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Job Overview
Role: Healthcare Assistant – Trauma & Orthopaedics
Band: 2
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Day and Night shifts)
Location: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Aintree Site)
Application Deadline: Midnight, 4th December 2024
An opportunity is available within the Orthopaedic Division at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This position involves working as part of the Orthopaedic Trauma Team at Aintree.
The unit is a 27-bedded acute trauma and orthopaedic ward, serving the orthopaedic needs of Liverpool. The role supports qualified practitioners in delivering high-quality care to patients in an acute setting. A supportive and enthusiastic team committed to excellent patient care awaits the successful candidate.
A comprehensive Trust induction and two-week ward preceptorship will be provided. Ongoing support for professional development will also be available.
Flexibility to work day and night shifts as per service requirements is essential.
Note: Applications may close once sufficient responses have been received.
Main Duties of the Job
- Assist registered nurses in delivering basic care to patients and supporting families/carers.
- Ensure hygiene, toileting, grooming, and other personal care needs are met while maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Measure fluid intake/output, support dietary needs, and assist patients with meals.
- Facilitate mobility exercises, manage incontinence, and assist in pressure sore prevention.
- Obtain patient specimens, escort patients to departments, and provide general observations.
- Support last offices in collaboration with registered nurses.
Working for the Organisation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust encompasses Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. It is part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG), formed on 1st November 2024.
The UHLG is among the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 staff providing care to communities across Merseyside. Services include general and emergency hospital care and highly specialised regional services for over two million residents in the North West.
Facilities include:
- Aintree University Hospital: Adult major trauma care and regional services.
- Broadgreen Hospital: Elective surgical, diagnostic, and rehabilitation services.
- Royal Liverpool University Hospital: Complex planned care with single-occupancy inpatient rooms.
- Liverpool Women’s Hospital: Specialising in women and neonatal care, delivering over 7,200 babies annually.
Roles at Liverpool Women’s Hospital are accessible via its careers page.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- Demonstrated willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 2.
Experience
- Suitable work/life experience (essential).
- Previous experience in a caring role (desirable).
Knowledge
- Basic computer skills (desirable).
Skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in a healthcare setting.
Other Requirements
- Clear communication in written and spoken English.
Additional Information
Applicants must ensure email accounts are regularly monitored, including spam/junk folders, for updates regarding the application. Only candidates meeting the person specification will be shortlisted for interviews.
Flexible working arrangements, including reduced or compressed hours and fixed shifts, are encouraged, subject to role suitability.
The organisation values diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from underrepresented groups.
Successful candidates are required to pay for DBS checks via salary deductions. Updated DBS fees as of 2nd December 2024: £26.50 (standard) or £54.50 (enhanced).
Applicants needing visa sponsorship are advised to review the criteria at gov.uk.
This organisation enforces a zero-tolerance policy for abuse towards vulnerable groups. All staff are required to comply with safeguarding policies and complete mandatory training.
Support is provided for employees experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence through the Merseyside Domestic Abuse Workplace Scheme.
For any adjustments needed during the recruitment process, contact the Recruitment Services at 0151 706 4666 promptly.
Salary Information
New NHS entrants will begin on the first pay point of Band 2.
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