Job Description

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), despite having their salary increase
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 16 bedded unit caring for patients with cardiology needs.
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**
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 theircareers page.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
287-RMED-437-25
Job locations
The Royal Liverpool Hospital
Mount Vernon Street
Liverpool
L7 8YE
Job description
Job responsibilities
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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

• 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
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

• 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