Total 196 job vacancies by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Maintenance Plumber

Afc Band 4 - Plus Recruitment Retention Payment of £5,000

Permanent

37.5 Hours per week

The Maintenance department is looking to recruit a maintenance plumber.

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

You will need to have the ability to analyse faults , undertake rectifications and be able to advice on system improvements to ensure continuity and improvement of service.

We are seeking a highly motivated and professional individual who has the ability to prioritise workloads, identify potential improvement within their discipline and be proactive in providing a high level of service to staff, patients and site visitors.

£26,530 - £29,114 plus £5,000 RRP.

As a plumber within the Estates department, you will be responsible for carrying out essential alterations and maintenance of mechanical services within the trusts building portfolio.

Typical duties within your role may include, general plumbing maintenance tasks, PPM's, small instalations and to respond to active problems.



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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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an Estates team that is working closely to ensure statutory compliance and building fabric standards are maintained across all the Trusts sites.

***Please note once sufficient applications have been receive this vacancy will close***


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

Maintenance Electrician

Band 4 + (RRP £5000 Per Annum)

Permanent

37.5 Hours per week

You will be working within a highly skilled multi-discipline pro-active team that not only maintains the estate but also delivers projects to a high standard.

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 his/her appearance in line with the Trust dress code.

Uphold the Trust’s values and behave in a manner fitting with the responsible position of the role.

Maintain professional and courteous working relationships with staff and respect the equality and diversity of each and every person he/she comes into contact with in the course of his/her work duties.

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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Post holder is to carry out day to day electrical repairs, planned maintenance and improvements to the Trusts buildings in a manner that conforms to statutory regulations and codes of practice, while ensuring smooth running of the Trust.

The post holder will also be responsible for installation of electrical new work and small projects.

The post holder will be part of a multi-skilled, multi-discipline 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 by contractual obligation.

You should have good diagnostic and fault finding skills, and be able to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals etc.

You should have a good understanding of the work of all other trades which is essential to maintain the flexibility of the department.

You may be asked to perform other tasks as and when required by management.

You must be capable of reading and understanding electrical installation plans and drawings.

You must be willing to attend courses as and when required.

You must be willing to partake in an on-call system

You must be able to work effectively and efficiently to the highest standards. This will entail participating in the Labour Management System.

Your involvement in this will be to read and understand work order cards filling in relevant details on completion of the work and maintaining a good performance.

This can be achieved by carrying out the work detailed on the work order card (PDA) within the time given.


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

Are you interested in joining our excellent team to maintain our high standards of holistic care to acute, weaning and chronic respiratory patients? Do you have the skills we are looking for to ensure we get it right for every patient, every time?

Ward 23 is looking to recruit motivated Healthcare Assistants in a permanent position. We are a 33 bedded ward who provide support to patients who have respiratory diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, pleural effusions, bronchiectasis and many other respiratory diseases.

We are looking for the committed, compassionate and caring people that want to make a positive difference to peoples lives



Healthcare Assistant - Ward 23

Permanent

Fulltime

Are you interested in joining our excellent team to maintain our high standards of holistic care to acute, weaning and chronic respiratory patients? Do you have the skills we are looking for to ensure we get it right for every patient, every time?

Ward 23 is looking to recruit motivated Healthcare Assistants in a permanent position. We are a 33 bedded ward who provide support to patients who have respiratory diseases including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, pleural effusions, bronchiectasis and many other respiratory diseases. We are currently the covid ward at present

We are looking for the committed, compassionate and caring people that want to make a positive difference to peoples lives









**Please be advised that this post will close once sufficient applications have been received, so please apply soon if interested**

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

Job Summary
Under the supervision of a registered nurse assisting the Ward / Department team in providing the highest possible standard of care for patients and their families/carer.

