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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - WARD ACU New Royal

The closing date is 10 October 2025

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Job summary

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

Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward/Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen on the Acute Cardiac Unit, for permanent Band 2 Healthcare Assistants

ACU is a 16 bedded unit caring for patients with cardiology needs.

The successful applicants will be enthusiastic and hardworking, have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team, have a good work ethic and be able to work in a fast paced environment

**This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received so please apply soon if interested**

About us

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's 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's, visit their careers page.

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-381-25

Job locations

The Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description attached

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable work/life experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a caring role

Qualifications

Essential

  • Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 2

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Basic Computer Skills

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Other

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Suitable work/life experience

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a caring role

Qualifications

Essential

  • Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 2

Knowledge

Desirable

  • Basic Computer Skills

Skills

Essential

  • Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Other

Essential

  • Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


Employer's website

https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Joanne Culverston

joanne.culverston@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01517062992

Details

Date posted

03 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-RMED-381-25

Job locations

The Royal Liverpool Hospital

Mount Vernon Street

Liverpool

L7 8YE


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