Healthcare Assistant - Ward 7a

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 October 2024

Job summary

7A 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 7A on the Royal site. This is a full time post rotational days and nights; previous experience is desirable, but not essential.

Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase from £22,383 to £23,615.

Main duties of the job

Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement.

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 herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-373-24

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Registered

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Registered

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

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 Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

Ward manager

Amanda Penketh

amanda.penketh1@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517062449

Date posted

02 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-373-24

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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