Healthcare Assistant - Urology | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 02 Rhagfyr 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 01 Ionawr 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Liverpool, L7 8YE |
| Cwmni: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 7655511/287-RSUR-145-25-B |
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An opportunity has arisen within our busy Regional Urology Diagnostics and Outpatients departments based in Outpatients 3 and Ward 13 at Royal Liverpool and Aintree sites of Liverpool University Hospitals for several enthusiastic motivated, flexible and hardworking HCA Band 3
The successful candidates will be expected to join our busy team to provide a service to all Urology patients including escorting them through the diagnostic process, the use of diagnostic equipment, assisting with diagnostic procedures, such as Flexible cystoscopy , use of diathermy equipment and biopsies . Performing flow rate and residual scanning , assisting the throughput of clinic, with General and and oncology patients and act as a support to the medical and Nursing team with general HCA duties. Candidates must possess a caring nature and be able to provide high quality care in a fast pace and ever progressive service.
If you feel you have these qualities we would welcome your application.
Assisting Consultant and Nursing staff in performing diagnostic procedures including transperinal biopsy, Transurethral Laser Ablation , Botox , Stent removal dilatation, diathermy flexible cystoscopy .
Setting up environment , assisting with equipment, assisting with safe collection and transporting Biopsy's pre and post procedure .
Assisting with clinical duties performing Urinalysis and Uroflow and bladder scanning .
Ordering of equipment specific to Unit needs
Assisting patients with positioning ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times . Ensure Loccsip is adhered to pre and post procedures
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.
Under the supervision of a registered nurseassisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer. The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by a registered nurse
· Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence
· Preparation and serving , drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
· 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 your mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan.
· Obtainingspecimens 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)
· 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 in clinical department, within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations.
· General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include:
· Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration rate
· Oxygen saturation monitoring
· Recording of peak flow
· Undertake blood glucose monitoring and venepuncture upon the direction of the registered nurse
· Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given,
· Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
· Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking
· Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.
· Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties
· Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour
· 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,reporting of 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.
· Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service, this may involve:
· Reception/telephone duties
· Basic computer skills
· Obtaining case notes/x-rays
· Filing
· Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.
· Complete maintenance repair forms
· Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of stationary, ward provisions, clean linen etc. completing as necessary requisitions forms for authorisation
The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.
* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.
· Attend induction course and complete orientation programme in order to achieve core competencies
· Participate in Training and Development as identified in Personal Development Plan (PDP)
· Participate in orientation, instruction of less experienced staff.
· Attend mandatory in-service training sessions as per Trust policy.
· Comply with all Trust and Unit policies in relation to all aspects of practice.
· Act at all times in a manner that upholds the reputation of the Trust and safeguards the wellbeing and dignity of patients and their relatives.
· Undertake allocated workload under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse
· Identify objectives within a PDP that supports the delivery of high standards of clinical care
· Acknowledge limitations of knowledge and clinical skills
· Seek appropriate advice and support
This advert closes on Tuesday 9 Dec 2025