Healthcare Assistant - AMU

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the post holder will assist the department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer. The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by a registered nurse., Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence Recording of a patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks, assisting and feeding patients as necessary Recording of patients dietary intake when indicated in the patients plan of care Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.

Removal of cannulae, catheters and nasogastric tubes Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care) The successful candidate should have demonstrable experience working in a hospital setting at NVQ Level 2., Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3, Reputation for high standard of patient care, Excellent communication skills Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting Basic Computer Skills, Supportive of colleagues and patients, Demonstrable experience working in a hospital setting at NVQ Level 2 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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.

Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Only those applicants who demonstrate clearly how they meet our person specification will be shortlisted for interview. We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received a minimum number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role. Candidates applying for the role of Healthcare Assistant on the staff bank should note that due to the nature of the role, workers must be aged 18 or above when commencing in post.

Applicants are therefore welcome from those aged over 18 or within 3 months' of their 18^th birthday. The Trust is committe