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Job requirements
Essential
7 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Supportive of colleagues and patients
- Skills
Excellent communication skills
- Skills
Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Skills
Basic Computer Skills
- Knowledge
Reputation for high standard of patient care
- Experience
Demonstrable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2
- Qualifications
Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 3
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
Job overview
Ward 8b is a mixed ward with three specialities palliative care general medicine & haematology the ward is a 28-30 bed ward with acutely unwell patients.
staff are expected to assist the registered nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care and provide support to the patient’s & families. Assist patients with activities of daily living, nutrition and skin integrity.
shifts will be over a 7 day period including a range of days & nights including weekends.
Main duties of the job
At the direction of the Registered Nurse participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care and following competency assessment use advanced clinical skills such as venepuncture, catheterisation aseptic technique, wound care ,peg feeds and syringe driver monitoring
Participate in the ongoing assessment of patients care needs
Assist the RGN in the evaluation of care and maintain accurate patients charts as appropriate
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care.
Provide reassurance support to patients and carers/families.
Work collaboratively with others in the hospice to ensure that patient’s needs are met.
Recognise and respond appropriately to difficult situations.
Undertake transfer and escort of patients as appropriate
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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.
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 21 Sep 2026.
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