Healthcare Assistant | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 Per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L9 7AL |
| Company: | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7766294/287-ASUR-30-26 |
Summary
Ward 16 is a dynamic surgical ward, which cares for general surgery, colorectal and upper gastro intestinal surgical patients pre operative and post operative. We are a step down ward for general surgical patients from critical care.
Ward 16 is a acute ward, staff are required to be dynamic, self driven, compassionate, caring and skilled.
The applicant must demonstrate a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ level 3.
Essential experience working in a ward environment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main responsibilities include carrying out patient observations, venepuncture, safe removal of IV cannula's, basic wound care, all aspects of personal care.
Previous ward experience is essential.
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 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Previous ward experience is essential.
Essential Criteria
• Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ level 3.
• Demonstratable experience in hospital setting working at NVQ level 2.
• Reputation for high standard of patient care.
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Basic computer skills
• Supportive of colleagues and patients.
• 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.
• Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.
This advert closes on Monday 9 Mar 2026