# Healthcare Assistant - Band 2 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant-band-2/b278f42a-e265-4a7b-b49a-41177e197211 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant-band-2/b278f42a-e265-4a7b-b49a-41177e197211.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Healthcare assistant - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £24,465 Per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-14T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T14:33:21.936Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_Heart_Chest_Hospital_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Healthcare_Assistant/Healthcare_Assistant-v8263969 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8263969?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.lhch.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We are looking for a motivated, kind, enthusiastic person to join our outstanding team within Birch ward at at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. You will assist the healthcare team in the delivery of patient care under the direct supervision of a registered health professional. We reserve the right to close this post at any point during advertisement. Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa *Please note sponsorship for Band 2 posts is not possible.* ### Main duties of the job - Delivery of all aspects of patients personal care. - Assist with the preparation of drinks and snacks. - Assisting patients with feeding when required. - Accurately record patient information. - Involving patients and their families in all aspects of care. - Ensuring there is a safe environment. - Secure and handle the disposal of clinical waste. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Under the supervision of the registered health professional participate fully in the delivery of planned nursing care, which includes all aspects of patients personal care. Under the supervision of a registered Health professional undertake specified clinical activities. Assist the registered health professional in the implementation of individualised patient care. Assist with the preparation of meals, snacks and drinks, assisting patients with feeding as necessary. Accurately record patient information of any care given, ensuring the entry is countersigned by the registered nurse responsible for the patient at the time. Involve patients and carers/relatives in the delivery of care. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Escort and transfer patients, with low nursing dependency, as delegated by the registered health professional . Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment, thus preventing the spread of infection by clearing and cleaning vacated bed spaces and preparation for re-use, secure and handle clinical waste and used linen for safe collection and/or disposal, carry out regular mattress checks and record details in line with trust policy. Maintain high standards of hand hygiene Assist other clinical areas within the Trust as the clinical situation and staffing levels require. Attend to the needs of patients/ visitors, particularly those who may be distressed or require assistance and communicate in a manner that is appropriate to them and the situation. Care for patients property and valuables in accordance with Trust policy. ### Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Demonstrates skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology - Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of quality care - Demonstrates the role of the Healthcare Assistant with the professional teams. - Able to work under direct supervision of a qualified practitioner - Ability to communicate in a variety of settings - Able to act calmly in emergencies - Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate. - Able to deal with sensitive issues - Ability to work efficiently and effectively and professionally in a multi-disciplinary team - Able to be flexible and part of a team - Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy ### Values & Behaviours **Essential** - Willingness to undertake training as required to perform role - Ability to recognise own limitations of role to ensure effective, safe delivery of care - Adhere to Trust values and Behaviours ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Experience in a healthcare environment / life experience ### Qualifications & Education **Essential** - Level 1 qualification in functional maths and English - NVQ 2 or equivalent in house competency assessment ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 520.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10578101) - [person specification (pdf, 152.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10578102) ## 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.