Job summary
Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer.
Main duties of the job
Care Dutieso Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).o Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.o Support of patients in managing incontinence.o Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurseo Preparation and serving of patient's meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.o Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed.o Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of careo Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient's manual handling plan
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 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.
Support 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Support 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential
- Suitable work / life experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a caring role
Person Specification
Knowledge
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential
- Suitable work / life experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a caring role
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).
