Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - ITU

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Job summary

Critical Care at the Royal Liverpool comprises of a 18 bedded Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU), a 4 bedded post-operative critical care unit (POCCU) and a 14 bedded High Dependency Unit (HDU). These will be combined into one Critical Care Unit in October 2022 with the move to the New RoyalWe care for patients who have severe multi-organ failure and who are receiving invasive technology and monitoring support. The areas are clinically, physically and emotionally demanding though extremely satisfying when our patients improve and are transferred from Critical Care.

Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer

From 4th April 2024 the minimum salary requirement for a skilled visa increases to £23,200. We strongly encourage applicants who require sponsorship to review the eligibility criteria at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for highly motivated staff to join our group of HCAs in our Critical Care Group. The role involves assisting the trained staff with some elements of patient care, mobilisation etc but also involves stock control, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, patient bedspaces, and general maintenance of a clean and safe environment for our patients. Please see Job Description and Personal Specification. Full and part time roles available.Preference will be given to candidates with a Level 2 NVQ as minimum and ideally, experience of working in an acute healthcare setting. Candidates must be reliable, flexible and caring individuals who have good written and verbal communication. The post will involve shift work.Due to the nature of our patients, and the emotionally demanding atmosphere within Critical Care, it is recommended that applicants invited for interview arrange an informal visit to the unit.

About us

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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal 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.

Date posted

24 March 2025

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-RSUR-44-25

Job locations

Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Duties

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.

Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.

Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.

Maintain strict adherence to Infection Prevention policies

Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.

This list is not exhaustive and other duties are required and expected from the successful candidate. Informal visits are encouraged

Job description

Job responsibilities

Care Duties

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.

Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.

Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.

Maintain strict adherence to Infection Prevention policies

Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.

This list is not exhaustive and other duties are required and expected from the successful candidate. Informal visits are encouraged

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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)