Ward 8A is a 19-bedded Infectious Diseases/High Consequence Infectious Diseases unit.
Band 3 HCAs will be responsible for monitoring vital signs, blood glucose levels, venepuncture, and cannulation, providing personal hygiene care, pressure area care, and supporting Registered Nurses in managing patient care.
Excellent communication, organization, and initiative are essential for this role. Candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Band 2 HCA or equivalent.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Monitoring blood glucose levels
2. Recording observations and escalating abnormal news
3. Performing ECGs
4. Venepuncture and cannulation
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust, with a shared goal to improve patient care.
The Group employs over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities across Merseyside and beyond, providing general, emergency, and specialized regional services.
Aintree University Hospital is the main site for adult major trauma in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke unit. Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic, and treatment services, along with specialist rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specializes in women's and babies' health, delivering over 7,200 babies annually. Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country providing inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex and specialist care.
For roles at Liverpool Women's Hospital, please visit their careers page.
Additional responsibilities include supporting nurses to ensure patient comfort, monitoring patient needs, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal care.
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