health care assistant

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a part-time Band 3 Health Care Assistant for the Assessment and Rehabilitation Day Unit. Responsibilities include patient observations, venepuncture, and coordinating patient scans. Ideal candidates will have outpatient experience and excellent communication skills. The role requires a willingness to pursue NVQ Level 3.

Qualifications

• Previous outpatient experience.
• Willingness to work towards Band 3 clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, blood pressure measurement and stock taking.
• Demonstrated willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out patient observations.
• Venepuncture and safe removal of IV cannulas.
• Chaperoning consultants in clinic.
• Organising and coordinating relevant patient scans such as MRI/CT/Doppler.
• First point of contact for patient telephone queries and confirming appointment attendance.
• Co‑ordinating with multiple members of the MDT to ensure a smooth patient journey through the clinics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to undertake NVQ Level 3

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to pursue)

Job description

Job Title

Band 3 Health Care Assistant – Assessment and Rehabilitation Day Unit (ARDU) – part‑time Monday to Wednesday 9:00‑5:00.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out patient observations.
• Venepuncture and safe removal of IV cannulas.
• Chaperoning consultants in clinic.
• Organising and coordinating relevant patient scans such as MRI/CT/Doppler.
• First point of contact for patient telephone queries and confirming appointment attendance.
• Co‑ordinating with multiple members of the MDT to ensure a smooth patient journey through the clinics.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous outpatient experience.
• Willingness to work towards Band 3 clinical skills such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECG recording, blood pressure measurement and stock taking.
• NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to pursue).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 3.

About the Employer

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. LUHFT is part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, one of the largest employers in the region dedicated to providing high‑quality care across Merseyside and the North West.

Contact

Martin Wright
Unit Manager
[e-mail]
0151 259 8795
Unit open 9‑4 Monday‑Friday