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

Job Summary

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 them 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 and report incidents if they occur.
• Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
• Support members of the 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 (including emptying catheter bags).
• Provide patients with toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Support patients in managing incontinence.
• Measure patient fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and report information to the registered nurse.
• Prepare and serve patient’s meals, drinks and snacks; assist/feed patients as necessary.
• Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department regarding the number of meals needed.
• Report patient dietary intake as indicated in the patient’s plan of care.
• Carry out movement and handling within safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan.
• Enable patients to maintain or improve mobility by using 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.
• Obtain specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
• Escort patients to clinical departments within the hospital.
• Assist the registered nurse in performing last offices.
• Make 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.

Qualifications

• Good basic communication skills.
• Team player who can help improve patient care and drive quality forward.
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends and nights as required.
• Eligible for Band 2 positions (RQF 3 or A level and above). Band 2 positions are not eligible for sponsorship.

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