Health Care Assistant - Acute Medical Elderly
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,465 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Wirral, CH63 4JY |
| Company: | Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7786454/408-26-120 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
M1 is a medically optimised older adult ward providing care for patients who are clinically stable but require ongoing nursing support, monitoring, and discharge planning. The ward has 30 core beds and supports up to 10 escalation beds during periods of increased demand. M1 is not a rehabilitation ward; however, preventing de-conditioning and promoting independence are key priorities within individual care plans.
The ward predominantly supports frail older adults with complex needs, including cognitive impairment, reduced mobility, and long-term conditions.
The Clinical Support Worker plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care. The post holder will support patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration, safe mobilisation, and comfort, while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
To assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients’ care plan.
Also undertake some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.
This advert closes on Friday 6 Mar 2026
M1 is a medically optimised older adult ward providing care for patients who are clinically stable but require ongoing nursing support, monitoring, and discharge planning. The ward has 30 core beds and supports up to 10 escalation beds during periods of increased demand. M1 is not a rehabilitation ward; however, preventing de-conditioning and promoting independence are key priorities within individual care plans.
The ward predominantly supports frail older adults with complex needs, including cognitive impairment, reduced mobility, and long-term conditions.
The Clinical Support Worker plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care. The post holder will support patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration, safe mobilisation, and comfort, while promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
To assist Registered Nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team in implementing patients’ care plan.
Also undertake some clerical and domestic duties to ensure a safe environment.
All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.
We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.
We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Please see Job overview & attached Job description for further information about the Health Care Assistant position available with WUTH.
This advert closes on Friday 6 Mar 2026
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