Job summary
Duties for this post will include supporting the registered nursing teams in providing patient care, clinical duties such as assisting patients with personal hygiene needs, meeting patients nutritional needs, maximising mobility. Pressure area care delivery and falls risk prevention. This person need to be driven and motivated to fit in to the team well to strive to provide the highest standards of care for our complex respiratory patients.
Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase from £22,383 to £23,615
Main duties of the job
Opportunities have arisen within the Respiratory ward 6C for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic health care assistant who can demonstrate the trust values to join our team. Previous experience working with a health care environment are essential, respiratory experience desirable. Excellent communication skills and IT skills required and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
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.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care DutiesAssist 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 ismaintained, and Supporting patients in managing incontinence.Measuring patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nursePreparation and serving of patients 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 care.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.
Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.
Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital .
Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
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 newadmissions, 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 laboratory.
Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.
Be 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.
Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals.Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service, this may involve: Reception/telephone duties Basic computer skills,.
Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.
Complete maintenance repair form's.
The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Care DutiesAssist 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 ismaintained, and Supporting patients in managing incontinence.Measuring patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nursePreparation and serving of patients 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 care.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.
Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.
Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital .
Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
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 newadmissions, 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 laboratory.
Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.
Be 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.
Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals.Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service, this may involve: Reception/telephone duties Basic computer skills,.
Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.
Complete maintenance repair form's.
The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
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).
