Choose Well - Choose WWL

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic district nursing team within the Out of Hours District Nursing service as part of WWL. The shift pattern is Monday to Sunday with 3 night shifts (2000-0800).

We are seeking a highly motivated and forward thinking Health Care Support Worker with community experience to assist the Out of Hours District Nursing Team in the delivery of urgent high quality patient focused care to patients in their own homes.

The post holder will be required to work collaboratively with the wider integrated care teams.

The role requires excellent communication and problem solving skills. Experience of palliative and end of life care is essential to the role. The ability to work as part of a team and to have an adaptable approach to work is essential.

The service operates a 7-day service, and this role is part-time (33 hours) over 3-night shifts. The role requires an Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check, which will be obtained during pre-employment checks.

Full driving licence with business use on car insurance essential.

Based in the Community division so you will need to be able to travel to Ashton, Wigan and Leigh.

Candidates will be asked to provide original qualification certificates to the interview panel

Main duties of the job

·         To assist in the delivery of Nursing care to patients/carers in their homes or clinic setting as delegated by the team coordinator/team leader.

·         To undertake the extended role of a qualified NVQ support worker after appropriate Trust training.

·         To communicate effectively and appropriately with all team members and other agencies.

·         To undertake delegated duties which facilitate the smooth running of the district nursing team.

Working for our organisation

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.

At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.