Healthcare Assistant inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED 13 NOV 2024
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The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People.
Job SummaryAssist the registered nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursingcare.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients andtheir relatives/carers.To practice competently, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities requiredfor lawful, safe and effective practice without direct supervision. You mustacknowledge the limits of your professional competence and only undertake practiceand accept responsibilities for those activities in which you are competent; thisincludes the use of medical equipment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
With appropriate training undertake clinical skills
Health and Safety
To promote, monitor and maintain health and safety of self and others within theworkplace as per Trust Health & Safety Policy.To promote security of self, others and property within the work place as per Trustpolicy.To use in a proper and safe manner the equipment/facilities provided and report any concernsTo refrain from the wilful misuse of or interference with anything providedwhich might endanger you or others.To report all equipment hazards and defects and take out of use.To report all accidents and near misses and ensure that datix are completed
To maintain and promote Trust policy of safe disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste
Managerial / Leadership
Contribute to effective team working.To maintain and promote confidentiality of information as per Trust policy.Education and DevelopmentDevelop own skills and knowledge.To attend and participate in mandatory study day.To have an annual appraisal as per Trust policy.
Patient Care
Support people's equality, diversity and rights.Promote best practice.Convey a positive image of self and the Trust at all times.Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers.Participate in clinical audits as required.
Minimise risk to patients, staff and others by adhering to Trust Risk
About Us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Date posted
30 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
160-6731612
Job locations
The Walton Centre
The Walton Centre
Liverpool
L9 7LB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in healthcare
- Willingness to undertake further study
- Experience in a similar care environment
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- To have awareness of their role in the hospital setting
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of prioritising nurse care.
- Basic IT skills in email
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to undertake a wide range of duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to behave in a clinical environment
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in healthcare
- Willingness to undertake further study
- Experience in a similar care environment
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- To have awareness of their role in the hospital setting
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of prioritising nurse care.
- Basic IT skills in email
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to undertake a wide range of duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to behave in a clinical
Job Summary
Assist the registered nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursingcare.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients andtheir relatives/carers.To practice competently, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities requiredfor lawful, safe and effective practice without direct supervision. You mustacknowledge the limits of your professional competence and only undertake practiceand accept responsibilities for those activities in which you are competent; thisincludes the use of medical equipment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
With appropriate training undertake clinical skills
Health and Safety
To promote, monitor and maintain health and safety of self and others within theworkplace as per Trust Health & Safety Policy.To promote security of self, others and property within the work place as per Trustpolicy.To use in a proper and safe manner the equipment/facilities provided and report any concernsTo refrain from the wilful misuse of or interference with anything providedwhich might endanger you or others.To report all equipment hazards and defects and take out of use.To report all accidents and near misses and ensure that datix are completed
To maintain and promote Trust policy of safe disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste
Managerial / Leadership
Contribute to effective team working.To maintain and promote confidentiality of information as per Trust policy.Education and DevelopmentDevelop own skills and knowledge.To attend and participate in mandatory study day.To have an annual appraisal as per Trust policy.
Patient Care
Support people's equality, diversity and rights.Promote best practice.Convey a positive image of self and the Trust at all times.Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers.Participate in clinical audits as required.
Minimise risk to patients, staff and others by adhering to Trust Risk
About Us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Date posted
30 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
160-6731612
Job locations
The Walton Centre
The Walton Centre
Liverpool
L9 7LB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Assist the registered nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursingcare.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients andtheir relatives/carers.To practice competently, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities requiredfor lawful, safe and effective practice without direct supervision. You mustacknowledge the limits of your professional competence and only undertake practiceand accept responsibilities for those activities in which you are competent; thisincludes the use of medical equipment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical
With appropriate training undertake clinical skills
Health and Safety
To promote, monitor and maintain health and safety of self and others within theworkplace as per Trust Health & Safety Policy.To promote security of self, others and property within the work place as per Trustpolicy.To use in a proper and safe manner the equipment/facilities provided and report any concernsTo refrain from the wilful misuse of or interference with anything providedwhich might endanger you or others.To report all equipment hazards and defects and take out of use.To report all accidents and near misses and ensure that datix are completed
To maintain and promote Trust policy of safe disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste
Managerial / Leadership
Contribute to effective team working.To maintain and promote confidentiality of information as per Trust policy.Education and DevelopmentDevelop own skills and knowledge.To attend and participate in mandatory study day.To have an annual appraisal as per Trust policy.
Patient Care
Support people's equality, diversity and rights.Promote best practice.Convey a positive image of self and the Trust at all times.Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers.Participate in clinical audits as required.
Minimise risk to patients, staff and others by adhering to Trust Risk
About Us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Date posted
30 October 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
160-6731612
Job locations
The Walton Centre
The Walton Centre
Liverpool
L9 7LB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in healthcare
- Willingness to undertake further study
- Experience in a similar care environment
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- To have awareness of their role in the hospital setting
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of prioritising nurse care.
- Basic IT skills in email
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to undertake a wide range of duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to behave in a clinical environment
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in healthcare
- Willingness to undertake further study
- Experience in a similar care environment
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- To have awareness of their role in the hospital setting
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of prioritising nurse care.
- Basic IT skills in email
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Able to undertake a wide range of duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to behave in a clinical
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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