NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group
Healthcare Assistant - Ward 35
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Band 2
37.5 Hours per week
Ward 35 Overview
Ward 35 is a 23-bedded Care of the Elderly ward caring for patients aged 65 years and over, including those living with dementia, delirium, and Parkinson’s disease.
About the Role
We are seeking enthusiastic and compassionate Band 2 Health Care Assistants who are eager to learn, demonstrate a kind and caring approach towards patients, families, and colleagues, and who will contribute positively as valued members of our team.
This Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive support when joining the team, including a full induction and training programme. You will also be allocated a mentor who will guide and support you throughout your learning and development journey.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience working within a Healthcare or Social Care setting.
- A caring, compassionate, and patient-centred approach.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A willingness to learn and develop within the role.
- Values that align with those of the Trust: Caring, Fair, and Innovative.
Important Information
- Only candidates who submit a fully completed application form demonstrating how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.
- This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting patients with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, toileting, and maintaining dignity at all times.
- Supporting patients with eating and drinking, encouraging independence where possible, and monitoring nutritional intake.
- Assisting with the safe mobilisation and transfer of patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Supporting patients who may be confused, distressed, or living with dementia by providing reassurance, effective communication, and compassionate care.
- Assisting with pressure area care and supporting measures to prevent falls and maintain patient safety.
- Working in partnership with patients, families, and carers, treating everyone with kindness, respect, and dignity.
- Accurately documenting care provided and communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control standards, safeguarding procedures, and health and safety requirements.
- Participating in training, supervision, and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
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About the Trust
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and 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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Naomi Williams
- Job title: Ward Nurse Manager
- Email address: naomi.williams@liverpoolft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 0151 529 8452
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