Healthcare Assistant - Ward 7d

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Liverpool is seeking a Band 2 Health Care Assistant to join their team in a full-time role. Responsibilities include assisting patients with personal care, managing hygiene needs, and supporting daily activities. Previous experience in a caring role is beneficial, but training and support will be provided. This position requires flexible working hours, including rotational days and nights.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2.
• Suitable work/life experience.
• Previous experience in a caring role desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting hygiene needs and personal care.
• Provision of patients' toileting needs.
• Support patients in managing incontinence.
• Measure patients' fluid intake and output.
• Preparation and serving of meals, drinks, and snacks.
• Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Effective interpersonal relationships

Clear communication

Education

NVQ level 2 (willingness to undertake)

Job description

Overview

7D is a 28 bedded Geriatric ward providing excellent care to our elderly patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a band 2 health care assistant to join the team on Ward 7D on the Royal site. This is a full time post rotational days and nights; previous experience is desirable, but not essential. Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2, Suitable work / life experience, Previous experience in a caring role, Basic Computer Skills, Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting, Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse
• Preparation and serving of patient's 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.
• Reports 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.
• Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
• Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital
• Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
• General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered nurse.

About the Trust and Location

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.

Legal, Regulatory and Recruitment Notes

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. We reserve the right to close vacancies when a minimum number of applications is reached. Applicants are welcome from those aged 18 or above or within 3 months of turning 18. The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, equality and diversity, and flexible working arrangements where possible. DBS application fees and related policies apply as described. The organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and complete mandatory safeguarding training. The Merseyside Domestic abuse workplace scheme supports staff experiencing Domestic Abuse / forms of sexual violence. If you have any personal requirements to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Services at 0151 706 4666 at the earliest opportunity.