NOW HIRING : HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT NEEDED IN LIVERPOOL NHS Jobs

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Liverpool seeks a dedicated Health Care Assistant for a permanent position. You will be part of a dynamic team caring for patients with complex needs, leveraging your experience and skills to improve patient outcomes. The role demands outstanding communication, leadership among junior staff, and proficiency in healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as a HCA in an acute setting required.
• Completion of training in observing and recording patients' conditions.
• Ability to support RNs and guide junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of planned nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
• Assist with health care needs assessments.
• Support in evaluating care and documentation.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership among junior HCAs

Basic IT skills

Understanding of NHS issues

Record and escalate abnormal parameters

Interpersonal relationships

Wound dressing

Education

Experience as Health Care Assistant at band 2

Minimum 2 years in acute setting

Job description

NOW HIRING: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT NEEDED IN LIVERPOOL

Job details below:

Job Role: Health Care Assistant

Job Type: Permanent / Full Time

Salary: £24,625 – £25,674 Per annum

Job Reference: 7232692/287-RMED-215-25

Job Summary:

A vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, hardworking, and experienced healthcare assistant has arisen on Ward 8C Diabetes and Endocrine. 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 and chronic illnesses.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate eagerness 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 junior HCAs and work as part of a team is essential. Excellent communication skills and previous experience in an acute NHS hospital are also required.

Experience:

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

Skills / Attributes:

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients of varying understanding.
• Present factual information and refer questions appropriately.
• Deal with sensitive issues tactfully and diplomatically.
• Understanding of nursing care organization.
• Basic IT skills, including email.
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues.
• Record and take observations, escalate abnormal parameters.
• Take blood glucose readings and escalate as needed.
• Undertake simple wound dressings.
• Provide leadership to junior colleagues, supporting RNs, B2 HCAs, and student nurses.

Physical Requirements:

• Good attendance record.
• Ability to perform a wide range of duties.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, aiming to improve patient care.

The Group employs over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities from birth onwards.

We serve 630,000 people across Merseyside, providing general, emergency, and highly specialized regional services for over two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the main site for adult major trauma in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic, and treatment services, as well as patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women’s Hospital specializes in women and babies' health, delivering over 7,200 babies annually. 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care under the direction of the Registered Nurse, applying and evaluating advanced clinical skills.
• Assist in health care needs assessment using appropriate tools.
• Support the evaluation of care and documentation alongside RGN.
• Involve patients and carers in care delivery, providing reassurance and support.
• Work collaboratively with ward colleagues to meet patient needs.
• Recognize and respond to urgent and emergency situations.
• Transfer and escort patients with moderate dependency as directed.