Healthcare Assistant - Ward 23 | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Liverpool is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join Ward 23. This full-time role involves providing personal care and support to patients with respiratory conditions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate commitment to high standards of care and possess skills in assisting with hygiene and toileting needs. This is an opportunity to make a positive difference in patients' lives within an established healthcare setting. The application window closes on December 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist patients with personal care and hygiene.
• Experience in supporting patients with respiratory diseases is beneficial.
• Understanding of dignity and privacy in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and personal grooming.
• Manage patients' toileting needs with dignity.
• Measure patient fluid intake and output accurately.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care techniques

Patient support

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 23

Permanent

Fulltime

Are you interested in joining our excellent team to maintain our high standards of holistic care to acute, weaning and chronic respiratory patients? Do you have the skills we are looking for to ensure we get it right for every patient, every time?

Ward 23 is looking to recruit motivated Healthcare Assistants in a permanent position. We are a 33 bedded ward who provide support to patients who have respiratory diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, pleural effusions, bronchiectasis and many other respiratory diseases.

We are looking for the committed, compassionate and caring people that want to make a positive difference to peoples lives.

Please note this vacancy may close early once we have received sufficient applications.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support of patients in managing incontinence.
• Measures patient fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered Nurse.

This advert closes on Sunday 14 Dec 2025.