# Healthcare Assistant - 1A Frailty > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant-1a-frailty/f802f6a9-91bb-4d50-b06b-f095aa6b13a0 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant-1a-frailty/f802f6a9-91bb-4d50-b06b-f095aa6b13a0.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Days/Nights/ weekends) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T13:33:17.929Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Care_Elderly/Care_Elderly-v8062367 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8062367?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview 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 1A Frailty is a 12 bedded Frailty unit providing excellent care to our elderly patients.  This is a fantastic opportunity for a band 2 health care assistant to join the team on Ward AIFU on the Royal site. This is a part time post rotational days and nights; previous experience is essential Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY 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 increased ### Main duties of the job Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of  personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). - Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is  maintained. - Support of patients in managing incontinence. - Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and  reports information to Registered nurse - Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting /  feeding patients as necessary. - Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering  Department 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 from  mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan. - Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and  mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. - Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the  Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s 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 Registered ## Job Details 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 1A Frailty is a 12 bedded Frailty unit providing excellent care to our elderly patients. This is a fantastic opportunity for a band 2 health care assistant to join the team on Ward AIFU on the Royal site. This is a part time post rotational days and nights; previous experience is essential Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY 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 increased ## Job Description Applicants advised to read the job description fully and to provide a comprehensive personal statement. ## Responsibilities Assist patients in meeting their hygiene needs and carry out all aspects of personal care and grooming (to include emptying catheter bags). - Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained. - Support of patients in managing incontinence. - Measures patients fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts and reports information to Registered nurse - Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary. - Assist patients in completing menu forms and liaise with the Catering Department 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 from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan. - Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances as directed by individual care plans. - Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s 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 Registered ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Ability to communicate clearly in written & spoken word ### Skills **Essential** - Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting ### Knowledge **Essential** - Suitable experience in a hospital setting **Desirable** - Basic Computer Skills ### Experience **Essential** - Suitable work / life experience **Desirable** - Previous experience in a caring role ### Qualifications **Essential** - Demonstrates a willingness & capability to undertake NVQ level 2 ## Documents - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10352749) - [job description (pdf, 159.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10377831) - [recruitment docs (pdf, 383.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10352750) - [life at luhft benefits (pdf, 333.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2664) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.