Job summary
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant - Discharge lounge
Band 2
Job overview
Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase from £22,383 to £23,615.
- Support all individuals through effective communication
- General bed making
- Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
- Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
- Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy
- Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur.
- Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
- Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision
- Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals
Band 2positions will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase from £22,383 to £23,615.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for full health care assistant on the Discharge lounge. We are looking for a motivated, trustworthy and reliable individual to join our hardworking and dynamic team on the Discharge lounge. This is a busy, mixed area with a high volume of patients attending the lounge each day in preparation to go home,
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.
Working for our organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.
The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.
The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.
To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
- Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
- Support of patients in managing incontinence.
- Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse
- Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
- Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed.
- Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care
- Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan.
- Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
- Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care.
- Escorting patients to discharge destinations at hospital exits
- General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
- Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
- Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2
Experience
Essential criteria
- Suitable work / life experience
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a caring role
Knowledge
Desirable criteria
- Basic Computer Skills
Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Emma Weaver
- Job title
- Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 706 2576
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