Healthcare Assistant - Respiratory 6C

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Liverpool is looking for an enthusiastic Band 2 Health Care Assistant. The successful candidate will support registered nursing teams in delivering excellent patient care, which includes assisting with personal hygiene, dietary needs, and mobility. Previous experience in a healthcare environment is essential. Effective communication skills are required for this permanent and full-time position offering a salary of £24,465 per year. The role is based on-site at the Royal Liverpool Hospital.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships in healthcare settings.
• Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and toileting needs.
• Prepare and serve meals and snacks to patients.
• Support mobility improvement using exercise and mobility aids.
• Prevent pressure sore development as directed.

Skills

Effective interpersonal relationships

Communication skills (written and spoken)

Education

Willingness to undertake NVQ level 2

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Duties for this post will include supporting the registered nursing teams in providing patient care, clinical duties such as assisting patients with personal hygiene needs, meeting patients nutritional needs, maximising mobility. Pressure area care delivery and falls risk prevention. This person need to be driven and motivated to fit in to the team well to strive to provide the highest standards of care for our complex respiratory patients.

Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase from £22,383 to £23,615.

Main duties of the job

Opportunities have arisen within the Respiratory ward 6C for a Band 2 Health Care Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic health care assistant who can demonstrate the trust values to join our team. Previous experience working with a health care environment are essential, respiratory experience desirable. Excellent communication skills and IT skills required and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent patient care. We are looking for candidates with previous care experience.

Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase from £22,383 to £23,615.

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 specializes 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.

Details

• Date posted: 26 January 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £24,465 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 287-RMED-8-26
• Job locations: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE

Job Description and Responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Care Duties: Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). Provision of patients' toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained, and supporting patients in managing incontinence. Measure patients' fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and report information to Registered Nurse. Prepare and serve patients' meals, drinks and snacks; assist/feeder patients as necessary. Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department regarding the number of meals needed. Report patients' dietary intake as indicated in the patient's plan of care. Carry out movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient's manual handling plan. Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.

Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered Nurse in conjunction with the patient's plan of care. Obtain specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. Escort patients to clinical departments within the hospital. Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices. General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff. Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provide assistance to the Registered Nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

General Duties: Support all individuals through effective communication. General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol. Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use. Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas. Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory. Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy. Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents. Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff. Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals. Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service (Reception/telephone duties, Basic computer skills). Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person (e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering). Complete maintenance repair forms. The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualifications: Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2
• Experience: Suitable work / life experience
• Skills: Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Other: Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Desirable

• Previous experience in a caring role
• Knowledge: Basic Computer Skills

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.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK have 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.

Additional information

Employer details: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Address: Royal Liverpool Hospital, Mount Vernon Street, Liverpool, L7 8YE. Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/