Healthcare assistants help to make sure that our patients time in hospital is as comfortable and stress free as possible. It is a role that can be the steppingstone into many careers
Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above), despite having their salary increase from £22,383 to £23,615.
Washing and dressing patients
serving meals and helping to feed patients
helping patients to move around
making beds
making patients feel comfortable
Supporting your colleagues
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broa green 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 Hospitalis 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 Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women’s Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK’s largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis 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’s, visit theircareers page.
As a HCA you will provide personal care and support to p[patients at their most vulnerable times. you will work alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide a compassionate, caring and safe environment for our patients. Your application should highlight your experience in order for the shortlisting panel to be able to select the most suitably qualified individuals to join our AMU Team. Some of your duties
> Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming(to include emptying catheter bags).
> Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the registered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care
> Enable patients to maintain /improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans.
> Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or support of the Ward clerk to ensure a smooth running service
> Undertake Fire warden training
> Complete all mandatory training as per LUHFT requirements
This advert closes on Friday 21 Feb 2025