Job summary
This is a great opportunity to join the team to work on our Joint Replacement/Elective Orthopaedic Ward here on Ward 2.We are looking for an experienced HCA with NVQ Level 3 to join the nursing team. Based at an excellent established and friendly facility on the Broadgreen site. Broadgreen has excellent staff facilities with onsite parking available. Close to the M62, with good bus and train services nearby.The Vacancies are Full Time and Part-Time posts.
Hear about the exciting work we do from our dedicated Trust employees and departments, for a future you could be a part of, please visit our Trust Facebook page by searching Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Hear about the exciting work we do from our dedicated Trust employees and departments, for a future you could be a part of, please visit our Trust Facebook page by searching Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Main duties of the job
Preparing patients for theatre.
Post-Operative care of patients (under the supervision of Registered Nurse) who have undergone surgery.
Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming
Recording of patients observations. General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
Documentation of care plans on PENS
Preparation and serving of patient's meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of careCarry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient's manual handling plan.Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient's plan of care.Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.
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
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist patients in preparation for procedures and post procedure care
Recording of patients observations. General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
Documentation of care plans on PENS
Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.General DutiesSupport all individuals through effective communication
General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas and following Infection Control guidelines and policies
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist patients in preparation for procedures and post procedure care
Recording of patients observations. General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
Documentation of care plans on PENS
Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.General DutiesSupport all individuals through effective communication
General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas and following Infection Control guidelines and policies
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
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).
