Overview
Healthcare Assistant - Trauma and Orthopaedics
Band 2
Permanent
23 Hours per week - Day and Night shifts
An opportunity has arisen within the orthopaedic division at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Aintree Site). This is an exciting post which allows the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of the Orthopaedic trauma team at Aintree. We are a 27 bedded acute trauma and orthopaedic unit covering all orthopaedic needs across Liverpool. The role involves supporting qualified practitioners to deliver high standards of patient care in an acute setting. The successful candidate would be joining a supportive and enthusiastic team committed to high patient care standards. A full trust induction and 2 week ward preceptorship will be available, with support for future development. The successful candidate must be able to work days and nights and be flexible to meet service needs.
Please note this vacancy will close once enough applications have been received
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, assist the Ward/Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carers.
Working for our organisation
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 aims to improve patient care. 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. 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 regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital focuses on women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies annually. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital provides complex planned care and specialist services in a large inpatient setting.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out basic personal care and grooming (including emptying catheter bags).
* Provide for patients’ toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
* Support patients in managing incontinence.
* Measure patients' fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and report information to the Registered Nurse.
* Prepare and serve patient meals, drinks and snacks. Assist with feeding as necessary.
* Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department regarding meals needed.
* Report patients’ dietary intake as indicated in the patient’s plan of care.
* Carry out movement and handling within safe practice guidelines and the patient’s manual handling plan.
* Enable patients to maintain/improve mobility using exercise and mobility aids as directed by care plans.
* Assist in preventing pressure sore development as directed by the Registered Nurse and the patient’s plan of care.
* Obtain specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
* Escort patients to clinical departments within the hospital.
* Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
* General observations of patients and report any concerns to Registered Nursing Staff.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Demonstrates willingness and capability to undertake NVQ level 2
Experience
* Previous experience in a caring role
Knowledge
* Basic computer skills
Skills
* Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
Other
* Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word
Please ensure you check the email account (including junk/spam boxes) from which you apply regularly as we will use this to contact you regarding your application.
Posts advertised to internal staff are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.
Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close vacancies when a minimum number of applications have been received. Please apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post. Applicants aged over 18 or within 3 months of their 18th birthday are welcome.
The Trust is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance and values equality and diversity. We welcome flexible working requests from day one of employment. Not all roles are suitable for every flexible working opportunity.
The Trust requires cost recovery for DBS application via salary deduction following start in post (typical amounts apply). DBS fees may apply as per current policy. This organisation has a zero-tolerance approach to safeguarding children and adults; all staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and Local Safeguarding Children and Adult Board procedures. All employees are expected to maintain safeguarding knowledge through mandatory training.
If you have any personal requirements that will enable you to participate in our recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Services by phone on 0151 706 4666. New entrants to the NHS will commence on the first pay point of the relevant band.
Employer certification / accreditation
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and Disclosure requirements.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Name Francesca Underwood
Job title Ward Nurse Manager
Email francesca.underwood@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
Telephone 0151 529 6361
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