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