This post is advertised for the new Acute Respiratory Unit in the new build of the Royal Liverpool Hospital. The unit is a 10‑bedded Respiratory Unit with six level 2 NIV beds.
Band 3 Health Care Assistant duties will include supporting the registered nursing team in providing patient care, including clinical duties such as assisting patients with extended personal hygiene needs, meeting nutritional needs, completing risk assessments and implementing care plans.
Pressure area care delivery, wound assessment and wound dressings, undertaking observations, supporting new and junior staff, venepuncture, cannulation and catheterisation, as well as supporting patients receiving high‑flow oxygen therapy and non‑invasive ventilation.
RSU has achieved a Gold award on the LQA. The successful candidate must be driven and motivated to fit into the team and provide the highest standards of care for our complex respiratory patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic Health Care Assistant who can demonstrate the trust values to join our team.
Previous experience working in a healthcare environment is essential with respiratory experience desirable. Applicants must have a Band 3 health care assistant certification or NVQ level 3 certification; certificates in progress will be considered on an individual basis. Excellent communication skills and IT skills are required, and the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to delivering excellent patient care.
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the joining of LUHFT and Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust. The Group aims to improve the care we provide our patients throughout Merseyside and the North West.
Under the supervision of a registered nurse, the post holder will assist the ward/departments in providing the highest standard of care for patients and their families/carers.
CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
* Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming.
* Provision of patients’ toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
* Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.
* The recording of a patient’s fluid intake and output using fluid balance/hydration charts.
* Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting/feeding patients as necessary.
* The recording of patient’s dietary intake when indicated in the patient’s plan of care.
* Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.
* Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care.
* Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan.
* Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
* Removal of cannulae, catheters and nasogastric tubes.
* Undertake the dressing of non‑complex wounds in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care.
* NG/PEG feeding once the tube has been passed and checked by a registered professional.
* Prepare and maintain environments for clinical treatments and investigations.
* Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery.
* Collection of blood products from laboratory as requested.
* Chaperoning and escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations.
* Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
* General and clinical observations of patients, reporting any untoward to registered nursing staff, including:
o Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate.
o Oxygen saturation monitoring.
o Recording of peak flow.
o Undertake blood glucose monitoring and venepuncture upon the direction of the registered nurse.
* Documentation in patient nursing records of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the registered nurse responsible for the patient at the time.
* Initiate basic life support techniques as appropriate and provide assist to the registered nurse as required in resuscitation situations.
* Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking.
* Provide a verbal handover of the patient’s care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse.
* Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.
GENERAL DUTIES
* Promotes effective communication within the multi‑disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties.
* Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour.
* General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, ordering any mattresses and bed upgrades (refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).
* Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
* Prepare used linen bags for collection by porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
* Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
* Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy.
* Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents; report incidents if they occur.
* Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved.
* Care for patients’ property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.
* Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process.
* Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
CLERICAL DUTIES
* Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the ward clerk to ensure a smooth running service, including:
o Reception/telephone duties.
o Basic computer skills.
o Obtaining case notes/x-rays.
o Filing.
o Act as messenger in the absence of a more appropriate person to other wards, laboratory, medical engineering etc.
o Complete maintenance repair forms.
o Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of stationary, ward provisions, clean linen etc.; complete necessary requisition forms for authorisation.
The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues and shall follow all policies and procedures of the organisation.
This advert closes on Monday 20 Oct 2025.
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