Overview

Job SummaryThis is an exciting opportunity to join our nursing team. We are an innovative forward thinking team who are patient focused and pride ourselves on giving high standards of care. We are passionate about clinical excellence and strive to deliver safe, positive care. We require an enthusiastic and motivated HCA to work within this progressive team to provide high quality patient care. The Southwest Liver Unit is a busy 23 bedded ward specialising in Hepatology. You will need to be keen, flexible adaptive and have an interest in working with people and looking for a challenge. Full time and part time hours available. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to function in a busy working environment. For an informal chat or further information please contact: Senior sister Rachael on 01752 437341. Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as "+Priority" and "+At Risk" status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.

About UsWe are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

DetailsDate posted: 26 August 2025Band 2 • Salary £24,465 a year Per Annum • Contract: Permanent • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Location: UHP-Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DH

Job responsibilities

Develop the skills to obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.Under supervision follow individual patient care plans and report any changes immediately to the Registered Nurse/Assistant Practitioner.Participate in basic patient assessment whilst providing personal care and feeding back to the registered nurse to ensure high standards of care, in particular relating to skin integrity and the alertness of the patient.Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.Ensure care is given in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.Ensure that the patient’s bed space is clean, tidy, accessible and that the person has what they need within easy reach.Develop the skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.Develop the skills to maintain effective record keeping and communication with patients, relatives, and members of the Multidisciplinary team regarding all aspects of care demonstrating a range of appropriate communication skills.Ensure equipment and stores are well maintained, taking appropriate action if the equipment is faulty.Work effectively as part of a team.For further details please see attached JDandPS.

Person Specification

Knowledge and ExperienceEssentialBe able to work as a member of a teamDemonstrable experience of time management and prioritising workUnderstands and committed to a caring approach to patients and relativesAbility to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.DesirableDemonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting

Aptitude and AbilitiesEssentialEffective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbalCommitted to providing high quality patient careAbility and willingness to undertake appropriate training within given time framesEnthusiasm and commitment to working within the healthcare settingAble to meet the physical and developmental demands of the roleBasic IT skills, word, Email, keyboard skills

QualificationsDesirableLevel 2 QCF Diploma in Clinical Healthcare support or Level 2 NVQ in Healthcare Health and Social Care or Level 2 in Health and Social Care (NVQ, QCF, RQF)GCSE A*- D in English Language, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Literacy at Level 1)GCSE A*- D in Mathematics, or equivalent (e.g. Certificate in Adult Numeracy at Level 1)

Additional information

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. Certificate of Sponsorship information applies to eligible applicants. For further information refer to UK Visas and Immigration guidelines. This role may require checking overseas criminal records where applicable.

Employer details

Employer: University Hospitals Plymouth NHS TrustAddress: UHP-Derriford Hospital, Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8DHEmployer''s website: https://www.plymouthhospitals.nhs.uk/

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