Assistant Practitioner

NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking an Assistant Practitioner for its Urology department. The successful candidate will provide essential support in patient care and diagnostic procedures. Candidates should possess a foundation degree and relevant acute care experience. This full-time role offers a salary range of £27,485 - £30,162 per annum.

Benefits

Excellent working environment

Staff well-being program

Qualifications

• Foundation degree in health and social care or equivalent is essential.
• Previous acute care experience is essential.
• Ability to analyse patient progress and understand audit roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality patient care as per patient needs.
• Coordinate a team in care delivery.
• Undertake venepuncture and other clinical procedures under supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to provide excellent patient care

Basic computer skills

Education

Foundation degree in assisting professional practice or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Assistant Practitioner - Urology. Band 4. Permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week). Location: Urology centre ward, Aintree University Hospital, Liverpool. Salary: £27,485 - £30,162 per annum. Closing date: 23/10/2025 23:59.

We are looking to recruit an experienced assistant practitioner (Band 4) to work within our Regional Urology Diagnostics, treatment and Outpatients department. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic, motivated, flexible and hardworking member of the Urology team, providing a service to all Urology patients including escorting them through the diagnostic process, assisting with diagnostic procedures, supporting clinic throughput, urodynamics, lithotripsy and oncology patients, and acting as a support to the Medical and Nursing team.

The individual will have completed the foundation degree in health and social care or equivalent and can demonstrate dedication to providing high standards of care. Urology treatment and diagnostics and Outpatients experience is essential. We provide an excellent working environment with a staff well-being programme and are a reputable university teaching hospital.

Main duties of the job

• Provide high quality patient care, appropriate to patient need.
• Take personal responsibility for ensuring patients are treated with courtesy at all times, respecting individual needs and maintaining confidentiality.
• Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people.
• Work with Specialist Nurses to deliver treatments and knowledge on catheterisation, cystoscopy assistance, urodynamics, and support for junior staff in the Diagnostic room.

Working for our organisation

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 to improve patient care. The Group employs over 16,800 colleagues serving Merseyside and the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is a single receiving site for adult major trauma, Broadgreen Hospital provides elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, Liverpool Women’s Hospital focuses on women’s and babies’ health, and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team in care delivery and work with students where appropriate.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to service improvements.
• Participate in induction and ongoing development within the ward/department.

Additional Clinical Responsibilities

Under the proximal supervision of the Registered Nurse, undertake and interpret a range of patient observations, obtain specimens, order routine investigations, assist with basic and intermediate cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, maintain IV therapy safely, assist in administration of treatments, and operate equipment with competency checks.

• Undertake venepuncture, cannulation, catheterisation, bladder scanning and complex dressings following competency assessment.
• Conduct infection control audits and contribute to environmental responsibilities.
• Escort patients as required and adhere to Manual Handling regulations and Trust training requirements.
• Supervise and mentor Trainee Healthcare Support workers, Trainee Assistant Practitioners and students where appropriate.
• Participate in ward induction and promote health education for patients and relatives.
• Maintain professional behavior, uphold evidence-based care, and pursue ongoing knowledge development.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Foundation degree in assisting professional practice or equivalent (essential).

Experience

• Previous acute care experience (essential).
• Ability to provide excellent patient care (essential).

Knowledge

• Ability to analyse patient progress and understand the role of audit in maintaining standards (essential).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships.
• Basic computer skills: PAS systems, email and access to Trust policies.

Other

• Good team player, supportive of colleagues and patients.

Additional information

Please check the email account (including junk/spam) from which you apply, as we will use this to contact you regarding your application. Internal applicants should confirm their status in the application form. Note on visa sponsorship: under current Home Office rules we are unable to offer right to work sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with salaries under £25,000 per year.

We reserve the right to close vacancies early when a shortlist has been made. DBS information and associated costs are applicable as part of the recruitment process. All staff must comply with safeguarding policies and training. The Trust supports flexible working requests where possible.

Notes:

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended).
• Applicants requiring sponsorship should assess their likelihood of sponsorship on gov.uk.
• The organisation promotes equality and diversity and encourages applicants from under-represented groups.