Healthcare Assistant Band 3 - Ward 28 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

River Alliance of Wisconsin; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their busy elective unit. In this role, you will provide essential support to nursing staff and ensure high standards of patient care. Your responsibilities will include assisting with hygiene, mobility, and clinical tasks, all while working collaboratively within a dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care at a leading hospital, with a commitment to training and professional development. Flexibility in working hours is essential to meet the needs of the ward. If you are passionate about healthcare and looking to advance your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient care under supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hygiene, grooming, and toileting support.
• Support nursing staff with clinical duties and patient mobility.
• Perform safe manual handling and assist with feeding.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Manual Handling

Education

Healthcare Assistant Certification

Job description

Healthcare Assistant Band 3 - Ward 28 Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Healthcare Assistant - Ward 28

Band 3

Ward 28 is seeking an experienced Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our team. Ward 28 is a busy elective Head and Neck regional unit with 25 beds at Aintree University Hospital, caring for pre- and post-operative patients.

The successful candidate should be highly motivated, possess good interpersonal skills, and be able to work under pressure and within a team. A strong commitment to maintaining high standards of care is essential.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will assist the Ward/Department team in delivering the highest standard of patient care. Your duties will include a range of delegated tasks, clinical and non-clinical, with training provided to develop necessary skills.

As a Band 3 HCA, you will be responsible for providing high standards of care, supporting nursing staff with clinical duties, and supervising junior staff to uphold care standards.

Flexibility to work days and nights is required to meet the ward's staffing needs.

Please note: From 4th April 2024, the minimum salary requirement for a skilled visa increases to £23,200. Applicants requiring sponsorship should review eligibility criteria at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participating in all aspects of patient care, focusing on hygiene and grooming.
• Providing toileting support, ensuring privacy and dignity.
• Supporting continence management and recording fluid intake/output.
• Assisting with meals, drinks, and feeding as needed.
• Promoting mobility and using mobility aids.
• Preventing pressure sores in conjunction with care plans.
• Performing safe manual handling and movement tasks.
• Collecting specimens for testing.
• Removing cannulas and catheters.
• Undertaking dressing of non-complex wounds.

Patient safety must always be maintained.

For detailed duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024, aimed at enhancing patient care.

The group employs over 16,800 colleagues, serving a population of 630,000 across Merseyside, providing a wide range of hospital services including regional specialties and emergency care.

Specific hospital details:
- Aintree University Hospital: Major trauma, stroke services.
- Broadgreen Hospital: Elective surgery, diagnostics, rehabilitation.
- Liverpool Women’s Hospital: Maternity services, delivering over 7,200 babies annually.
- Royal Liverpool University Hospital: Inpatient care with 100% single bedrooms, complex planned care.

For roles at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, visit their careers page.

Additional responsibilities include:
- Supporting patient mobility and continence.
- Assisting with nutrition and hydration.
- Ensuring patient safety and dignity.
- Performing clinical tasks within competency and care plans.

This advert closes on Friday 9 May 2025.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals

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