Job summary
This is a newly created post that will be a part of the Trauma and Orthopaedic Care Group within the Division of Surgery at the Aintree site.
The post-holder will support our acute orthopaedic wards to facilitate a high standard of enhanced care for our dementia patients to ensure a robust and holistic hospital admission.
The post-holder will contribute to the delivery of patient's individual care under the direction and supervision of the Ward Manager with additional support from the Dementia and Delirium Team. Whilst completing this, the post-holder will assist with all aspects of the patient's care including moving and handling, personal hygiene and dietary needs.
The successful candidate will be covering a 7 day service and will work with other Dementia Support Workers to ensure the service is covered across the 3 ward areas Monday - Sunday.
Main duties of the job
- Maintain a professional behaviour at all times and represent the values of the organisation.
- To assist the staff in the delivery of direct patient care.
- To undertake skilled nursing support activities for which training and competency assessment has been undertaken.
- To assist the nursing staff in maintaining patients well-being and dignity in a safe environment andin maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy.
- To understand and adhere to all relevant trust policies and procedures.
- To demonstrate good communication skills when dealing with patients, relatives and members ofthe multidisciplinary team utilising sensitivity, empathy and ability to manage conflict.
- To perform, understand and report patient risk assessments e.g. Nutritional assessment scores,Falls Assessment, Moving and Handling, Pressure Area assessment and Bed Rail risk Assessment.
- Report any concerns regarding patient's well-being or safety to the nurse in charge.
- It is the responsibility of any member of staff who becomes aware of either a clinical or non-clinical incident to escalate immediately to the registered nurse.
- To understand the principles of the Friends and Family Test/patient experience feedback and howit is used to improve and maintain an excellent patient experience.
- Assist in orientating patients and visitors to the ward environment.
- Ensure compliance with all aspects of Infection Control, Isolation and Food Hygiene policies.
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 herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf
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Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of patients individual care under the direction andsupervision of the Ward Manager and in conjunction with the Dementia and Delirium Team. They will gather quality collateral history/ personal information from patients, families, carers andother relevant services (eg social worker, care agency) Deliver, monitor and embed DCS care plans for patients with dementia using clinical leadershipskills to role model best practice to ward staff Work closely with dementia service colleagues and contribute to service goals, takingresponsibility for collecting and inputting data metrics Use clinical judgment to feedback to MDT patient progress and assist in setting patient goalsthat reflect their changing needs Ensure effective ongoing carer communication/ liaison, including referrals to communityresources where indicated (eg carer support organisations)Oct 2023 Facilitate the provision of meaningful activities for patients, working closely with band 2s andvolunteers Facilitate supported/ risk-positive discharges Follow-up telephone calls and where required, admission avoidance activity (community liaison/follow-up visits)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of working with patients in a hospital environment
- Previous experience of team work
- Previous experience of dementia care
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of literacy and numeracy skills to GCSE C or equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate and present written information clearly
- Basic computer /key board skills
- Ability to understand and undertake monitoring of patients' vital signs
Desirable
- Ability to learn new skills quickly
- Ability to plan and prioritise workload
Other
Essential
- Committed to own personal development and evidence of regular attendance at training days
- Has a caring, compassionate and professional nature
- Committed to developing self and others
- Diplomatic and calm
- Ability to work as a team and form professional relationships with colleagues
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent/New Diploma Level 3 or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree Hospital
Longmoor Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL