Healthcare Assistant - Liverpool, United Kingdom - The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

Description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Lipton Ward, which is our 10 bedded Hyper Acute Rehabilitation Ward, which forms part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Rehabilitation Network beds.

The rehabilitation of patients who have had life changing injuries or neurological events is extremely rewarding, as it involves helping a patient to regain function, confidence, speech, self-respect and much more. We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and professional health care assistants, who are committed to supporting and working alongside a team, providing high quality care for our complex patients.

Main duties of the job

The ability to work collaboratively with all members of our multi-disciplinary team is vital, together with excellent communication skills, flexibility and reliability. You must also have a professional caring manner.

The post holder will be required to work hours over 7 days, Monday-Sunday

About us

The Walton CentreNHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for theInvestors in People we invest in people and we invest in wellbeingstandards and has been awarded Gold status for both. TheWalton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology andneurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everythingwe do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providingcomprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services weare proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission(CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originallyformed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.

Witharound 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incrediblydedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal andneurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site inFazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treatinginjuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves andmuscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-termneurological conditions.

Job responsibilities

Role summary

Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer. This includes working alongside other members of the multi disciplinary team.

Key responsibilities

Care Duties

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.

Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse

Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Team with regard to the number of meals needed.

Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling risk assessment and care 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 patients plan of care.

Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.

Escorting 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.

Recognise and escalate any changes in patients condition to Registered Nursing Staff.

Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

General Duties

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.

Assist in stocking up supplies in treatment rooms

Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory

Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy

Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision

Participate in orientation of less experienced employees and demonstrate own duties.

Acknowledge limitations of knowledge and skills and complete competencies as required.

Seek appropriate advice and support

Administration Duties

Undertake a range of administration duties as required in support of the Ward to ensure a smooth running service, this may involve:

Answer the telephone and pass on messages as required.

Basic computer skills

Retrieving charts and other care documentation from other areas or central store in the absence of the ward clerk

Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.

Complete maintenance repair forms and report to engineering department.

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Qualifications

Essential

Experience

Essential

Desirable