the job will entail working within a 14 bedded in patient setting and a ambulatory assessment area, for patients who have a clinical frailty score over 5 and who meet the frailty criteria for the unit The successful candidate should have demonstrable experience working in a hospital setting at NVQ Level 2 for a period of two years. **This vacancy will close once a sufficient number of applications has been received so please apply soon if interested** Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming and attending to toileting needs Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence. The recording of a patient’s fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts. Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary. The recording of patient’s dietary intake when indicated in the patient’s plan of care. Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances. Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan. Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care) Prepare and maintain environments for clinical treatments and investigations Collection of Blood products from laboratory as requested Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices. General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include: Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate Oxygen saturation monitoring Recording of peak flow Undertake blood glucose monitoring ,venepuncture and/or cannulation Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broad green 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 Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. as main duties of the job Providing high standard of care adhering to the organisation policies and procedures Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties. Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour 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. Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur. Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved. Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy. Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process. Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff. *For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description* This advert closes on Tuesday 20 May 2025. Location : Liverpool, L9 7AL