Choose Well - Choose WWL

Job overview

We are seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker  to work on the Discharge Lounge on a fixed term basis covering Maternity Leave. 

Please note the essential criteria for appointment to Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker is  NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate.

If no appointable candidate meeting the Band 3 essential criteria is identified, the Trust may consider appointing to a Band 2 HCSW role only where the candidate meets the Band 2 person specification and where duties and pay reflect Band 2 responsibilities.

Any appointment to Band 2 will be subject to a documented selection decision and a clear training plan to support progression to Band 3 once the mandatory qualification is achieved.

We will be looking for enthusiasm, drive and passion where the delivery of outstanding levels of care can be nurtured. You will have excellent communication skills and the flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of this busy area.

The successful candidate will be efficient, reliable and be able to work using their own initiative whilst being part of a team. You will be a motivated and confident healthcare assistant dedicated to assisting in the delivery and the development of an excellent service. 

This vacancy is advertised on a fixed term basis as it has been established to provide cover for maternity leave and will end on 01/11/2026 or on the return of the substantive postholder. 

Whilst this post is advertised on an acting basis there is the potential that this post may become permanent in the future. 

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.

Senior Healthcare Support Workers work independently performing a number of clinical duties/tasks following training and meeting competency within role as per policy and procedure. 

Senior Healthcare Support Workers will be responsible for providing a range of personal care for patents and a range of clinical duties under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.

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.