Healthcare Assistant - Trauma and Orthopaedics Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

River Alliance of Wisconsin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in Liverpool for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join a dynamic trauma and orthopaedic team. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about providing high-quality patient care in a supportive environment. The successful candidate will assist in various aspects of patient care, including personal hygiene, mobility support, and dietary needs. With a commitment to excellence, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working flexible hours. Join a team that values your contributions and fosters professional growth in a vibrant healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Must assist in providing high standards of basic care for patients.
• Flexibility to work day and night shifts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and hygiene needs.
• Support patients in managing incontinence and mobility.
• Report observations and assist in meal preparation.

Skills

Patient Care

Hygiene Assistance

Mobility Support

Fluid Measurement

Dietary Assistance

Education

Relevant Healthcare Qualification

Tools

Fluid Balance Charts

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedics

Band 2
Permanent
37.5 Hours per week - Day and Night shifts

An opportunity has arisen within the orthopaedic division at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Aintree Site). This is an exciting post which allows the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of the Orthopaedic trauma team here at Aintree.

We are a 27 bedded acute trauma and orthopaedic unit who covers all orthopaedic needs across Liverpool.

The role involves supporting qualified practitioners to deliver high levels of care to patients in an acute setting. The successful candidate would be joining a supportive and enthusiastic team who are committed to providing high standards of patient care.

A full trust induction and 2 week ward preceptorship will be available to the successful candidate, and support would be offered for future development.

The successful candidate must be able to work days and nights and be flexible to meet service needs.

Please note this vacancy will close once enough applications have been received.

Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, assist the Ward/Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carers.

• 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 patients' meals, drinks, and snacks. Assisting/feeding patients as necessary.
• Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department regarding the number of meals needed.
• Report patients' dietary intake as indicated in the patients' plan of care.
• Carry out any 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.
• Obtain 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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Jan 2025.