Healthcare Assistant - Ward 35
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Liverpool, L9 7ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Healthcare Assistant - Ward 35Band 237.5 Hours per week Ward 35 is a 23-bedded Care of the Elderly ward caring for patients aged 65 years and over, in...
As a Band 2 Health Care Assistant on Ward 35, you will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care to older adults with a range of physical, cognitive and complex health needs, including dementia, delirium and Parkinson's disease.
- Assisting patients with personal care needs, including washing, dressing, toileting and maintaining dignity at all times.
- Supporting patients with eating and drinking, encouraging independence where possible and monitoring nutritional intake.
- Assisting with the safe mobilisation and transfer of patients using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Supporting patients who may be confused, distressed or living with dementia by providing reassurance, effective communication and compassionate care.
- Assisting with pressure area care and supporting measures to prevent falls and maintain patient safety.
- Working in partnership with patients, families and carers, treating everyone with kindness, respect and dignity.
- Accurately documenting care provided and communicating effectively with members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Adhering to Trust policies, infection prevention and control standards, safeguarding procedures and health and safety requirements.
- Participating in training, supervision and development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ Level 2
Experience
Essential: - Suitable work/life experience
Desirable: - Previous experience in a caring role
Knowledge
Essential: - Basic computer skills
Skills
Essential: - Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
22 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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