HCA - Respiratory Support Unit

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Liverpool is seeking a motivated Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join their new Acute Respiratory Unit. The role involves supporting nursing teams, delivering patient care, and assisting with clinical duties. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Care certificate or NVQ Level 3 and exhibit excellent communication and IT skills. Previous health care experience is essential, with respiratory experience being desirable. This is a full-time entry-level position offering a chance to make a significant impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a health care environment is essential, especially respiratory experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering excellent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting nursing teams in providing patient care and clinical duties.
• Assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, and risk assessments.
• Delivering pressure area care and managing wound assessments.
• Undertaking observations and supporting junior staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Motivation and drive

Education

Level 3 Care certificate or NVQ level 3 certification

Job description

This post is advertised for the new Acute Respiratory Unit in the new build of the Royal Liverpool Hospital. This is a 10 bedded Respiratory Unit, with 6 level 2 NIV beds.

As Band 3 Health Care assistant duties will include supporting the registered nursing teams in providing patient care, clinical duties such as assisting patients with extended personal hygiene needs, meeting patients nutritional needs, including completing risk assessments and implementing plans of care.

Pressure area care delivery and wound assessment and wound dressings. Undertaking observations, supporting new and junior members of staff, as well as venepuncture, cannulation and catheterization. Also supporting patient receiving High Flow oxygen therapy and Non Invasive Ventilation.

The successful candidate needs to be driven and motivated to fit into the team and to provide the highest standards of care for our complex respiratory patients.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic health care assistant who can demonstrate the trust values to join our team. Previous experience working within a health care environment is essential with respiratory experience desirable.

Requirements include a Band 3 nurse with level 3 Care certificate or NVQ level 3 certification. Excellent communication skills and IT skills required and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent patient care.

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.

About the Role

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and particularly welcome applications from