Job summary
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This post is a band 2 position.
Assist the registered nurse in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursingcare.Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients andtheir relatives/carers.To practice competently, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities requiredfor lawful, safe and effective practice without direct supervision. You mustacknowledge the limits of your professional competence and only undertake practiceand accept responsibilities for those activities in which you are competent; thisincludes the use of medical equipment.
Main duties of the job
ClinicalWith appropriate training undertake clinical skills
Health and SafetyTo promote, monitor and maintain health and safety of self and others within theworkplace as per Trust Health & Safety Policy.To promote security of self, others and property within the work place as per Trustpolicy.To use in a proper and safe manner the equipment/facilities provided and report any concernsTo refrain from the wilful misuse of or interference with anything providedwhich might endanger you or others.To report all equipment hazards and defects and take out of use.To report all accidents and near misses and ensure that datix are completed
To maintain and promote Trust policy of safe disposal of hazardous and nonhazardous waste
Managerial / LeadershipContribute to effective team working.To maintain and promote confidentiality of information as per Trust policy.Education and DevelopmentDevelop own skills and knowledge.To attend and participate in mandatory study day.To have an annual appraisal as per Trust policy.
Patient CareSupport people's equality, diversity and rights.Promote best practice.Convey a positive image of self and the Trust at all times.Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers.Participate in clinical audits as required.
Minimise risk to patients, staff and others by adhering to Trust Risk
About us
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009.
With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions.
Details
- Date posted: 18 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 2
- Salary: £25,272 a year Pro rata, per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 160-8006050
- Job locations: The Walton Centre, The Walton Centre, Liverpool, L9 7LB, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Able to undertake a wide range of duties
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to behave in a clinical environment
- Participation in flexible work patterns to suit the needs of the service
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 qualification in healthcare
- Willingness to undertake further study
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- An understanding of prioritising nurse care.
- Basic IT skills in email
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Basic understanding of NHS issues
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in a similar care environment
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- To have awareness of their role in the hospital setting
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant- Cairns Ward with The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,272 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jun 2026.
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