Total 176 job vacancies by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Maintenance department are seeking Shift Maintenance Fitter to join their busy team. We are looking for highly motivated and professional individual who has the ability to prioritise workloads and identify potential improvement to operational system and management processes in order to increase departmental efficiencies.

The role of shift maintenance fitter involves working a 4 on 4 off (24/7) shift pattern within the estates department based at the Royal Liverpool Hospital.

The successful candidate should have good diagnostic and fault finding skills and be able to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals, as well as have an understanding of electrical installation plans and drawings.

*Please note this vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received to please apply soon if interested*

To work as a member of a multitasking maintenance team providing professional and technical expertise and with an effective and efficient focus on a service delivery. To carry out or oversee the repair / maintenance or installation of complex plant and equipment associated with premises administered by the Trusts Estates department.

This will involve a multi skilled approach as well as the full range of duties associated with the post holder’s core trade. Professionally the post holder will be expected to maintain their appearance in line with the Trust dress code. They will uphold the Trust’s values and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the role. They will maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person they come into contact with during the course of their work duties.

The role will undertake planned and reactive maintenance of essential systems across the diverse services of the Trust estate.

You will need to have the ability to analyse faults and undertake rectifications to ensure continuity of service.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is working closely to ensure statutory compliance is maintained across all the Trusts sites.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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Carry out day to day mechanical repairs, planned maintenance and improvements to the Trust's buildings in a manner that conforms to statutory regulations and codes of practice.

Responsible for installation of mechanical new work.

Part of a multi skilled, multi disciplinary maintenance team.

Participation in the emergency on call will be required by contractual obligation to ensure safe systems and service continuity. Cross site working will also be required.

Please refer to the attached job description for full duties.


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

• It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.
• To implement and evaluate the delivery of high quality patient care.
• To undertake complex clinical responsibilities in scrub, anaesthetic or recovery areas.
• To manage a clinical area on a daily basis and manage any out of hours activity in the absence of team leader.
• To supervise junior and inexperienced staff and assist in the assessing of trainees and student nurses.
• To act in a professional manner providing a good role model to less
experienced staff.
• Extend clinical skills in all areas of care delivery, to work without direct supervision.
• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of high quality patient care in the peri-operative and post-operative phase.
• Play a part in the forward aid team during critical incidences outside the theatre environment.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.
• To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintaining
equipment fit for purpose.
• Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.
• Comply with the directorate and trust policies.
• Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a patient to a health care colleague.
• Provide specialist care for children and patients with special needs.
• Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical situations and ensure their provision.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

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• Extend clinical skills in all areas of care delivery, to work without direct supervision.
• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of high quality patient care in the peri-operative and post-operative phase
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.
• To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintaining
equipment fit for purpose.
• Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.
• Comply with the directorate and trust policies.
• Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a patient to a health care colleague.
• Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical situations and ensure their provision.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop co-ordinating skills under supervision. Act as co-ordinator in rotation with other practitioners in the team when competent with support.
• Ensure that Trust and Directorate policies are understood and adhered to.
• Report regularly to Team Leaders. Liaise with and provide relevant
information to other members of the disciplinary team.




This advert closes on Monday 18 Nov 2024

We are looking to recruit an EXPERIENCED B5 Dialysis Nurse who takes patient centred care to the heart of their role. If you are experienced , dedicated and proactive you will enjoy the post at our Aintree Satellite Dialysis Unit , based at Aintree Hospital. We are a LUFT dialysis centre and have 9 units across Merseyside and strive to provide excellent care and standards to our dialysis population. The unit currently has 12 stations with 3 shifts of patients per day .The unit is open Mon - Sat 0700-0000hrs with shifts that include a variation of 0700-15.30/1500-0000 and 0700-18.30hrs.

It is a Nurse Led Unit with 2 Consultant Nephrologists , and a dietician as a part of our MDT. We follow the Named Nurse Concept and all Dialysis staff have a cohort of patients to monitor and provide an Holistic approach to care.

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Management of patients undergoing Haemodialysis Modalities - all aspects of care pre , during and post dialysis.

