Job overview

Swinley Ward is a busy, fast paced, acute  Surgical ward.  We are looking to recruit a part time Health Care Assistant with experience in the hospital setting with the potential possibility of  developing to a Band 3 HCA on completion of training. 

This role is fixed term to cover maternity leave and 36 hours per week  till September 2027.   Shift pattern across 7 days Monday - Sunday, including days and nights, 12 hours per shift.

This vacancy may close early if there are a high number of applicants.

NHS employees should obtain their manager’s approval for a secondment before applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made.

NHS Employees should ideally secure their manager’s agreement for a secondment arrangement ideally prior to applying, as this will be a condition of any offer made. This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as It has been established to cover maternity leave and will end in 12 months or when the substantive postholder returns. Whilst this post is advertised on an acting / secondment basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future.

Please note this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  Unrestricted right to work in the UK is required.

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Assistant will work as part of the ward team with supervision of registered practitioners to provide effective, safe patient focused care at all times.

Contribute to the development of the care environment with a positive, professional attitude.

Contribute to the maintenance of daily provision of service and care to meet the individual needs of patients and department.

To support the smooth running of the ward and ensure patients, relatives and carers are dealt with in a friendly and efficient manner.

You will ensure that policies and guidelines are adhered to.

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.

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.