Healthcare Assistant - Band 3 Ward 8D Infectious Diseases

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 09 May 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a enthusiastic hard working, experienced healthcare assistant has arisen on Ward 8D Infectious Diseases. 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 an chronic illnesses. Some of the conditions we care for include; HIV, Encephalitis, Cellulitis, Urinary and Respiratory Infectious and C-Difficile.

The successful candidate will need to be able to show that they are eager 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 more junior HCAs and work as part of a team is essential. Excellent communication and previous experience in an acute NHS hospital are also essential.

Main duties of the job

Experience

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

Skills/Attributes

? Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.

? Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.

? Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.

? Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

? An understanding of organisation of nursing care.

? Basic IT skills in E mail.

? Basic understanding of NHS issues.

? Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting

Able to record and take observations and escalate abnormal parameters.
Able to take blood glucose monitoring and escalate abnormal parameters appropriately.
Undertake simple wound dressings.
Provide Leadership to junior colleagues- B2 HCAs and student nurses and ensure you are supporting RNs and colleagues.

Physical Requirements

? Good attendance record

? Able to perform a wide range of duties

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 specialises 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.

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-121-25-A

Job locations

Ward 8D, Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

LIVERPOOL

L7 8YE

Job description

Job responsibilities

At the direction of the Registered Nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, applying and evaluating advanced clinical skills. (KSF Dimension 8 level 2)

Participate in the assessment of health care needs through the completion and interpretation of assessment tools documentation. (KSF Dimension 7 Level 2)

Assist the RGN in the evaluation of care and completion of patient documents. (KSF Dimension 1 level 2)

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. (KSF Dimension 8 level 2).

Provide reassurance support to patients and carers/family. (KSF Dimension 1 level 2)

Work collaboratively with others in the Ward to ensure that patients needs are met. (KSF Dimension 8 level 2 )

Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. (KSF Dimension 3 Level 1 )

Undertake transfer and escort of patients with moderate dependency, as directed. (KSF Dimension 3 level 1 )