Monthly patients reviews and Risk assessments

Wellbeing reviews / Psychological support

Patient education

Monitoring and audit

Participation in MDT's

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

Instagram - @LUHFTcareers

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General Care of dialysis patients

Observations

Diet and fluid restriction advice

Commencing and completing dialysis sessions

Adherence to Policy and procedure

Adherence to IPC guidance

Adherence to Confidentiality, Dignity and Privacy guidelines

Care Kindness and Mindfulness

Teaching and assessing Student Nurses and other staff as required

Supporting managers and colleagues - Team approach


This advert closes on Wednesday 6 Nov 2024

• It is recognised that on agreement at formal appraisal on annual basis there may be a decision to concentrate on certain aspects of this job description.
• To implement and evaluate the delivery of high quality patient care.
• To undertake complex clinical responsibilities in scrub, anaesthetic or recovery areas.
• To manage a clinical area on a daily basis and manage any out of hours activity in the absence of team leader.
• To supervise junior and inexperienced staff and assist in the assessing of trainees and student nurses.
• To act in a professional manner providing a good role model to less
experienced staff.
• Extend clinical skills in all areas of care delivery, to work without direct supervision.
• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of high quality patient care in the peri-operative and post-operative phase.
• Play a part in the forward aid team during critical incidences outside the theatre environment.
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.
• To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintaining
equipment fit for purpose.
• Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.
• Comply with the directorate and trust policies.
• Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a patient to a health care colleague.
• Provide specialist care for children and patients with special needs.
• Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical situations and ensure their provision.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

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• Extend clinical skills in all areas of care delivery, to work without direct supervision.
• Take responsibility for the assessment, planning and delivery of high quality patient care in the peri-operative and post-operative phase
• Provide skilled assistance to the surgeon.
• To assist in the anaesthetic room checking, cleaning and maintaining
equipment fit for purpose.
• Report and deal appropriately with equipment which is not fit for purpose.
• Comply with the directorate and trust policies.
• Communicate in a concise and clear manner when handing over the care of a patient to a health care colleague.
• Identify resources and skill mix requirements for the management of clinical situations and ensure their provision.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop co-ordinating skills under supervision. Act as co-ordinator in rotation with other practitioners in the team when competent with support.
• Ensure that Trust and Directorate policies are understood and adhered to.
• Report regularly to Team Leaders. Liaise with and provide relevant
information to other members of the disciplinary team.




This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

Provide a thorough reception and administration service ensuring patients are admitted to the ED efficiently and accurately providing an exceptionally high standard of customer care.

Work closely with other members of the ED teams; this is varied role working within a busy and challenging environment. Demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, pleasant and caring personality, ability to remain calm whilst working under pressure. Capable to work on your own initiative and flexible with working hours which follow a 24 hr rota. Motivation, eye for detail, communication as a team player are all key factors in this varied role.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable as is a good knowledge of IT and systems, administrative processes and customer care. Working within the ED the post holder will be expected to work weekends and Bank Holidays including Christmas and New Year.

The successful candidate will be part of a busy Emergency Department. The role is varied and will include;

Dealing in the first instance, with all aspects of clerical & reception duties including telephone enquiries, paging clinical staff, taking / relaying messages

Effectively deal with all enquiries, via the phone and face-to-face with regard to patients, staff, internal and external agencies, with the absolute exception of medical advice

Accurately admit, discharge and transfer patients via appropriate manual or electronic methods available

To input into the departmental computer / information system appropriate patient data. Complete diagnostic coding and tracking of A&E documentation

Liaise with all departments on all issues of a clerical nature

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

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PROFESSIONAL

Act at all times so as to provide and maintain public and staff confidence in the service provided

To work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary Emergency Floor team

Collaborate in such a manner as to provide a courteous and efficient service and maintaining effective harmonious team dynamics and structure at all times

To deal tactfully and sensitively with patients & relatives / accompanying others

Promote an open and participative culture within the Department

Maintain the furtherment of own professional development in accordance with the requirements of the needs of the Emergency Floor

