Healthcare Assistant

Healthcare Assistant – Southport Dialysis Unit

Band 3

Main area – Dialysis

Grade – Band 3

Contract – Permanent

Hours – Part time – 22 hours per week

Job  – 287-RMED-353-25-A

Department – LUH – 1 General Staffing (AFC posts)

Site – Southport Dialysis Unit

Town – Southport

Salary – £24,937 – £26,598 per annum, pro‑rata

Salary period – Yearly

Closing – 19/12/2025 08:00

This position is an opportunity to work in the dialysis unit based on the site of Southport Hospital. You will be working under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse, assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carers during their dialysis treatment.

We are a small team working together to achieve the best Dialysis outcome for our patients . We are a 12 station dialysis unit and dialyse our patients over six days. The unit is closed on a Sunday, Christmas Day and New Years Day.

We are open on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 07.00 to 12 MN and on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 07.00 to 19.00.

Previous applicants need not apply.

• 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.

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 Women's 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 Women' Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's 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 Women', visit their careers page.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personal hygiene and grooming.

Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.

Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.

The recording of a patient's fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts.

Preparation and serving of patient's…