Healthcare Assistant - Ward 33 (Stroke)

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Liverpool is seeking a Band 3 Health Care Assistant for the Stroke team. Responsibilities include assisting with patient care under a registered nurse's supervision. Candidates should be motivated and passionate about delivering outstanding care. Opportunities for career development in managerial and clinical roles will be provided.

Benefits

Supportive and enthusiastic team

2 week ward preceptorship

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in providing high standards of care for patients.
• Willingness to undertake tasks delegated by a registered nurse.
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient and family interaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Ward/Department team under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Undertake a range of tasks delegated by the nurse.

Skills

Highly motivated

Innovative

Passion for patient care

Job description

Band 3 Health Care Assistant – Stroke Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our Stroke team at Aintree University Hospital. Ward 33 Acute Stroke Unit.

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

Transforming stroke care is a priority within the NHS Long Term Plan.

The merger of services will present a number of development opportunities for staff who are passionate about the care of stroke patients to further their careers in managerial, clinical roles or advanced clinical roles.

The Acute Stroke Unit

The Acute Stroke Unit is a 34 bedded Acute Stroke Ward. The Ward accounts for a wide range of services providing Acute stroke Support and assessment, rehablitation and all aspects of inpatient care to patients.

There will be an opportunity to rotate and work across the Stroke Assessment centre, HASU and Stroke unit at Aintree.

Benefits & Support

The successful candidate would be joining a supportive and enthusiastic team who are committed to providing high standards of patient care. A full 2 week ward preceptorship will be available to the successful candidate, and support would be offered for future development.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a registered nurse, assisting the Ward/Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer.
• The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by the registered nurse.

About the Trust

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.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Abigail McHugh
Job title: Ward Manager
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 0151 529 8037