Job Summary
Band 2s will not be eligible for sponsorship as these roles will not meet the required skill level (RQF 3 or A level and above),
Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward/Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patients and their families/carer.
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen on the acute cardiac unit for permanent Band 2 Healthcare Assistants
ACU is a 17 bedded unit caring for cardiac conditions, there is a GP assessment unit and 4 high dependency beds attached to the unit.
It is a fast paced unit and predominantly nurses cardiology patients
The successful applicants will be enthusiastic and hardworking, have excellent communication skills, be able to work as part of a team, have a good work ethic and be able to work in a fast paced environment
This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received so please apply soon if interested
DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO START WORK WITHIN 4 WEEKS.
About Us
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 their careers page.
Details
Date posted
14 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-RMED-227-25
Job locations
The Royal Liverpool Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description attached
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the detailed job description and main responsibilities for this vacancy within the job description attached
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Suitable work/life experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a caring role
Qualifications
Essential
- Demonstrates a willingness and capability to undertake NVQ Level 2
Knowledge
Desirable
Skills
Essential
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
Other
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
Person Specification
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Liverpool Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Royal Liverpool Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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