Health Care Assistant- Bevan Court 1

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for dynamic and motivated registered nurses to join our highly skilled, innovative, and rapidly expanding Frailty service.

The post holder will be mainly based on Bevan Court 1

The Frailty Service compromises of:

OPAL (Older Persons Assessment and Liaison Service) This new twenty-four bedded unit is geriatrician led and open 24/7 to provide an overnight stay/short stay area for those patients living with frailty who need further review and treatment.

A dedicated Ambulatory unit, which provides rapid Comprehensive Geriatric (CGA) for patients with frailty and frailty syndrome.

A 16 bed in patient Frailty Assessment ward, that benefits from daily Consultant Geriatrician leadership along with a dedicated team of nursing, therapy, and social care professionals.

A Community Frailty Service for St Helens CCG that provides Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, post discharge from hospital follow up, and provides ongoing management for frail patients in the community.

An Urgent Community Response team providing a 2hr response for and urgent health, social or therapy input.

Frailty Virtual Wards providing a hospital at home service for those patients living with frailty in the community (own home or care setting).

Post holders will also have an extended induction and training programme, prior to commencement in post.

Interview date: 28th October 2024

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.
To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.

About us

Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust serves a population of over 600,000 with a workforce of over 9000 dedicated and skilled staff across 21 sites.

We strongly believe that the communities we serve should all have access to Five Star Patient Care.

Our Services:Acute CareProviding emergency and maternity services at Whiston, Southport and Ormskirk hospitals, and medical and surgical specialties across all our sites.

Primary CareProviding primary care services at Marshalls Cross Medical Centre situated in St Helens Hospital.

Community ServicesProviding adult community services for St Helens and a wheelchair service in Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire. Our inpatient unit at Newton Community Hospital is where patients needing acute hospital beds can continue rehabilitation, freeing up space for more unwell patients. We also provide urgent care at our Urgent Treatment Centre located in St Helens town centre.

Specialist Regional ServicesWe provide the Mersey Regional Burns & Plastic Surgery Unit at Whiston Hospital and the Spinal Injuries Unit at Southport Hospital to more than 4 million people across the whole of Merseyside, West Lancashire, Cheshire, Isle of Man and North Wales.

Achievements:

Rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

409-6490044-A

Job locations

Whiston Hospital

Warrington Road

Prescot

L35 5DR

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.
To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.
To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.

Job description

Job responsibilities

KEY DUTIES

To work as part of the Nursing Team undertaking household support tasks and direct care tasks as delegated by the Nurse in Charge.
To support the qualified Nursing Staff in the maintenance of high standards of nursing care to patients.
To assist in providing an environment within the ward that is conductive to patient recovery and pleasant for patients and their families.
To accept responsibility for specifically delegated functions within the ward which the Nurse in Charge feels are appropriate for untrained staff to undertake.
To ensure where entries are made in nursing documentation, that these are correct, legible and comprehensive and countersigned by a registered nurse.
To understand and adhere to all Trust Policies.
To ensure the Health and Safety of patients, relatives and other staff is considered and not prejudiced by the post-holder at any time.
To ensure that privacy and dignity of patients is paramount and is not compromised.
To ensure that all patient information is confidential and is not disclosed to a third party except with permission of the Nurse in Charge.
To report any untoward incidents/occurrences.
To ensure that all patient care is delivered with the highest degree of professionalism.
To present an appearance which gives a positive image of the Trust and a manner which is appropriate and which inspires confidence.
To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure patient records are kept up to date and accurate and recording is done in line with Trust policies and procedures.

TEACHING & TRAINING RESPONSBILITIES

To attend specifically fire and lifting and handling lectures annually and ensure appropriate updates are attended once H.C.A. training is complete.
To participate in an annual performance review undertaken with the Ward Manager to identify personal development needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
Experience within a care setting

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills & effective record management
Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
Ability to work autonoumously, and use own initative when necessary

Other

Essential

Flexible and adaptable approach

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 2 (Ideally in Health Care) or equivalent qualification, or equivalent experience
Care Certificate, or willing to work towards upon appointment

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Knowledge of clinical skills required to undertake the role
Knowledge of Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults procedures
Experience within a care setting

Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills & effective record management
Ability to manage time and priorities effectively
Ability to work autonoumously, and use own initative when necessary

Other

Essential

Flexible and adaptable approach

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.