Job summary
Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Wardteam in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen on ward 23, (acute Respiratory ward), for permanent Band 2 Healthcare Assistants
Ward 23 is a 33 bedded ward caring for patients with multiple health needs
It is a fast paced ward and predominantly nurses Respiratory patients.
The successful applicants will be enthusiastic and hardworking, have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team, have a good work ethic and be able to work in a fast paced environment
**This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received so please apply soon if interested**
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
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals Careers
Instagram - @LUHFTcareers
Twitter - @LUHFTcareers
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care Duties Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects ofpersonal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity ismaintained. Support of patients in managing incontinence. Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts andreports 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 CateringDepartment 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 frommandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan. Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise andmobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by theRegistered nurse in conjunction with the patients 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 RegisteredNursing Staff.Aug 2021 Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist tothe registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care Duties Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects ofpersonal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity ismaintained. Support of patients in managing incontinence. Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts andreports 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 CateringDepartment 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 frommandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan. Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise andmobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by theRegistered nurse in conjunction with the patients 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 RegisteredNursing Staff.Aug 2021 Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist tothe registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Suitable work/life experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a caring role
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 2
Knowledge
Desirable
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
Experience
Essential
- Suitable work/life experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a caring role
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 2
Knowledge
Desirable
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.
