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Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

IPC/Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 07 April 2026

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Job summary

In the Acute Medical Unit the Band 2 HCA will be responsible for supporting nursing staff within AMU

You will need to be dynamic and enthusiastic in your role, as the AMU is fast paced and is faced with new challenges every day.

You need to be able to work within the trust values.We require caring, professional people who are keen to learn and provide good nursing care to patients attending AMU

We are family friendly and flexible with shifts.To hear about the exciting work we do from our dedicated Trust employees and departments, for a future you could be a part of, please visit our Trust Facebook page by searching Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Main duties of the job

The band 2 HCA is a key member of the Acute Medical Team. You will provide a high standard of basic nursing care to enhance the patient journey through the department.

You will work closely with the nursing staff across the emergency floor.

You will also be responsible for general housekeeping duties, and stocking of equipment throughout the emergency department.

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 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 Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum,

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-13-26

Job locations

Aintree

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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

Desirable

  • Prior A&E experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates understanding of the role applied for

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication - written / verbal

Other

Essential

  • Demonstrates a flexible approach to team working
Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

  • Prior A&E experience

Knowledge

Essential

  • Demonstrates understanding of the role applied for

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication - written / verbal

Other

Essential

  • Demonstrates a flexible approach to team working

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

Aintree

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Aintree

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

ward manager - AMU

Louise Brady

louise.brady@liverpoolft.nhs.uk

01515298246

Details

Date posted

26 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum,

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

287-AMED-13-26

Job locations

Aintree

Long Lane

Liverpool

L9 7AL


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