Ward 5A Healthcare Assistant: Patient Care & Observations

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to work on Ward 5A at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, supporting registered nurses in delivering clinical care.

Core duties include taking vital signs, assisting with wound care and cannula/catheter management, helping with personal care, nutrition, mobility and accurate documentation under supervision. The role forms part of LUHFT's NHS services across Merseyside.

Responsibilities

• Clinical Observations: Taking and recording vital signs (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiration rate) and escalating changes to a registered nurse.
• Clinical Procedures: Assisting with non-complex wound care, removal of cannulae/catheters, and blood glucose monitoring.
• Patient Care: Assisting patients with personal hygiene, toileting, and nutritional needs (feeding and hydration monitoring).
• Documentation: Accurately recording fluid intake/output charts and updating patient nursing records under the countersignature of a registered nurse.
• Ward Support: Leading by example, supervising junior Band 2 staff, and helping manage daily ward logistics.

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to work on Ward 5A at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital, supporting registered nurses in delivering clinical care.

Core duties include taking vital signs, assisting with wound care and cannula/catheter management, helping with personal care, nutrition, mobility and accurate documentation under supervision. The role forms part of LUHFT's NHS services across Merseyside.