Healthcare Assistant | 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

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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Closing date: 28/02/2026