Work within a department that promotes and maintains a culture of patient & staff incident reporting in accordance with trust guidelines

To adhere to the trust requirements regarding the reporting, management and investigation of complaints and other quality issues

Ensure that all Royal Liverpool & Broadgreen University Hospital NHS Trust policies are maintained at all times

Demonstrate the ability to act as an effective agent of change within the clinical area as appropriate

Ensure that resources are appropriately are utilised to maximum effectiveness against workload and activity of the Emergency Floor

Work within and provide an effective flow of communication within the Emergency Floor Reception and clinical areas

Participate in appropriate managerial duties as delegated by the

Emergency Services Administration Manager, Directorate Manager or appointed deputy

Liaise with / summon nursing staff where concern exists over the condition of a patient

Deal in the first instance, with all aspects of clerical & reception duties including telephone enquiries, paging clinical staff, taking / relaying messages

Effectively deal with all enquiries, via the phone and face-to-face with regard to patients, staff, internal and external agencies, with the absolute exception of medical advice

Accurately admit, discharge and transfer patients via appropriate manual or electronic methods available

Collate appropriate documentation for patients attending the Emergency Floor

Collate appropriate information with regard to patient attendance: APT, file and scan / retrieve documentation (A&E only) using Document Image

Processing software for patients within the Emergency Floor

To input into the departmental computer / information system appropriate patient data. Complete diagnostic coding and tracking of A&E documentation

Ensure that the appropriate case notes and X-rays are available and complete with the necessary documentation. To ensure also that A&E records are correctly filed in a neat and orderly manner

Ensure that all relevant correspondence to GP practices is sent out according to set procedures

Liaise with all departments on all issues of a clerical nature

Provide appropriate documentation for each follow-up clinic as required e.g: Redressing / review Clinic

Fracture Clinic

Physiotherapy clinic

ENT clinic

Participate in departmental, trust wide and national audits as appropriate, ensuring that documentation is collected accurately, retrieved, stored and presented appropriately

Ensure coverage of Patient Enquiries for the Royal Liverpool University Hospital between the hours of 2000hrs – 0830hrs

Provide reception coverage of St Pauls Primary Care Unit between the hours of 1800hrs – 0800hrs

Actively contribute to the attainment of national targets in relation to emergency care

Assist in the input and correction of data relevant to the Emergency Access Targets

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

Due to the expansion of the service to encompass 7 day working, we have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Senior Clerical Officer to join our administration team, here in the Endoscopy Department.

Reporting to the lead administrator, you will be part of a team responsible for booking various patient appointments, maintain and use hospital systems (IPM, dashboard, ICE, PENS), monitor waiting lists, database entry, liaise with health professionals, deal efficiently and professionally to the requests of all service users and patient enquiries and provide a functional flexibility to meet the demands of the service.

Other duties will include administratively supporting the specialist nurse team with pre-investigation and the E-referral service.

Due to the nature of the work you will be IT literate, able to use most Office software and work unsupervised. Previous experience in the health sector would be an advantage and excellent customer service, the ability to work as part of a team and work to tight deadlines is essential.

You will be expected to be flexible and support the department as and when the need arises. This could include cross-site cover at our Aintree endoscopy department (should the need dictate).

To take the lead responsibility for dealing with referrals for all outpatient and day-case appointments endoscopic procedures both diagnostic and therapeutic ensuring that a high quality service is provided at all times, thereby affecting a smooth and efficient running of the department.

To work unsupervised but to be available to give advice to junior members of the team.



Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

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Lead responsibility for the booking of referrals for outpatient and day-case appointments. endoscopic procedures both diagnostic and advanced therapeutic as per guidelines.

Where appropriate ensure appointments are made with the anti-coagulant nurse and/or dietician

The role necessitates a rotation through the lead booking areas within the office including a two week rule service, management of the outpatient pre-invest system, and recording of ward attenders.

Liaising with health professionals, wards A/E and GP surgeries as required.

Dealing with out-patients referrals in accordance with the Choose & Book partial booking system. Registering new patients on the hospital system (IPM) PAS and adding to appropriate waiting list.

