Healthcare Assistant - Gastroenterology 4A | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

An opportunity has arisen for a full and part time Healthcare Assistant on Ward 4A. We are looking for a motivated, trustworthy and reliable individual to join our hardworking and dynamic team on Ward 4A. This is a busy, mixed medical ward specialising in liver disease.

Responsibilities

• Support all individuals through effective communication.
• General bed making / making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds.
• 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.
• Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory.
• Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.
• Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting incidents if they occur.
• Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
• Support nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision.
• Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals.
• 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.
• Measure patients’ fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and report information to Registered Nurse.
• Preparation and serving of patient 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.
• Report patients’ dietary intake as indicated in the patient’s plan of care.
• Carry out 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.
• Obtaining 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, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
• Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and assist the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

Candidate Requirements

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 including weekends and nights as required.