Healthcare Assistant - Band 3 Ward 8D Infectious Diseases

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dedicated healthcare assistant to join a dynamic team in a leading NHS hospital. This role involves caring for complex patients with various needs, including infectious diseases. The ideal candidate will demonstrate eagerness to learn and develop essential skills such as recording observations and providing leadership to junior staff. Join a committed team in a supportive environment that prioritizes high standards of patient care and continuous professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health Care Assistant at a minimum of band 2 required.
• Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2.

Responsibilities

• Participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care.
• Assist in the assessment of health care needs and evaluation of care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Basic IT Skills

Patient Care

Observation Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic hard working, experienced healthcare assistant has arisen on Ward 8D Infectious Diseases. We are looking for a new Band 3 HCA to join our team caring for complex patients with a wide variety of needs including acute an chronic illnesses. Some of the conditions we care for include; HIV, Encephalitis, Cellulitis, Urinary and Respiratory Infectious and C-Difficile.

The successful candidate will need to be able to show that they are eager to learn and develop new skills including; recording observations and escalating abnormal parameters, recording blood glucose levels, venepuncture, cannulation and simple wound dressings. The ability to show leadership among more junior HCAs and work as part of a team is essential. Excellent communication and previous experience in an acute NHS hospital are also essential.

Main duties of the job

Experience

? Experience as a Health Care Assistant at a minimum of band 2 required. Completing a minimum of 2 years as a HCA in an acute setting.

Skills/Attributes

? Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.

? Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.

? Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.

? Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

? An understanding of organisation of nursing care.

? Basic IT skills in E mail.

? Basic understanding of NHS issues.

? Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting

• Able to record and take observations and escalate abnormal parameters.
• Able to take blood glucose monitoring and escalate abnormal parameters appropriately.
• Undertake simple wound dressings.
• Provide Leadership to junior colleagues- B2 HCAs and student nurses and ensure you are supporting RNs and colleagues.

Physical Requirements

? Good attendance record

? Able to perform a wide range of duties

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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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal 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 their careers page.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-121-25-A

Job locations

Ward 8D, Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

LIVERPOOL

L7 8YE

Job description Job responsibilities

At the direction of the Registered Nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, applying and evaluating advanced clinical skills. (KSF Dimension 8 level 2)

Participate in the assessment of health care needs through the completion and interpretation of assessment tools documentation. (KSF Dimension 7 Level 2)

Assist the RGN in the evaluation of care and completion of patient documents. (KSF Dimension 1 level 2)

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. (KSF Dimension 8 level 2).

Provide reassurance support to patients and carers/family. (KSF Dimension 1 level 2)

Work collaboratively with others in the Ward to ensure that patients needs are met. (KSF Dimension 8 level 2 )

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. (KSF Dimension 3 Level 1 )

Undertake transfer and escort of patients with moderate dependency, as directed. (KSF Dimension 3 level 1 )

Job description Job responsibilities

At the direction of the Registered Nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, applying and evaluating advanced clinical skills. (KSF Dimension 8 level 2)

Participate in the assessment of health care needs through the completion and interpretation of assessment tools documentation. (KSF Dimension 7 Level 2)

Assist the RGN in the evaluation of care and completion of patient documents. (KSF Dimension 1 level 2)

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. (KSF Dimension 8 level 2).

Provide reassurance support to patients and carers/family. (KSF Dimension 1 level 2)

Work collaboratively with others in the Ward to ensure that patients needs are met. (KSF Dimension 8 level 2 )

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. (KSF Dimension 3 Level 1 )

Undertake transfer and escort of patients with moderate dependency, as directed. (KSF Dimension 3 level 1 )

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

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

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

Ward 8D, Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

LIVERPOOL

L7 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ward 8D, Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

LIVERPOOL

L7 8YE

Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)