Monitor and highlight waiting list breaches and waiting times.

Ensure procedures are booked onto appropriate lists according to the level of skill of the Endoscopist from the information contained within the referral.

Ensure appointment letters are appropriate for the particular procedure to be undertaken. Send out appropriate information leaflets and/or research information for individual patients.

Responsibility for ensuring all outcomes are recorded on the IPM PAS and patients removed from the waiting list as necessary in accordance with the Trusts access policy.

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

Applications are invited for a clinical fellow post in critical care medicine to start February 2025. The posts would be for six months with an opportunity to extend this to twelve months by mutual consent.

These posts would suit doctors wishing to gain experience or further experience and skills in critical care medicine, especially doctors in anaesthesia, general and emergency medicine, respiratory medicine and surgery. All are strongly encouraged to apply.

These posts would suit doctors wishing to gain experience or further experience and skills in critical care medicine, especially doctors in anaesthesia, general and emergency medicine, respiratory medicine and surgery. All are strongly encouraged to apply.

You would be working with Foundation Year 2, Core trainees and Specialty trainee doctors from a wide range of specialties to provide 24-hour cover for critical care.

Our aim is to support you to progress in either a career in intensive care medicine or to gain experience in dealing with critically ill patients in whatever specialty you choose to follow. You will be allocated an educational supervisor who will act as advisor and mentor. You will gain experience in managing critically unwell patients and skills relating to critical care medicine including line insertions; bronchoscopy; tracheostomy; drain insertion; transfer of level 2 and 3 patients to CT, MRI, interventional radiology and theatre. There is also the opportunity to learn ultrasound and ECHO skills.

You will be encouraged to develop your non-clinical skills and your portfolio by participating in audit, quality improvement projects, teaching, education and research. The unit is currently participating in several research studies coordinated by our Research lead Professor Welters and her team of research nurses and doctors.

Your participation in any or all of these will be according to your individual needs, interests and level of experience.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

Instagram - @LUHFTcareers

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Please see the attached detailed job description and person specification for role responsibilities.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

We are looking to recruit a B5 Dialysis Nurse who takes patient centred care to the heart of their role. If you are experienced , dedicated and proactive you will enjoy the post at our Aintree Satellite Dialysis Unit , based at Aintree Hospital. We are a LUFT dialysis centre and have 9 units across Merseyside and strive to provide excellent care and standards to our dialysis population. The unit currently has 12 stations with 3 shifts of patients per day .The unit is open Mon - Sat 0700-0000hrs with shifts that include a variation of 0700-15.30/1500-0000 and 0700-18.30hrs.

It is a Nurse Led Unit with 2 Consultant Nephrologists , and a dietician as a part of our MDT. We follow the Named Nurse Concept and all Dialysis staff have a cohort of patients to monitor and provide an Holistic approach to care.





Management of patients undergoing Haemodialysis Modalities - all aspects of care pre , during and post dialysis.

Monthly patients reviews and Risk assessments

Wellbeing reviews / Psychological support

Patient education

Monitoring and audit

Participation in MDT's

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

Instagram - @LUHFTcareers

Twitter - @LUHFTcareers

General Care of dialysis patients

Observations

Diet and fluid restriction advice

Commencing and completing dialysis sessions

Adherence to Policy and procedure

Adherence to IPC guidance

Adherence to Confidentiality, Dignity and Privacy guidelines

Care Kindness and Mindfulness

Teaching and assessing Student Nurses and other staff as required

Supporting managers and colleagues - Team approach


This advert closes on Friday 8 Nov 2024

This post will support the activity and productivity of outreach staff delivering targeted work with vulnerable groups at risk of sexual ill-health. The principal target groups that Sexual Health Outreach provides services to are;



• Commercial Sex Workers



• Homeless Clients



• Drug Users



• Men who have sex with men



• BMEA communities



• Students and young people



The post holder will also be required to work as an accountable practitioner working on their own in community settings, making decisions according to policy and protocol. Hours of work will be flexible to include evening and weekends across the axess regional footprint as required.

