Healthcare Assistant - Ward 5C - UGI & Liver Surgery
Location
Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
8/16/2025
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Description
Support all individuals through effective communication
General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (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.
Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory
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.
Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision
Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals
Band 2 positions will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase
An opportunity has arisen for full time band 2 healthcare assistant on Ward 5C. We are looking for a motivated, trustworthy and reliable individual to join our hardworking and dynamic team. This is a busy, mixed surgical ward specialising in patients post UGI & Liver Surgery.
You will need good basic communication skills, and be happy to assist patients with all aspects of daily living and basic nursing care.
We are looking for a team player to help improve and make a small difference to patients care with the aim to drive quality forward.
This will require working shifts including weekends and nights as required.
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 Womens 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 Womens Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UKs 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 Womens, visit their careers page .
Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
Support of patients in managing incontinence.
Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse
Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed.
Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care
Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.
Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.
Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital
Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.
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General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions, and operation beds. (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.
Collection of Blood products as required from laboratory
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.
Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
Supports members of the nursing team in the management of abusive and aggressive behaviour with supervision
Contribute to the Health, Safety and Security of individuals
Band 2 positions will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase
An opportunity has arisen for full time band 2 healthcare assistant on Ward 5C. We are looking for a motivated, trustworthy and reliable individual to join our hardworking and dynamic team. This is a busy, mixed surgical ward specialising in patients post UGI & Liver Surgery.
You will need good basic communication skills, and be happy to assist patients with all aspects of daily living and basic nursing care.
We are looking for a team player to help improve and make a small difference to patients care with the aim to drive quality forward.
This will require working shifts including weekends and nights as required.
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 Womens 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 Womens Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UKs 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 Womens, visit their careers page .
Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags).
Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
Support of patients in managing incontinence.
Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse
Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department with regard to the number of meals needed.
Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care
Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan.
Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care.
Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital
Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff.
Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.
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