Healthcare Assistant - Ward 8D (Infectious Diseases)

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for motivated Healthcare Assistants to join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare facility. In this role, you will provide essential support in an acute medical ward, caring for patients with infectious diseases. You will work alongside a small, friendly team, ensuring high standards of care while benefiting from career development opportunities. This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment, where your commitment to quality care will be valued. If you're driven and passionate about healthcare, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2.
• Previous experience in a caring role is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing team with patient care and ensure smooth ward operations.
• Deliver high-quality care with attention to detail.

Skills

Interpersonal Relationships

Clear Communication Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 8D (Infectious Diseases)

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen with complex medicine at the new Royal Liverpool Hospital, part of Liverpool Foundation Trust. This is an acute medical ward caring for 28 patients with infectious diseases. We are looking for 2 full-time motivated Healthcare Assistants to join us in delivering high standards of care. In this role, you can look forward to career development opportunities and the support of an excellent healthcare team working alongside a small and friendly team.

Note: Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship as they do not meet the required skill level (RQF level 3 or A level and above), despite salary increases from £22,383 to £23,615.

Main duties of the job

We seek a dynamic, hardworking, and caring individual to join our team. We aim to deliver excellent, safe, and effective care. You will primarily assist the nursing team with patient care and facilitate the smooth running of the ward. You need to be driven and committed to providing high-quality care with attention to detail at all times.

Please note that only candidates who submit a fully completed application form demonstrating how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

About us

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust includes Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, and Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

We are part of the NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the merger of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The group aims to improve patient care.

UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 staff dedicated to caring for our communities—from birth onward.

For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general, emergency, and specialized regional healthcare services for over two million people in the North West.

Aintree University Hospital is the main trauma center for adults in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts regional services including an award-winning stroke unit. Broadgreen Hospital offers elective surgical, diagnostic, and treatment services, along with specialist rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specializes in women's and babies' health, delivering over 7,200 babies annually at the UK's largest single-site maternity hospital. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms, focusing on complex and specialist care.

For roles at Liverpool Women's Hospital, please visit their careers page.

Job responsibilities

Ward 8D is an acute 28-bed ward caring for patients with complex medical needs.

We are seeking a dynamic, hardworking, and caring individual to join our team. We aim to deliver excellent, safe, and effective care. You will assist the nursing team with patient care and help ensure the ward runs smoothly. You should be driven and prepared to deliver high-quality care with attention to detail at all times.

Please note that only candidates who submit a fully completed application demonstrating how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Willingness and ability to undertake NVQ Level 2

Experience

• Previous experience in a caring role

Knowledge

• Basic computer skills

Skills

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in healthcare

Other

• Clear communication skills in written and spoken English

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to verify any criminal convictions.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust