Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for 2 full healthcare assistant on Ward 10 which is a 26 bedded gastroenterology ward. We are looking for a motivated, trustworthy and reliable individual to join our hardworking and dynamic team on Ward 10. This is a busy, mixed gastroenterology ward specialising in with liver disease.
You will need good basic communication skills, and be happy to assist patients with all aspects of daily living and basic nursing care.
We are looking for a team player to help improve and make a small difference to patients care with the aim to drive quality forward.
This will require working shifts including weekends and nights as required.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Band 2 Health Care assistant duties will include supporting the registered nursing teams in providing patient care, clinical duties such as assisting patients with extended personal hygiene needs, meeting patients nutritional needs, including completing risk assessments and implementing plans of care. Pressure area care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic health care assistant who can demonstrate the trust values to join our team.
This trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants will be offered full support in settling in your new role. We offer a full and comprehensive training and induction period.
This is a full-time job and this involves rotating and working days and night shifts.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Band 2 Health Care assistant duties will include supporting the registered nursing teams in providing patient care, clinical duties such as assisting patients with extended personal hygiene needs, meeting patients nutritional needs, including completing risk assessments and implementing plans of care. Pressure area care.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic health care assistant who can demonstrate the trust values to join our team.
This trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants will be offered full support in settling in your new role. We offer a full and comprehensive training and induction period.
This is a full-time job and this involves rotating and working days and night shifts.
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
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and 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
Essential
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and 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).
