Health Care Assistant - Ward 8ANHS

Job summary

We have a vacancy for enthusiastic band 3 HCA to join our team on Ward 8A. This is a great opportunity to join our friendly and hard working team

We are looking for a experienced HCA with or working towards NVQ LEVEL 3 to support our nursing team.

We are looking for an individual who are passionate about providing high standards of nursing care and are keen to develop further. You must be enthusiastic team players who have excellent communication and organisation skills.

Main duties of the job

Ward 8A is a fast paced 19 bedded infectious diseases unit. We are looking for someone who prides themselves on excellent care and is keen to progress their career.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing high standards of nursing care and are keen to develop further. You must be enthusiastic team players who have excellent communication and organisation skills.

Job description

Cannulation and venepuncture training will be provided. Observation training will be arranged Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficultiesContributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviourGeneral bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions,and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according tothe 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 policyBe familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents,reporting of incidents if they occur.Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may bedistressed or bereaved.Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process.Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.

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.

For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.