Healthcare Assistant
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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
Ward 8b is a mixed ward with three specialities palliative care general medicine & haematology the ward is a 28-30 bed ward with acutely unwell patients.
staff are expected to assist the registered nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and provide support to the patient's & families. Assist patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and skin integrity.
shifts will be over a 7 day period including a range of days & nights including weekends.
Main duties of the job
At the direction of the Registered Nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care and following competency assessment use advanced clinical skills such as venepuncture, catheterisation aseptic technique, wound care ,peg feeds and syringe driver monitoring
Participate in the ongoing assessment of patients care needs
Assist the RGN in the evaluation of care and maintain accurate patients charts as appropriate
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.
Provide reassurance support to patients and carers/families.
Work collaboratively with others in the hospice to ensure that patient's needs are met.
Recognise and respond appropriately to difficult situations.
Undertake transfer and escort of patients as appropriate
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen 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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-RMED-361-26-A
Job locations
ROTYAL LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL
MOUNT VERNON STREER
LIVERPOOL
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
At the direction of the Registered Nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care and following competency assessment use advanced clinical skills such as venepuncture, catheterisation aseptic technique, wound care ,peg feeds and syringe driver monitoring
Participate in the ongoing assessment of patients care needs
Assist the RGN in the evaluation of care and maintain accurate patients charts as appropriate
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.
Provide reassurance support to patients and carers/families.
Work collaboratively with others in the hospice to ensure that patients needs are met.
Recognise and respond appropriately to difficult situations.
Undertake transfer and escort of patients as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
At the direction of the Registered Nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care and following competency assessment use advanced clinical skills such as venepuncture, catheterisation aseptic technique, wound care ,peg feeds and syringe driver monitoring
Participate in the ongoing assessment of patients care needs
Assist the RGN in the evaluation of care and maintain accurate patients charts as appropriate
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.
Provide reassurance support to patients and carers/families.
Work collaboratively with others in the hospice to ensure that patients needs are met.
Recognise and respond appropriately to difficult situations.
Undertake transfer and escort of patients as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
Knowledge
Essential
- Reputation for high standard of patient care
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Basic Computer Skills
Other
Essential
- Supportive of colleagues and patients
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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
Applications 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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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
Applications 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 details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ROTYAL LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL
MOUNT VERNON STREER
LIVERPOOL
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
ROTYAL LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL
MOUNT VERNON STREER
LIVERPOOL
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
ELIZABETH CHANTRE
01517062448
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-RMED-361-26-A
Job locations
ROTYAL LIVERPOOL HOSPITAL
MOUNT VERNON STREER
LIVERPOOL
L7 8YE
United Kingdom
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