Health Care assistant Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED
SUN 5 JAN 2025
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Opportunity to make a real difference in patients' lives by providing compassionate and high-quality care.
Supportive team environment that encourages personal and professional development.
Exposure to various aspects of healthcare through collaboration with registered nurses and senior staff.
Ability to enhance patient independence while delivering personal care and support.
Chance to work in one of the largest NHS trusts in the region, contributing to a broad spectrum of medical services.
Access to training programs and continuous learning opportunities to develop skills and knowledge.
The role of a Band 2 Health Care Assistant at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust involves providing essential support to registered nurses and senior staff in delivering high-quality care to patients and their families. Key responsibilities include assisting with the planning and implementation of nursing care, providing personal care while maintaining privacy and dignity, and fostering effective communication with patients, relatives, and the care team. The position emphasises collaboration within a supportive team environment, encouraging patient independence, and ensuring safety and cleanliness in accordance with infection control guidelines.
Candidates for this role should be enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated to patient care, with some prior experience in care work. The position offers an excellent opportunity for personal development in one of the largest NHS groups in the North West, serving over 630,000 people in Merseyside and providing a wide range of medical services across multiple hospitals. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, alongside a kind and flexible approach to care delivery.
Candidates for this role should be enthusiastic, motivated, and dedicated to patient care, with some prior experience in care work. The position offers an excellent opportunity for personal development in one of the largest NHS groups in the North West, serving over 630,000 people in Merseyside and providing a wide range of medical services across multiple hospitals. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, alongside a kind and flexible approach to care delivery.
The role of a band 2 health care assistant is to support the registered Nurses and senior Sister in the provision of care to individuals and their families
Assist the registered nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their relatives/carers.
To work as part of a team to provide a high standard of service for our medical patients.
Provide personal care to our cohort of patients upholding privacy and dignity standards at all times
The post provides an excellent opportunity for personal development with a supportive team behind you.
You will need to be enthusiastic motivated and dedicated to providing the very best patient care and be welcome to new changes and ideas to help improve patient care
Supporting the Registered Nurses in caring for our patients to a high standard, delivering personal care and encouraging independence. Assisting with feeding, mobilising and encouraging patient activities.Fluid balance charts/food charts
At the direction of the registered nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to ensure all needs are met.
Establish and promote effective communication and relationships with staff, patients, relatives and carers.
Provide support to patients, relatives and carers to enable them to actively participate in the delivery of care.
Maintain and promote privacy and dignity of patients.
To participate in the moving and handling of patients in a safe manner to maximise their physical comfort and minimise risk to both the patient and other members of the care giving team.
As directed by care team, obtain specimens, records results and send them to the relevant department as necessary.
Provide escort and transfer of patients as directed.
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 Womens 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 Womens Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UKs largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, helping to prevent the spread of infection by clearing vacated bed spaces and preparation for re-use, cleaning equipment between patient use and following the trust guidelines for personal protective equipment
You will need to be hard working, flexible, kind and caring in order to deliver safe and effective patient centred care to our patients families and carers. As part of a team you will need good organisational skills and be able to demonstrate good communication.
Some experience of care work is essential for this post
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Dec 2024
Assist the registered nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their relatives/carers.
To work as part of a team to provide a high standard of service for our medical patients.
Provide personal care to our cohort of patients upholding privacy and dignity standards at all times
The post provides an excellent opportunity for personal development with a supportive team behind you.
You will need to be enthusiastic motivated and dedicated to providing the very best patient care and be welcome to new changes and ideas to help improve patient care
Supporting the Registered Nurses in caring for our patients to a high standard, delivering personal care and encouraging independence. Assisting with feeding, mobilising and encouraging patient activities.Fluid balance charts/food charts
At the direction of the registered nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care and work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to ensure all needs are met.
Establish and promote effective communication and relationships with staff, patients, relatives and carers.
Provide support to patients, relatives and carers to enable them to actively participate in the delivery of care.
Maintain and promote privacy and dignity of patients.
To participate in the moving and handling of patients in a safe manner to maximise their physical comfort and minimise risk to both the patient and other members of the care giving team.
As directed by care team, obtain specimens, records results and send them to the relevant department as necessary.
Provide escort and transfer of patients as directed.
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 Womens 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 Womens Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UKs largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment, helping to prevent the spread of infection by clearing vacated bed spaces and preparation for re-use, cleaning equipment between patient use and following the trust guidelines for personal protective equipment
You will need to be hard working, flexible, kind and caring in order to deliver safe and effective patient centred care to our patients families and carers. As part of a team you will need good organisational skills and be able to demonstrate good communication.
Some experience of care work is essential for this post
This advert closes on Tuesday 17 Dec 2024
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