Utilising Trust policies and protocols, under the proximal supervision of the clinical practitioner, the assistant practitioner will:



• Undertake asymptomatic screening and be able to order routine bloods/investigations and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values.

• Undertake a designated range of patient assessments such as reviewing a medical history and reporting any changes to the clinical team.

• Utilise clinical skills appropriately to enhance the delivery of patient care e.g. Venepuncture, immunisation and provision of medication under direction of ‘Patient Specific Directions’ (PSD’s).

• Manage and maintain own treatment lists for Chlamydia and a range of routine contraception’s, with use of PSD’s.

• Manage and administer cryotherapy treatment to relevant and appropriate patients.

• Undertake partner notification (PN) and/or support patients to use online ‘e-PN’.

• Assess those patients with special need such as those under 16 and discuss with clinical team where appropriate and according to Trust guidelines.

• Manage recall of patients such as Hepatitis A/B & HPV vaccinations, repeat Chlamydia testing and Depo Provera injection.

• Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team

· Organise and prioritise time effectively..

· Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

Follow us on Social Media:

Facebook – Liverpool University Hospitals Careers

Instagram - @LUHFTcareers

Twitter - @LUHFTcareers
Clinical responsibilities
Utilising Trust policies and protocols, under the proximal supervision of the clinical practitioner, the assistant practitioner will:



• Undertake asymptomatic screening and be able to order routine bloods/investigations and have a basic understanding of normal and altered values.

• Undertake a designated range of patient assessments such as reviewing a medical history and reporting any changes to the clinical team.

• Utilise clinical skills appropriately to enhance the delivery of patient care e.g. Venepuncture, immunisation and provision of medication under direction of ‘Patient Specific Directions’ (PSD’s).

• Manage and maintain own treatment lists for Chlamydia and a range of routine contraception’s, with use of PSD’s.

• Manage and administer cryotherapy treatment to relevant and appropriate patients.

• Undertake partner notification (PN) and/or support patients to use online ‘e-PN’.

• Assess those patients with special need such as those under 16 and discuss with clinical team where appropriate and according to Trust guidelines.

• Manage recall of patients such as Hepatitis A/B & HPV vaccinations, repeat Chlamydia testing and Depo Provera injection.

• Function as an effective member of the multi-disciplinary team

· Organise and prioritise time effectively.

· Undertake clinical audits for example infection control audits
• Undertake pregnancy testing according to clinical protocols liaising with clinical team where appropriate according to clinical guidelines.
• Outreach work in the community as appropriate.

· Recognises the need for referral and undertake appropriate referrals to clinical practitioners and/or services within the NHS, independent & voluntary sectors.

· Undertake, monitor & record basic observations – temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration.

· Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people



Team working.



· Coordinate a team of support workers in care delivery and where appropriate other students.

· Work effectively as part of a multi disciplinary team recognising the contribution of all team members in meeting patients’ needs.

· Actively participate in team development and make suggestions to the team on service improvements.





Educational Responsibilities.

· To develop and maintain own clinical skills and knowledge using a competency framework to ensure effective care delivery

· To ensure compliance with mandatory training and personal development plans

· Demonstrate procedures to and supervise unqualified staff. Contribute to the learning environment within the service and team mentoring at an optimum level.

· Supervise, assess and mentor Trainee Healthcare Support workers, Trainee Assistant Practitioners, assist in the supervision and learning of other students with the exception of their assessment.

· Promote and participate in the Health Education both personally and with all patients and relatives as appropriate.



Professional responsibilities.



· Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times, and demonstrate excellent customer care skills.

· Recognise the level of competence to ensure safe practice.

· Be familiar with and abide by Trust policies and procedures to ensure to ensure optimum patient care and safety of patients and staff.

· Adhere to trust uniform policy.

· Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with new developments and participate in research/ clinical audit. Attendance at annual update sessions is mandatory.

· Act as a role model by upholding and implementing good practice in the workplace, always ensuring the highest standards of evidenced based care.

· Take every reasonable opportunity to sustain and improve knowledge.

