Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Nursing Assistant

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Job summary

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.Support of patients in managing incontinence.Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nursePreparation and serving of patient's meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed.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.Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.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.

Main duties of the job

Support all individuals through effective communicationGeneral 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.Collection of Blood products as required from laboratorySafe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policyBe familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur.Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervisionContribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals

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.

Details

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-DSS-35-25-A

Job locations

Aintree

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Attend induction course and complete orientation programme in order to achieve core competenciesParticipate in Training and Development as identified in Personal Development Plan (PDP)Participate in orientation, instruction of more junior Auxiliary staffAttend mandatory in-service training sessions as per Trust policy.Comply with all Trust and Unit policies in relation to all aspects of practice.Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.Undertake allocated workload under the supervision and direction of a Registered NurseIdentify objectives within a PDP that supports the delivery of high standards of clinical careAcknowledge limitations of knowledge and clinical skillsSeek appropriate advice and support

Job description

Job responsibilities

Attend induction course and complete orientation programme in order to achieve core competenciesParticipate in Training and Development as identified in Personal Development Plan (PDP)Participate in orientation, instruction of more junior Auxiliary staffAttend mandatory in-service training sessions as per Trust policy.Comply with all Trust and Unit policies in relation to all aspects of practice.Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.Undertake allocated workload under the supervision and direction of a Registered NurseIdentify objectives within a PDP that supports the delivery of high standards of clinical careAcknowledge limitations of knowledge and clinical skillsSeek appropriate advice and support

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

Aintree

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Outpatient CLinic Manager

Veronica Clark

veronica.clark@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01515293450

Details

Date posted

18 February 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,615 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

287-DSS-35-25-A

Job locations

Aintree

Longmoor Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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