Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Infectious and Tropical Diseases - NEW WARD 8A

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen with Infectious and Tropical unit at the Liverpool University Hospital, part of Liverpool Foundation Trust. This is an acute medical ward caring for 19 patients with numerous infections and conditions. We are looking for a motivated Healthcare assistant to help us in delivering high standards of care. In this role you can look forward to a career full of development opportunities and the support from an excellent team if healthcare professionals working alongside a small and friendly team

Main duties of the job

Ward 8A is a acute 19 bedded isolation unit caring for patients with Infectious and Tropical Diseases, such as TB,malaria, meningitis, and HIV.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, hardworking and caring individual to join out team. We strive to deliver excellent, safe and effective care. We work closely as a team to ensure that our aims and objectives are achieved and our patients have the best possible outcomes. You will be primarily assisting the nursing team with care of patients and will facilitate the smooth running of the ward. you need to be driven and prepared to deliver high quality care and attention to detail at all times.

Please note that only candidates who provide a fully completed application form, that demonstrates how they meet the person specification for the post, will be shortlisted.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Date posted

03 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-172-23

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

mount vernon road

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Support all individuals through effective communicationGeneral bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for newadmissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care ofmattresses and beds).Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for useaccording to the ward/unit protocol.Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequatesupply 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 laboratorySafe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policyBe familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinicalincidents, reporting of incidents if they occur.Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusiveand aggressive behaviour with supervisionContribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

Suitable work / life experience

Desirable

Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

Desirable

Basic Computer Skills

Skills

Essential

Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Other

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

Suitable work / life experience

Desirable

Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

Desirable

Basic Computer Skills

Skills

Essential

Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Other

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

mount vernon road

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

mount vernon road

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)