Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L8 7SS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | C9159-26-0012 |
Summary
Assist in maintaining the clinical areas in cleaning bedpans, trolleys and preparing the rooms for new admissions including the making up of a fresh trolley . To undertake and be responsible for routine tasks under the supervision of the qualified nurse e.g. preparation of notes and equipment in the department and clinic rooms Data Correction and entry after training Support the registration process and clerk duties Ensure security of patient valuables are locked away in accordance with hospital procedures. Support and provide care in assisting patient needs such as personal hygiene, support, catheter care and escorting to various Trust departments when required. Establish and notify of any dietary requirement to the relevant qualified nurse / midwife and liaising with the catering team when required. Assisting in the movement of patients as and when required using appropriate equipment when and where necessary. Accurately perform and record generic patient records e.g. baseline observations including blood pressure temperature, respirations, weight, height, urinalysis, pregnancy testing Venepuncture and cannulation Maintain fluid intake and output charts Obtaining specimens as requested including phlebotomy with the appropriate competency training. Under supervision and with support prioritises and organises patients needs and attends to these accordingly. Keeping patients informed and reassured at all times Proactively respond to the needs of the patient. Provide and receive information in relation to patients and escalate as appropriate to qualified nurse . Able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, calm and professionalism all times to patients, visitors and colleagues. Ensure patient confidentiality at all times. Able to build rapport with patients their families / Carers. Order and manage general ward stock levels. Answer the telephone and convey messages when required. Effective use of communication skills Assist with ward inductions and development of others as instructed. Decontamination of equipment as required and ensuring infection control measures are adhered to. To act as chaperone in accordance with Trust policies Reporting any repairs promptly to relevant department. Any other reasonable duties required by management.