Health Practitioner Assistant

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health Practitioner Assistant/Health Care Assistant to join the Integrated Community Reablement Assessment Service (ICRAS) in Liverpool. The role is crucial in providing care and support for patients who require assistance to remain at home, rather than being admitted to hospital. Alternatively, it supports those who have been hospitalized, ensuring their assessments for care occur in the comfort of their home.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Perform patient interventions within the scope of NVQ level 3 skills, as delegated by the team leader or other qualified clinical staff.
• Provide advice on health issues, including health promotion and lifestyle advice.
• Organize and plan your work schedule after receiving delegation from the team leader or Senior Nurse Practitioner.
• Conduct basic patient observations.
• Adhere to clinical guidelines, policies, and infection control procedures.
• Support patients and families across various situations.
• Document information accurately while maintaining confidentiality.
• Demonstrate your role to new staff and students.
• Utilize safe moving and handling techniques in patient care, including equipment usage.

About Mersey Care

Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people across the region. The trust offers specialist inpatient and community services, addressing mental health, learning disabilities, addiction, and brain injury needs. Notably, it is one of three UK trusts providing high secure mental health facilities.

At the core of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's mission is the commitment to 'perfect care,' ensuring Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's services are safe, effective, timely, and efficient. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust strive to support Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust's staff in delivering the highest standards of care while collaborating with service users and their families to shape future services. Flexible working requests are welcomed for all roles.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.

Experience & Knowledge

• Prior health and social care experience.
• Understanding of GDPR principles.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety protocols.
• Commitment to Equality and Diversity.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Able to work independently and manage workload.
• Capability to perform clinical interventions as trained.
• Team collaboration skills.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize workload effectively.
• Dedication to improving clinical standards.
• Proactive initiative in task completion.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records.
• Capability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel for work purposes.