Healthcare Assistant - Ward 24 Winter Escalation

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 2 Healthcare Assistant for Ward 24 Winter Escalation. You will join a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate care to patients, with a focus on dignity, safety and support during busy winter periods.

The post includes full induction, mentor support, and ongoing training; successful applicants may be redeployed when the ward closes. Applicants must have experience in Healthcare/Social Care.

Qualifications

• Band 2 health care assistants sought.
• Must have experience in Healthcare/Social Care.
• Applicants should be eager to learn and show kindness.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with hygiene and personal care, including catheter bags.
• Help prevent pressure sores as directed.
• Assist mobility using exercises and equipment per care plans.
• Undertake clerical duties in the absence of Ward Clerk.

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 24 Winter Escalation

Company: Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Ward 24 are looking for band 2 health care assistants who are individuals who are eager to learn, have a kind and caring attitude towards patients, families and colleagues and who will be positive team members.

This Trust is an exciting and rewarding place to work and successful applicants will be offered full support in settling into your new role. We offer a full and comprehensive training and induction period and you will assigned to a mentor who will guide and support you through your learning and development.

Previous applicants within the last 6 months need not apply.

You must have previous experience working in Healthcare/Social Care to apply for this post.

Please note this vacancy may close early once sufficient applications have been received

Please note, although these are permanent posts, successful candidates may be redeployed to other clinical areas when the Winter Ward closes

As a HCA you will provide personal care and support to 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 team.

Some of your duties will include

• 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 patient’s 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 in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service

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 a full list of duties and responsibilities, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Oct 2026

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust