Healthcare Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedics

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Orthopaedic trauma team. The role involves supporting qualified practitioners in delivering high levels of patient care in a 27-bedded acute unit. The position requires flexibility for day and night shifts. Candidates must demonstrate a willingness to undertake NVQ level 2 and have suitable work/life experience. This role is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about healthcare.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in healthcare.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene and personal care.
• Support patients in managing incontinence.
• Measure patients’ fluid intake and output.
• Prepare and serve meals and assist patients as needed.
• Report patients’ dietary intake.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Communication skills

Education

NVQ level 2 (willingness to undertake)

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant - Trauma & Orthopaedics
Band 2 • Permanent • 23 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 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 committed to providing high standards of patient care. A full trust induction and 2 week ward preceptorship will be available, with support 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.

Main duties of the job

• Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (including emptying catheter bags).
• Provide for patients’ toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Support patients in managing incontinence.
• Measure patients’ fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and report information to Registered Nurse.
• Prepare and serve meals, drinks and snacks; assist/ feed patients as necessary.
• Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department regarding meal requirements.
• Report patients’ dietary intake as indicated in the patient’s plan of care.
• Carry out movement and handling within safe practice guidelines and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan.
• Enable patients to maintain/improve mobility using prescribed exercises and mobility appliances.
• Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered Nurse and 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 and report anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.

Person specification

Qualifications
Essential criteria

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2

Experience
Essential criteria

• Suitable work / life experience

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge
Desirable criteria

• Basic Computer Skills

Skills
Essential criteria

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting

Other
Essential criteria

• Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Additional information

Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. Posts advertised to internal staff are open to employees of hospitals within the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form. Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria. Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close vacancies when we have received a minimum number of applications. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and complete mandatory safeguarding training. The organisation supports flexible working requests and aims for a healthy work-life balance. The Trust values equality and diversity and encourages applications from groups under-represented in the workforce.