Healthcare Assistant

We are looking for a motivated, kind, enthusiastic person to join our outstanding team at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. We have part time hours available, Maple at 25 hours per week, Rowan suite at 30 hours per week and Cherry at 25 hours per week. You will assist the healthcare team in the delivery of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered health professional. We reserve the right to close this post at any point during advertisement. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

• Please note sponsorship for Band 2 posts is not possible., + Delivery of all aspects of patients personal care.
+ Assist with the preparation of drinks and snacks. + Assisting patients with feeding when required. + Accurately record patient information. + Involving patients and their families in all aspects of care. + Ensuring their is a safe environment. + Secure and handle the disposal of clinical waste., Under the supervision of the registered health professional participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, which includes all aspects of patients personal care. Under the supervision of a registered Health professional undertake specified clinical activities. Assist the registered health professional in the implementation of individualised patient care. Assist with the preparation of meals, snacks and drinks, assisting patients with feeding as necessary. Accurately record patient information of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the registered nurse responsible for the patient at the time. Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Escort and transfer patients, with low nursing dependency, as delegated by the registered health professional . Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, thus preventing the spread of infection by clearing and cleaning vacated bed spaces and preparation for re-use, secure and handle clinical waste and used linen for safe collection and/or disposal, carry out regular mattress checks and record details in line with trust policy. Maintain high standards of hand hygiene Assist other clinical areas within the Trust as the clinical situation and staffing levels require. Attend to the needs of patients/ visitors, particularly those who may be distressed or require assistance and communicate in a manner that is appropriate to them and the situation. Care for patients property and valuables in accordance with Trust policy. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Therefore, interested applicants are advised to apply as early as possible. Please review the job description and person specification carefully before applying to ensure that you meet the essential requirements for the post. All applicants will be contacted and informed by email whether they were successfully shortlisted for interview. As part of you pre-employment checks we will be required to obtain satisfactory references. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent employer. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address. From April 2017 the Government plans to extend the requirement to provide a criminal record certificate to Tier 2 visa applicants coming to work in Education, Health and Social Care sectors and to their adult dependants. If you are a Tier 2 visa applicant and you are coming to work in an occupation defined by the relevant Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code, you will be required to provide a criminal record certificate from any country you have lived in for 12 months or more in the last 10 years, this is also applicable for your adult dependants. Employers are expected to implement the Care Certificate for all applicable new starters from April 2015. The Care Certificate aims to equip health and social care support workers with the knowledge and skills which they need to provide safe, compassionate care. We expect all new starters in clinical, patient facing posts (bands 1-4) to complete all 15 standards of the Care Certificate, within their first 6 months with the Trust. Flexible Working applications will be considered in line the Trusts flexible working policies. The Trust is a no-smoking site. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date should we receive sufficient applications and so urge you to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are also not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine whether you would be eligible for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.

As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine including adult cystic fibrosis and diagnostic imaging, both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Heart and lung disease continue to be amongst the biggest killers in the UK and the communities we serve are marked by increased prevalence of cardiovascular disease, higher levels of heart failure, hypertension, coronary artery disease and an ageing population. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and facilitated by technology. New and upgraded clinical areas are designed with patients and families fully involved to deliver their needs. As part of our long term plan, we aim to form strong clinical and organisational relationships where possible. There is clear evidence that partnerships improve patient care and enhance quality and we aim to collaborate with a range of other providers and professionals with the aim to extending access and improve quality. Our vision is underpinned by five strategic goals: + Quality: to deliver the highest quality, safest and best experience for patients and their families by providing reliable care + Service and Innovation: to develop our service portfolio for patients by developing innovative models of care + Value: to maintain financial viability, enhance service delivery and develop new models of care to improve the health of our patients and safely reduce costs + Workforce: to be the best NHS Employer by 2019 by attracting and retaining the best staff to deliver excellent patient care + Stakeholders: to develop productive relationships with key stakeholders in order to enhance our profile and reputation. Our Mission "Excellent, Compassionate and Safe care for every patient, every day", Working for our organisation Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
• Please note sponsorship for Band 2 posts is not possible.
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'. We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community. We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics. Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms. Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq