Part-Time Gastroenterology Ward Assistant

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting a part-time Healthcare Assistant for Ward 4A in the Gastroenterology area. The role supports the ward team with daily living activities and basic nursing tasks on a busy medical unit.

You will need good communication, reliable teamwork, and a willingness to learn. Shifts include weekends and nights, with full training and supervision provided.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates willingness and ability to undertake NVQ level 2
• Previous experience in a caring role is required
• Basic computer skills are expected

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene and personal care.
• Take care of toileting needs while preserving privacy.
• Support incontinence management for patients.
• Record fluid intake/output using balance charts and report to nurse.
• Prepare and serve meals; assist with feeding as needed.
• Assist with menu forms; liaise with Catering about meals.
• Monitor dietary intake and report as part of care plan.
• Move and handle patients within safe practice guidelines.
• Encourage mobility using care plans and appliances as directed.
• Help prevent pressure sores as directed by RN.
• Obtain specimens for ward or lab testing.
• Escort patients to clinical departments within hospital.
• Assist RN in last offices when required.
• Observe patients and report untoward events to staff.
• Initiate Basic Life Support techniques if needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Education

NVQ level 2

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are recruiting a part-time Healthcare Assistant for Ward 4A in the Gastroenterology area. The role supports the ward team with daily living activities and basic nursing tasks on a busy medical unit.

You will need good communication, reliable teamwork, and a willingness to learn. Shifts include weekends and nights, with full training and supervision provided.