Healthcare Assistant

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor support

Comprehensive training and induction

Job summary

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group is recruiting an Experienced Healthcare Assistant for Ward 08 at Aintree University Hospital. You will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and contribute to patient comfort and safety.

The role emphasizes a supportive training and induction period with a dedicated mentor to guide your learning and development as you settle into your new duties.

Qualifications

• Motivated, innovative and passionate about delivering outstanding care.
• Eager to learn and have a kind and caring attitude towards patients, families and colleagues.
• Willing to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and participate in training and induction.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with personal care needs, including washing, dressing and maintaining dignity.
• Supporting patients with eating and drinking and monitoring nutritional intake.
• Assisting with safe mobilisation and transfer of patients using appropriate equipment.
• Supporting patients who may be confused or living with dementia with reassurance and compassionate care.
• Maintaining patient safety with pressure area care and fall prevention measures.
• Documenting care accurately and communicating with the multidisciplinary team.
• Adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention, safeguarding and health and safety requirements.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Experienced Healthcare Assistants to join our cardiology ward at Aintree University Hospital.

You must be highly motivated, innovative and have a passion for delivering outstanding care to our patients and our community.

We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients, families and colleagues and who will be positive team members.

This Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants will be offered full support in settling into your new role. We offer a full and comprehensive training and induction period and you will assigned to a mentor who will guide and support you through your learning and development.

This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.

As a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 08, you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to

Key Responsibilities Include

• Assisting patients with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, toileting and maintaining dignity at all times.
• Supporting patients with eating and drinking, encouraging independence where possible and monitoring nutritional intake.
• Assisting with the safe mobilisation and transfer of patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
• Supporting patients who may be confused, distressed or living with dementia by providing reassurance, effective communication and compassionate care.
• Assisting with pressure area care and supporting measures to prevent falls and maintain patient safety.
• Working in partnership with patients, families and carers, treating everyone with kindness, respect and dignity.
• Accurately documenting care provided and communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control standards, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Participating in training, supervision and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Valsamma Jolly Job title: Ward Nurse Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0151 529 4261