Healthcare Assistant - Ward 33 ASU | Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Liverpool is seeking a Band 2 Health Care Assistant to join their Ward 33 Acute Stroke Unit. The role involves providing personal care and support to patients during challenging times, ensuring a compassionate and safe environment. Applicants should have prior experience in healthcare or social care and align with the Trust's values of Caring, Fair, and Innovative. Comprehensive training and a supportive mentor will be provided to assist in the role's demands.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Mentorship support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare or social care setting is essential.
• Candidates must demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature.
• Alignment with Trust values of Caring, Fair, and Innovative.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and grooming.
• Help prevent pressure sores as directed by nursing staff.
• Support patient mobility and use of mobility devices.
• Perform clerical duties in support of the Ward Clerk.

Skills

Experience in Healthcare/Social Care

Caring attitude

Team player

Job description

Ward 33 Acute Stroke Unit – Band 2 Health Care Assistant

Ward 33 Acute Stroke Unit are looking for a band 2 health care assistant. We are looking for 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 be assigned to a mentor who will guide and support you through your learning and development.

Please note that only candidates who provide a fully completed application form, that demonstrates how they meet the person specification for the post, will be shortlisted.

If you are a caring individual and your values align to ours (Caring, Fair and Innovative) please consider applying!

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

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

This advert closes on Wednesday 17 Dec 2025.