Healthcare Assistant | Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant – Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Employer: Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Liverpool, L8 7SS

Pay: Contract

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Disability Confident: No

About this role

You will assist in delivering high quality patient care in the Emergency Department. The role involves patient support, direct care, venepuncture, clerical duties and shift work.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support to doctors and nursing staff.
• Perform venepuncture and cannulation and maintain fluid intake/output charts.
• Assist with routine clerical tasks such as notes preparation, stock ordering and equipment decontamination.
• Support patient hygiene, catheter care and escort patients to other Trust departments.
• Co‑ordinate dietary requirements with catering team.
• Promote and support infection control and safe patient storage.
• Act as a chaperone in accordance with Trust policies.
• Assist in ward inductions and develop junior staff where required.
• Maintain accurate and secure patient records and confidentiality.

Qualifications & Skills

• NHS Foundation Trust registration or equivalent nursing qualification preferred.

• Evidence of venepuncture competency.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work flexible shifts including long days and nights.

Benefits

Full time contract, competitive salary, supportive team culture and opportunities for professional development.

Closing date: 28/02/2026