Healthcare Assistant - Ward 35NHS

Job summary

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 35Band 237.5 Hours per week

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.

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 35, you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with a range of physical, cognitive and complex health needs, including dementia, delirium and Parkinson's disease.

Key responsibilities include:

• 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.

Job description

For a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

About us

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 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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal 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.