Healthcare Assistant - Knowsley Community Respiratory Service

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Liverpool is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join the community respiratory service team. The position requires assisting in patient care, recording vital signs, and performing various clerical duties. The ideal candidate should be compassionate, have strong communication skills, and be able to work in emotionally demanding situations. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary between £24,937 and £26,598 annually.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care and management of chronic respiratory disease.
• Ability to monitor and report vital signs accurately.
• Skills in clerical duties, including telephone handling and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the care and management of patients with chronic respiratory disease.
• Support patients during clinical procedures at community clinics/home visits.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure adequate supplies.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to work in emotionally demanding situations

Time management

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Team collaboration

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Knowsley Community Respiratory Service

Employer: NHS Jobs

Location: Liverpool, L14 3PE

Pay: £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 28/02/2026

About this job

• Assist in the care and management of patients with chronic respiratory disease under supervision.
• Record and report vital signs including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration, and oxygen saturation.
• Support patients during clinical procedures at community clinics/home visits.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in clinical and communal areas.
• Clean and arrange servicing of medical equipment such as nebuliser compressors.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure adequate supplies in office and community units.
• Perform clerical duties including telephone handling and data entry.
• Manage the nebuliser compressor database and co‑ordinate equipment delivery/collection.
• Collate Friends and Family Test feedback and maintain the service compliments/complaints records.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level/grade of the job.
• Use effective communication skills to support patients, carers, and colleagues.
• Deal professionally with aggressive or abusive behaviour.
• Receive, welcome, and guide visitors to the service/Trust, ensuring information is passed on confidentially.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external services such as IT, maintenance, medical engineering etc.
• Adhere to Trust policies including those on confidentiality, health and safety, and governance.
• Monitor cleaning schedules and environmental standards, reporting outcomes and issues.
• Ensure equipment is stored safely and maintained in good working order.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Seek appropriate advice and support when knowledge or skills are limited.
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels, place orders via Oracle, liaise with suppliers and procurement.
• Return faulty or surplus items as necessary.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and tidy environment across office and clinical areas.
• Carry out spot cleaning and respond to spillages promptly.
• Ensure all electrical equipment is PAT tested and safe for use.
• Regularly lift and transport medical equipment to and from patient homes.
• Perform cleaning tasks and maintain physical spaces, which may involve bending, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Maintain concentration while recording clinical observations and managing clerical tasks.
• Respond to unpredictable work patterns and interruptions.
• Meet deadlines for feedback collation, stock management, and equipment servicing.
• Support distressed or bereaved patients and carers with sensitivity.
• Work in emotionally demanding situations, particularly when dealing with end‑of‑life care or patient deterioration.
• Work in patients homes and clinical environments which may present variable conditions.
• Exposure to bodily fluids, cleaning agents, and occasional unpleasant smells.
• Use of medical and electrical equipment in confined or busy spaces.