Job summary
We have vacancies for an enthusiastic band 2 HCA to join our team on AMU. This is a great opportunity to join a well experienced team on this busy unit.
This post is open to employees of the five LAASP organisations. As part of yourapplication, you will be asked to confirm that you are a current employee of TheClatterbridge Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool UniversityHospitals, Liverpool Women's Hospital or, The Walton Centre.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing high standards of nursing care and are keen to develop further. You must be enthusiastic team players who have excellent communication and organisation skills.
Main duties of the job
As a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients. Your application should highlight your experience in order for the shortlisting panel to be able to select the most suitably qualified individuals to join our team.
Some of your duties will include;
- Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
- Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient's plan of care.
- Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
- Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service
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 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.For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients. Your application should highlight your experience in order for the shortlisting panel to be able to select the most suitably qualified individuals to join our team.
Some of your duties will include;
- Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
- Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.
- Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
- Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients. Your application should highlight your experience in order for the shortlisting panel to be able to select the most suitably qualified individuals to join our team.
Some of your duties will include;
- Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
- Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.
- Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
- Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service
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
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
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.
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.
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).
