Job summary
- Main area
- Medicine
- Grade
- NHS AFC: Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 302-26-8136364L-ACM
- Employer
- Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
- Town
- Wigan
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Support Worker - Acute Stroke Unit/Billinge Ward
NHS AFC: Band 2
People at the Heart. One Team. Your Career at WWL.
Job overview
Are you considering taking your first step onto the nursing ladder?
We are seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to commence on Acute Stroke Unit Ward within the Division of Medicine.
1 x 36hrs permanent post available.
If you wish to be considered for the positions available please click apply now to complete an application form.
Candidates are required to present original certificates for qualifications at interview stage.
Please note this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
This post does not meet the salary threshold for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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
- Listen and Involve
- Kind and Respectful
- 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Assist patients with the provision of washing, dressing, personal care, beverages and/or meals.
- Assist qualified nursing and medical staff where requested.
- Communicate with all members of the team to maintain a good service provision.
- Ensure that all patients are able to meet their hygiene needs, providing a level of assistance appropriate to the individual.
- Prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken.
- Alert the registered nurse where you notice any changes in the patient’s health and well-being or any possible risks.
- Ensure effective use of material resources/supplies within the ward/unit in consultation with senior staff.
- Assist with the general cleaning and re-stocking of resources where appropriate as well as cleaning and preparing patients beds.
- Contribute to own personal development and take an active part in learning opportunities.
Person specification
Addtional
Essential criteria
- Flexible and able to work on any ward and site within the Trust
- Ability to work internal rotational shifts
- Speak English to an appropriate standard relevant to their role, i.e. with confidence and accuracy, using correct sentence structures and vocabulary, and without hesitation
- Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Effective understanding of confidentiality
Skills
Essential criteria
- Effective communication skills – written and verbal
- Effective customer service skills
- Ability to deal with people from all background
Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
- Effective team player
- Demonstrable ability to follow instructions
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Effective level of numeracy and literacy skills
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Paul Watterson
- Job title
- Ward Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 707 8710
- Additional information
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Buckingham Row
Brick Kiln Lane
Wigan
WN1 1XX
- Telephone
- 07385427547
List jobs with Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Nursing and Midwifery or all sectors