Job Description

Healthcare Assistant -Trauma & OrthopaedicsBand 2Permanent 23 Hours per week - Day and Night shifts
An opportunity has arisen within the orthopaedic division at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Aintree Site). This is an exciting post which allows the successful candidate the opportunity to work as part of the Orthopaedic trauma team here at Aintree.
We are a 27 bedded acute trauma and orthopaedic unit who covers all orthopaedic needs across Liverpool.
The role involves supporting qualified practitioners to deliver high levels of care to patients in an acute setting. The successful candidate would be joining a supportive and enthusiastic team who are committed to providing high standards of patient care.
A full trust induction and 2 week ward preceptorship will be available to the successful candidate, and support would be offered for future development.
The successful candidate must be able to work days and nights and be flexible to meet service needs.**Please note this vacancy will close once enough applications have been received**
Main duties of the job
Under the supervision and direction of a registered nurse assisting the Ward /Department team in providing the highest possible standard of basic care for patientsand their families/carer.
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 Hospital is 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 Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is 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
17 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-ASUR-151-25
Job locations
Aintree University Hospital
Ward 4
Liverpool
L9 7AL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects ofpersonal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity ismaintained. Support of patients in managing incontinence. Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts andreports information to Registered nurse Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting /feeding patients as necessary. Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the CateringDepartment with regard to the number of meals needed. Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines frommandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan. Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise andmobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by theRegistered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care. Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices. General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to RegisteredNursing Staff. Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects ofpersonal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity ismaintained. Support of patients in managing incontinence. Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts andreports information to Registered nurse Preparation and serving of patients meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting /feeding patients as necessary. Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the CateringDepartment with regard to the number of meals needed. Reports patients dietary intake as indicated in the patients plan of care Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines frommandatory training and in relation to the patients manual handling plan. Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise andmobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by theRegistered nurse in conjunction with the patients plan of care. Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing. Escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices. General observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to RegisteredNursing Staff.
Person Specification
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
Desirable

• Basic Computer Skills

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
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
Desirable

• Basic Computer Skills

Skills
Essential

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting

Other
Essential

• Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word

Skills Required