· Identify objectives within a PDP that support the delivery of high standards of clinical care



Communication.



· Provide verbal reports and maintain written reports on the patients’ condition for professionally qualified workers. Maintain confidentiality at all times.

· Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt communication style to the situation/person.

· Communicate effectively with patients, staff and relatives.

· Report all accidents and incidents involving self, patients, staff or visitors according to procedure.

· Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings.



*The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues.

* The post holder shall follow all the policies and procedures of the organisation.


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

St. Paul’s Eye Unit is the largest eyecare provider in Cheshire and Merseyside delivering the full range of specialist ophthalmology services including: accident & emergency, corneal cataract and refractive surgery, diabetic eye care, glaucoma, ocular oncology, medical retinal and vitreo-retinal. The unit is also actively involved in NHS, academic and commercial research.

The post involves high volume, face to face contact with patients, including those in clinical trials/ academic research studies, to acquire clinical data through a wide range of ocular imaging procedures and other ophthalmic assessments, determined either through standard operating procedures / research protocols or ordered specifically for individual patients by clinical staff. Results are interpreted by clinical staff and inform patient management decisions.

The post holder interacts routinely with: patients, administrative, clerical, technical and clinical staff within the Trust and other external stakeholders when necessary.



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The post holder will be member of a team of 17 ophthalmic technicians based at the new Royal Liverpool University Hospital and will regularly work directly with eye patients in our busy outpatient clinics. They will operate advanced ophthalmic equipment to collect information which assists in the diagnosis and management of sight threatening eye conditions. Equipment used includes Heidelberg Spectralis OCT, Optos California, Pentacam Wave, Zeiss HFA and others.

This role provides valuable technician support to our consultant ophthalmologist led clinical staff by obtaining data from a range of scans, imaging techniques and clinical assessments as appropriate to the extensive range of subspecialties which our eye unit covers.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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CLINICAL DUTIES

A range of ophthalmic imaging procedures as required including but not limited to: OCT, Anterior OCT, HRT, optic disc, Colour fundus - high magnification and stereos, Fluorescein Angiography

Ophthalmic procedures / assessments including: Perform visual acuity tests using various types of acuity charts as appropriate, Instil eye drops in accordance with approved protocols for patient safety. Perform corneal topography / tomography assessments.

Ophthalmic clinical measurements including: Corneal thickness, Intra ocular pressures, Anterior chamber depth, Visual field testing, ensuring data & results generated are securely uploaded to as appropriate to Trust systems, EPR / CRF.

The post holder shall as necessary provide cover for and undertake duties of absent colleagues. Any other duties reasonably delegated by the line manager.

For a full list of duties, please refer to the attached job description and person specification


This advert closes on Friday 15 Nov 2024

Join Our Team as a Support Secretary!

We are excited to announce an opportunity to become a vital part of our dynamic and growing team! We are looking for a Support Secretary who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to help us stay organized and efficient.

As a key member of our team, you’ll provide essential administrative support, ensuring smooth operations and helping our team succeed. If you’re detail-oriented, proactive, and love taking on new challenges, this could be the perfect role for you!

To provide a comprehensive administration service within the secretarial team, dealing effectively and efficiently with processing of daily workloads, and ad hoc office duties. Ensure cross cover working where possible.



Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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To provide a comprehensive administration/audio typing service

dealing effectively and efficiently with processing of daily workloads, and ad hoc office duties.

Ensure cross cover working where possible


This advert closes on Sunday 17 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


This is an exciting time to join our Catering Team for the NHS at Royal Liverpool Hospital Hospital.

We have a post for a Clerical Officer supporting our team of host/hostess and retail team along with catering managerial team who work within Catering dept. at Royal Liverpool Hospital, ensuring that we provide an excellent food and patient/customer experience.

