Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join the team to work on our Joint Replacement/Elective Orthopaedic Ward here on Ward 2.

We are looking for an experienced HCA with NVQ Level 3 to join the nursing team. Based at an excellent established and friendly facility on the Broadgreen site. Broadgreen has excellent staff facilities with onsite parking available. Close to the M62, with good bus and train services nearby.

The Vacancies are Full Time and Part-Time posts.



Hear about the exciting work we do from our dedicated Trust employees and departments, for a future you could be a part of, please visit our Trust Facebook page by searching Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.



Hear about the exciting work we do from our dedicated Trust employees and departments, for a future you could be a part of, please visit our Trust Facebook page by searching Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.



Preparing patients for theatre.



Post-Operative care of patients (under the supervision of Registered Nurse) who have undergone surgery.

Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming



Recording of patients observations. General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.



Documentation of care plans on PENS



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



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 patient's manual handling plan.



Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient's plan of care.

Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.



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



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.



For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page .



Assist patients in preparation for procedures and post procedure care



Recording of patients observations. General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.



Documentation of care plans on PENS



Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient's manual handling plan.

Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.



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. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and 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 and following Infection Control guidelines and policies