Job summaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 healthcare assistant to work in a regional nephrology and transplant unit, ward 7B.The post is open to band 2 HCA's who have recent experience of working in the acute setting and have completed or are willing to complete NVQ level 3.We are looking for an individual who is passionate about providing high standards of nursing care and is keen to develop further. You must be an enthusiastic team player who has excellent communication and organisation skills.Main duties of the jobParticipate in all aspects of patient careCare and support transplant patients and their families pre and post operativelyClinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recordingParticipate in the rehabilitation of the patientCommunicate effectively with all members of the multi disciplinary teamAbout usLiverpool 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 https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdfFollow us on Social Media:Facebook - Liverpool University Hospitals CareersInstagram - @LUHFTcareersTwitter - @LUHFTcareersJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUnder the supervision of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer.The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by a registered nurse.Please see attached job description for full details.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialDemonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3ExperienceEssentialDemonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2KnowledgeEssentialReputation for high standard of patient careSkillsEssentialExcellent communication skillsAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare settingBasic Computer SkillsOtherEssentialSupportive of colleagues and patientsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 (Opens in a new tab).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 (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressRoyal Liverpool Hospital - Ward 7BMount Vernon StreetLiverpoolL7 8YEEmployer's websitehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)