If you are looking for a rewarding role working to support the catering team and you have the following skills please apply.
• Good communication (written, verbal & IT)
• Approachable
• Organised
• Reliable

Support the team with the following:
• Ensuring rosters are covered. Allocation of work to catering assistants. Liaise with management to ensure there is a continuation of service in the event of major staff shortages. Priorities urgent requests. Authorise overtime within the allocated budget.
• Carry out staff appraisals
• To input statistics and information from Records into a database and manage the system.
• To liaise with manager to maintain a quality information system and identify potential flaws which would affect data.
• To access the database to retrieve information and produce statistics and reports for the Trust.
• General reception duties involving first contact with individuals attending the department. Giving necessary information or referring them to the appropriate member of staff.
• Communicating with all levels of staff in a polite and pleasant manner including dealing with telephone enquiries and requests and taking appropriate action.
• Send out information to departments on request, but maintain confidentiality.
• Responsible for stock control and ordering stationary as required from reprographics and stationers.
• Provide clerical and administrative support for staff.
• Organise and retrieve Notes required for the daily appointments.
• To liaise with manager to maintain a quality information system and identify potential flaws which would affect data.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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• To provide a localised catering service observing health, safety and hygiene procedures and maintaining high standards in all aspects.
• To deliver good principles of customer care ensuring helpfulness, awareness and compassion to patients, visitors, staff and colleagues.
• Regeneration of chilled/frozen food and preparation of sauces.
• Preparation of patient meal trays.
• Plating and service of cold and hot food items with meal delivery to patients, including service of condiments.
• Probing and recording food temperatures. Recording of equipment temperatures.
• Beverage service to patients. Washing and refilling of patient’s water jugs and beakers.
• To take the patient orders and communicate the requirements to the catering department.
• Clearing of meal trays, crockery and cutlery for all food areas.
• Collection, segregation and disposal of catering waste materials.
• Cleaning duties within the kitchen and other associated areas in accordance with departmental cleaning schedules to include equipment, work surfaces crockery and cutlery.
• Ordering and receipt of goods from the main catering production unit in accordance with the agreed stock requirements ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Completion of catering department procedural paperwork such as temperature checks and monitoring.
• To undertake training as required to fulfil this role and any further training which will enhance both personal effectiveness and also the delivery of high standards of service.
• To work co-operatively with colleagues as part of the team and perform additional duties as and when directed by the catering supervisor


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong leadership skills and an enthusiasm for pharmacy operations to lead our stores and distribution services on our Aintree site

Working with the Technical Services Manager for Purchasing, Stores and Distribution you will lead and develop the existing stores and distribution teams towards our vision of merging into one cross-site team for purchasing and distribution services across LUHFT.

This post is full time (37.5 hours) but options for flexible working apply.

Your core role will involve leading the team responsible for the safe and effective receipt and distribution of medicines on the Aintree site. You will be a key member of the Procurement Operational Group, linking in with purchasing and medicines value colleagues to ensure robust processes are in place to provide stocked medicines to our wards and departments. You will also support the management of critical supply shortages across LUHFT.

You must possess excellent organisational skills to undertake this role: You must be able to work accurately, have a good eye for detail, be able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and be committed to the delivery of high standards in a patient focused service. Experience of working as a Technician leader in a busy Pharmacy department is essential, as is an excellent working knowledge of good distribution practice and processes. A good knowledge or experience of working in a Pharmacy store in possession of WDA(H) would also be beneficial to anyone considering this role.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click here https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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To assist the Technical Services Manager in the operational management and development of the pharmacy stores and distribution service.

To update and take responsibility for departmental policies and procedures for operational activities within the pharmacy department and stores areas.

To plan, co-ordinate and manage the workload of pharmacy technical and support staff within the Pharmacy store.

To ensure safe systems are in operation for receipt and distribution of medicines within pharmacy stores.

To work with the Technical Services Manager to support performance management targets within the Pharmacy store.

To ensure compliance with relevant Trust, regional and national guidelines with regards to medicines receipt and Good Distribution Practice.

To manage logistics and transfer of medicines between all sites of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and external customers.

To ensure compliance with WDA(H) regulations set out by the MHRA in the capacity of Operational Store Lead for the applicable hospital site(s)

To support workforce planning for technical and support staff by actively participating in staff recruitment.

