Band 2 HCA

4 months ago


Liverpool, United Kingdom Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Ward 7 is an 23 bedded reablement ward caring for patients who are currently pathway 1 and 2 aiming to reduce their pathway promoting independence.

We work closely with therapists and MDT to care for and plan a safe discharge for our patients.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a band 2 HCA is to assist the nursing staff in the care of our patient group. The role involves caring for a patients activities of daily living, nutrition and hydration and continence needs. Also promoting activity and monitoring pressure area care. As well as emotional and psychological support

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here

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Job description

Job 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 Department 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 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. 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2

Experience

Essential

Suitable work / life experience

Desirable

Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

Desirable

Basic Computer Skills

Skills

Essential

Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Other

Essential

Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
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