# Healthcare Assistant - Gastroenterology 4D > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant-gastroenterology-4d/ac7ae27f-0563-4f75-bca5-b0c3079c3271 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant-gastroenterology-4d/ac7ae27f-0563-4f75-bca5-b0c3079c3271.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Royal Liverpool University Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** 37.5 hours per week (Full time - 37.5 hours per week) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-28T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-21T13:50:39.919Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gastro/Gastro-v8214814 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8214814?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview - 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), ### Main duties of the job An opportunity has arisen for a part time healthcare assistant Ward 4D. We are looking for a motivated, trustworthy and reliable individual to join our hardworking and dynamic team on Ward 4D. This is a busy, mixed medical ward specialising in with liver disease. 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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 patient’s 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. ### 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** - Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting ### Knowledge **Desirable** - Basic Computer Skills ### Experience **Essential** - Suitable work / life experience **Desirable** - Previous experience in a caring role ### Qualifications **Essential** - Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2 ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 432.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10522596) - [job description (pdf, 159.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10522595) - [recruitment docs (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10522597) ## 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.