To support with medicines procurement and monitoring supply disruptions, ensuring the safe and effective management and communication of issues impacting on the Trust.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

The Discharge lounge is located on the lower ground floor next too the ambulance bay. We streamline discharges from the bed base and emergency department ensuring that all care needs are maintained and discharges are completed promptly, efficiently and patient centred.

We are looking for an enthusiastic staff nurse who wants to make a difference and enhance our patients journey to join our team.

You must be enthusiastic, a good communicator, possess good organisational skills as well as the ability to work well in a team.

The post holder will be responsible and accountable for the assessment, planning, delivery and of nursing care for patients awaiting discharge.

Work as a member of the team, liaising with wards and flow team to streamline discharges for patients in the Trust.

The post holder will always work within the NMC’s Code of Professional Conduct.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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See Job Description for further details:

Participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for all patients and carers and maintain agreed standards of nursing care.

Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the nurse in charge when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.

Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.

Maintain and improve quality of patient care through contribution to the development of Essence of Care and clinical benchmarking within the unit

Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.

Providing information and support to patients/carers, and ensuring all those involved in the care are aware of changes in the patients’ condition.

Assist in the safe custody, checking and administration of drugs

To develop the clinical knowledge and skills to care for acutely ill patients admitted via both planned and unplanned routes.

To undertake expanded practice, under supervision, in order to optimise patient care and in accordance with ward/department and Trust policies.

Involve patients and carers in the planning and delivery of care

Ensure effective lines of communication within the ward/department multidisciplinary team

Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.

Manage allocated workload and provides supervision of less experienced staff.

Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.

Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the unit manager and completes Trust incident forms in accordance with risk management policies.

Ensures compliance with Trust policies and procedures

Ensure own standards are maintained in relation to clinical governance

Provides leadership in the monitoring of standards of care

Act as shift coordinator in rotation with other nurses in the team


This advert closes on Wednesday 13 Nov 2024

We are looking for candidates who areexperienced professionallyin this exciting domain of Respiratory medicine.

Ward 6D offers a supportive and learning environment which endeavours to constantly develop the service, in order that our patients can receive the highest quality and most up-to-date care. You must possess a caring, compassionate and positive manner and have excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will be expected to rotate from day to night duty. To provide excellent standards of nursing care to complex respiratory patients with conditions including COPD, Asthma, chest drain/pleural management for pneumothorax and pleural effusions and PE’S. Supporting patients through Cancer diagnosis and managing symptoms. Home NIV/Bipap care. Whilst ensuring high standards of documentation and communication.

The successful candidate must be driven to develop new skills and knowledge, whilst always keeping the patient at the centre of what they do. They must be a positive role model and lead by example. Applicants must possess excellent communication skills, have a flexible working approach and a willingness to work as part of a forward-thinking team, as well as a strong commitment to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their relatives/carers.

Main duties of the job will be to deliver holistic care, to the very acutely unwell and those with chronic respiratory illnesses who require frequent treatment, to all patients with a wide range of thoracic conditions. The successful candidate will be involved in medication delivery including intravenous fluids. Planning, implementing and evaluating care.

The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of managing long term conditions and facilitating patients discharge and ensuring patient flow within the trust, they will need to have good organisation skills to facilitate this. Personal care delivery and ensuring patients observations are recorded in timely manner and escalated appropriately.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2019 following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

To hear more about our achievements click herehttps://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/media/13089/1606-annual-report-booklet_final.pdf

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The successful candidate must be driven to develop new skills and knowledge whilst always keeping the patient at the centre of what they do in a supportive and education-led environment.

You must be a registered nurse, ideally with previous Respiratory experience or a very keen interest in the speciality.

You must be a positive role model, and lead by example.

Applicants must possess excellent communication skills; have a flexible working approach and a willingness to work as part of a forward-thinking team, as well as a strong commitment to ensuring a positive hospital experience for patients and their relatives/carers.

Applicants must also possess a caring, compassionate and positive manner.

The successful candidate will be expected to rotate from day to night duty.


This advert closes on Tuesday 29 Oct 2024