Healthcare Assistant

Job summary SDEC is a very busy unit dealing with medical surgical and ED patients. HCA'S in our department are an integral part of our team and must be confident in managing their own workload. Working on SDEC is extremely rewarding and interesting and you will work in all areas of our department. HCA'S on SDEC have a varied role and there will always be opportunities for learning. HCA'S on SDEC will be encouraged to work towards gaining competencies relevant to their role such as ECG, Venepuncture , Cannulation and NEWS 2 Training Main duties of the job SDEC HCA'S will undertake high quality and compassionate personal care and associated duties under supervision/direction of the registered professional on duty, both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for ensuring our department is clean and tidy , stock is rotated and filled . You will assist our multidisciplinary team in varied ways to ensure our patients receive the best care possible. About us Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values : Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all One team - we work well together and with our communities We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey. We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families. Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application Details Date posted 30 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 370-ACS2SDEC-2449 Job locations SDEC , Warrington Hospital Lovely Lane Warrington WA51QG United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities HCA's will be patient focused and give excellent patient care for both our in patients and our day patients. You will work under the direction of a registered Health Professional and be part of a multi disciplinary team. You will support our patients with all of their care needs from communication , hygiene , moving and handling, diet and fluid intake to discharge. ****For a full description of the jobs main responsibilities please see the attached JD*** Job description Job responsibilities HCA's will be patient focused and give excellent patient care for both our in patients and our day patients. You will work under the direction of a registered Health Professional and be part of a multi disciplinary team. You will support our patients with all of their care needs from communication , hygiene , moving and handling, diet and fluid intake to discharge. ****For a full description of the jobs main responsibilities please see the attached JD***