Healthcare Assistant - Gastroenterology 4A | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a full and part-time Healthcare Assistant to join their dynamic team on Ward 4A. This busy medical ward specializes in liver disease and requires an individual who is motivated, trustworthy, and reliable. Key responsibilities include assisting patients with daily living, preparing meals, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the nursing team. This role involves working shifts, including weekends and nights, and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Good basic communication skills required.
• Willingness to assist patients with daily living and basic nursing care.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and nights.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals through effective communication.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment.
• Provide personal care and grooming to patients.
• Measure and report patients' fluid intake and output.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of patient meals.

Skills

Basic communication skills

Team player

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a full and part time Healthcare Assistant on Ward 4A. We are looking for a motivated, trustworthy and reliable individual to join our hardworking and dynamic team on Ward 4A. This is a busy, mixed medical ward specialising in liver disease.

Responsibilities

• Support all individuals through effective communication.
• General bed making / making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).
• Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
• Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
• Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory.
• Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.
• Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting incidents if they occur.
• Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
• Support nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision.
• Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals.
• Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
• Provision of patients’ toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Support of patients in managing incontinence.
• Measure patients’ fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and report information to Registered Nurse.
• Preparation and serving of patient meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
• Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed.
• Report patients’ dietary intake as indicated in the patient’s plan of care.
• Carry out movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan.
• Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
• Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered Nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care.
• Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
• Escort patients to clinical departments within the hospital.
• Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
• General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
• Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and assist the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

Note: Band 2 positions will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above).

About the Trust and Ward

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 formed 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 roles at Liverpool Women’s, visit their careers page.

Candidate Requirements

• You will need good basic communication skills, and be happy to assist patients with all aspects of daily living and basic nursing care.
• We are looking for a team player to help improve and make a small difference to patients’ care with the aim to drive quality forward.
• This will require working shifts including weekends and nights as required.