Health Care Assistant Recruitment Event - New Royal Hospital

We are looking to grow our team of Health care Assistants (HCA) to work across a variety of wards within our New Royal Hospital. There are a variety of positions ranging from 23 hours to 37.5 hours. We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude and who will be positive team members whether you are "new to care" or have previous experience in a health care role.

This Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants will be offered full support in settling into your new role. We offer a full, comprehensive training and induction period and you will assigned to a mentor who will guide and support you through your learning and development.

If you are caring individual and your values align to ours (Caring, Fair and Innovative) please consider coming along.

Job Details

• Band 2 - £20,270 plus enhanced rates for unsocialable hours
• Between 23 and 37.5 hours
• Good standard of written and verbal English
• No experience or qualifications necessary
• Flexible working

Main duties of the job

As a HCA you will provide personal care and support to patients at their most vulnerable times. You will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients. Your application should highlight your experience in order for the shortlisting panel to be able to select the most suitably qualified individuals to join our team.

Some of your duties will include;

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

Assist in the prevention of pressure sores developing as directed by the Registered Nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care.

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

Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service/ward.

Further details

Please arrive during the selected time slot. You will be welcomed by the Recruitment Team who will sign you in.

After sign in and before your interview, you’ll have the opportunity to find out more about the role and career progression opportunities from on-site professionals. You’ll then have the opportunity to interview for the position. Interviews are approximately 20 minutes and we aim to interview you within 1 hour of your arrival.

Please ensure you have completed an application form prior to the event here: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/working-with-us/current-opportunities/#!/job/v4492071

If you are successful on the day we will ask you to complete some of the mandatory pre-employment checks we require, so please do ensure that you bring the following documentation:

• One form of photographic ID e.g. Passport, driving licence and a document confirming your address e.g. bank statement, utility bill

Please dress smart/casual.

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