STAFF at Warrington Hospital say they have been ‘overwhelmed’ with recognition and generosity during the pandemic.

The hospital has been hitting the headlines across the world for the innovative approach it has used for battling Covid-19.

A spokesman said: “If the pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s the importance of working together as a team. For Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals that means not just our staff but our patients, their families, our volunteers and community too.

“We have been overwhelmed by the recognition and generosity of our Halton and Warrington communities as they have supported our patients and staff over the recent months.

Warrington Guardian:

“As we plan for recovery we want to continue that close collaboration and invite our communities to help us continue to deliver excellent care to our patients.

“Throughout the pandemic WHH has had plenty of recognition in the news, with the local, national and international media showcasing our innovative approach to supporting patients with Covid-19. Our use of the adapted ‘black box’ CPAP machines which has played a fundamental role in the recovery of patients was featured in a Sky documentary on Warrington.

“The programme showcased the wide variety of amazing people who make up our WHH family in all their different roles, each bringing different skills to the frontline.

“As we emerge from the pandemic there has never been a better time to care and there are plenty of opportunities for people to join our team and support us from the inside. We offer flexible roles, full training, generous packages and the chance to be part of an amazing team in an exciting place to work.

“Healthcare assistants that support our nurses, deliver direct care including personal care, nutrition and running basic medical checks.

“Full training is given and there is the opportunity to progress into nursing associate roles.

“Nursing associates are apprenticeships that give you the opportunity to earn as you learn, gaining valuable skills and experience as you work towards your qualification. You’ll be hands on assisting nurses in the ongoing assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care. You will undertake clinical observations and tasks and help to teach and coach others.

“There is also the opportunity to progress onto a two-year nursing apprenticeship.”

Chief Nurse Kimberley Salmon-Jamieson said: “We are keen to support those who find themselves disadvantaged, displaced or furloughed due to the pandemic.

“There has never been a better time to take up the opportunity to help make a real difference to the lives of the patients, families, carers and staff of Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals.”

To find out more, visit whh.nhs.uk/workwhh.