# Health Care Assistant - Ward 8A > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-ward-8a/1847f254-13c8-4a18-a1ef-d4c70af901d2 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-ward-8a/1847f254-13c8-4a18-a1ef-d4c70af901d2.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Liverpool University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: 2 full time position - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (days/nights weekends) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-09T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-02T15:05:49.218Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Specialist_Academic_Medicine/Specialist_Academic_Medicine-v8306453 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8306453?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have a vacancy for enthusiastic band 3 HCA to join our team on Ward 8A. This is a great opportunity to join our friendly and hard working team We are looking for a experienced HCA with or working towards NVQ LEVEL 3 to support our nursing team. We are looking for an individual who are passionate about providing high standards of nursing care and are keen to develop further. You must be enthusiastic team players who have excellent communication and organisation skills. ### Main duties of the job Ward 8A is a fast paced 19 bedded infectious diseases unit. We are looking for someone who prides themselves on excellent care and is keen to progress their career. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about providing high standards of nursing care and are keen to develop further. You must be enthusiastic team players who have excellent communication and organisation skills. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Cannulation and venepuncture training will be provided. Observation training will be arranged 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, 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. 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. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Supportive of colleagues and patients ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent communication skills - Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting - Basic Computer Skills ### Knowledge **Essential** - Reputation for high standard of patient care ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2 ### Qualifications **Essential** - Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3 ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10641111) - [job description (pdf, 253.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10626331) - [recruitment documents (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10626333) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.