
6. Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patient's health and well-being or any possible risks.
7. Undertake observations/tasks such as patient temperature, weighing, fluid checks as directed
8. Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.
9. Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.
10. Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.
- The post holder will provide the highest standards of nursing care to children and their families
- The post holder will be an effective communicator in all aspects of their duties both in direct and indirect patient care.
- The post holder will work in collaboration with the healthcare teams
- The post holder will work within the confines of their mandatory and statutory obligations
- The post holder will undertake delegated nursing tasks as deemed necessary to enhance the care of the patient, some of which may be competency based.
- The post holder will assess and report risk to the nurse/lead clinician. The post holder will assist in the orientation and education of new staff.
- Take responsibility for, prioritise and manage own workload to support the clinical team.
- Work without direct supervision once deemed competent, using experience and knowledge to ensure the highest quality care is delivered
- Promote and maintain a safe and comfortable therapeutic environment for patients and their families.
- Carry out additional clinical skills once trained and deemed competent. These can be specific to the clinical area.
- Create and maintain relationships with patients, parent/carers, offering advice and support where necessary. Accompany patients to other areas of the hospital for specialised treatment.
- Prepare patient for and assist with specific clinical and non clinical procedures appropriate to the clinical area.
- Participate in patient assessment (with direct supervision and after appropriate delegation from the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner), to deliver high standards of care.
- Perform area specific clinical competencies to enhance the delivery of patient care/therapy.
- Under supervision follow individual care treatment plans, and report any changes immediately to the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner.
- Work effectively as part of a team.
- Maintain effective communication with patients, relatives and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a variety of communication skills in accordance with the patient group.
- Contribute to clear concise patient records and documentation adhering to national standards and trust policies and procedures.
- Obtain consent prior to giving care/therapy in accordance with Trust Consent Policy.
- Undertake transfer/escort of patients from one area to another after appropriate delegation from the Registered Practitioner within their scope of practice.
- Provide clinical care/therapy in accordance with infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is proud to provide high-quality acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, our staff are central to everything we do -- we believe that happy staff make for happy patients, and this ethos underpins our culture and our success.
We have a strong, recognised track record in staff engagement and in living our values:
People at the Heart
- ONE Team
We are committed to placing patients at the heart of every decision and delivering safe, effective care that protects dignity and enhances experience. We seek to recruit people who share our values, our passion for high-quality care, and our belief in working together as One Team.
At WWL, we recognise the strength that comes from a rich and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Qualifacation
Essential: - NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care qualification; - Care Certificate
Desirable: - Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills
Experience
Essential: - Ability to work independently and as part of the team; - Effective customer service skills; - Previous experience as healthcare support worker
Desirable: - Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds; - Experience within a paediatric setting
Knowledge
Essential: - Effective customer service skills; - Effective understanding of confidentiality
Desirable: - Effective communication skills - written and verbal
Additional
Essential: - Flexible and hardworking
Desirable: - Ability to deal with people from all backgrounds
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
28 September 2026
Last checked
29 September 2026
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