The post holder will undertake a range of tasks and duties as delegated by a
registered nurse.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participates in all aspects of patient care with particular attention to personalhygiene and grooming.
• Provision of patients toileting needs, ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained.
• Support of patients in managing incontinence and promotion of continence.
• The recording of a patient’s fluid intake and output using fluid balance charts.
• Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.
• The recording of patient’s dietary intake when indicated in the patient’s plan of care.
• Enable patients to maintain/improve their mobility by use of exercise and mobility appliances.
• Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care
• Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from your mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan.
• Obtaining specimens from patients for ward or laboratory testing.
• Removal of cannulae, catheters and nasogastric tubes
 Undertake the dressing of non-complex wounds (in accordance with identified competencies and in conjunction with the plan of care)
• Naso-gastric/PEG feeding once the tube has been passed and checked by a registered professional
• Prepare and maintain environments for clinical treatments and investigations
• Prepare patients for treatments, investigations or procedures including offering support, answering questions appropriate to own knowledge/experience and assisting in recovery
• Collection of Blood products from laboratory as requested
• Chaperoning and escorting patients to clinical departments within the hospital and to other hospitals for investigations.
• Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.
• General and clinical observations of patients, reporting anything untoward to Registered Nursing Staff, to include:
• Recording of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and respiration
rate
• Oxygen saturation monitoring
• Recording of peak flow
• Undertake blood glucose monitoring and venepuncture upon the direction of the registered nurse
• Documentation in patients nursing records of any care given, ensuring the entrt is countersigned by the Registered Nurse responsible for the patient at the time.
• Initiate Basic Life Support techniques as appropriate and provides assist to the registered nurse as required in prolonged resuscitation situations.
• Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and benchmarking
• Provide a verbal handover of the patients care under the direct supervision of the registered nurse
• Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and carers.

GENERAL DUTIES
• Promotes effective communication within the multi-disciplinary team and takes measures to overcome communication difficulties
• Contributes to the management of aggressive and abusive behaviour
• General bed making/making up of clean beds in readiness for new admissions,and operation beds. (Refer to policy for the care of mattresses and beds).
• Clear and clean vacated bed spaces and prepare ready for use according to the ward/unit protocol.
• Prepare used linen bags for collection by Porters and ensure adequate supply of linen bags/skips ready for use.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment in all areas.
• Safe disposal of clinical waste and sharps as per Trust policy
• Be familiar with Trust policy and procedure for reporting clinical incidents, reporting of incidents if they occur.
• Attend to the needs of visitors and patients particularly those who may be distressed or bereaved.
• Care for patients property, including valuables, in accordance with Trust policy.
• Obtain demographic details and social history from patients/visitors to assist in the admission process.
• Provide support and assistance to new and junior members of staff.

CLERICAL DUTIES
• Undertake a range of clerical duties in the absence of or in support of the Ward Clerk to ensure a smooth running service, this may involve:
• Reception/telephone duties
• Basic computer skills
• Obtaining case notes/x-rays
• Filing
• Act as messenger in the absence of other more appropriate person e.g. to other wards, laboratory, Medical Engineering etc.
• Complete maintenance repair forms
• Monitor and maintain adequate stock levels of stationary, ward provisions, clean linen etc. completing as necessary requisitions forms for authorisation

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 Thursday 28 Nov 2024

Applications are invited for the position of Locum Consultant in Anaesthesia at the Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The post is for 12 months but the trusts are looking for expansion to increase substantive cover in the next 12 months
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) is a large university teaching hospital and tertiary referral centre with a stimulating and challenging case-mix. Liverpool Women's NHS Trust (LWH) is a standalone tertiary obstetric and gynaecology unit with over 8000 deliveries a year.
A contribution to teaching, education and training of both undergraduates and postgraduates is expected at both trusts.

LUHFT provides a mixture of elective cancer, benign, orthopaedic, trauma and emergency care and LWH provides care for over 8000 deliveries including tertiary referrals from outside of the catchment area as well as providing a range of gynaecology services.
The job description demonstrates an example of the work pattern including on call commitments at LWH but this will be discussed in more detail at pre interview meetings and upon successful interview.
Your role is primarily in delivering care for these areas including dedicated obstetric sessions.

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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Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Obstetric Anaesthetist. The outline of the working week is given below, and applicants will be expected to participate in the department’s on-call rota. Further clinical sessions are available for applicants wishing to undertake an 11th PA in line with other department members. 1.5 core SPA are initially included in the job description for newly appointed consultants. This can be increased if additional roles or responsibilities are agreed, up to a total of 2.5 SPA. Applicants will be expected to undertake appropriate pre- and post-operative visits.


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

Critical Care at the Royal Liverpool comprises of a 18 bedded Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU), a 4 bedded post-operative critical care unit (POCCU) and a 14 bedded High Dependency Unit (HDU). These will be combined into one Critical Care Unit in October 2022 with the move to the New Royal

We care for patients who have severe multi-organ failure and who are receiving invasive technology and monitoring support. The areas are clinically, physically and emotionally demanding though extremely satisfying when our patients improve and are transferred from Critical Care.

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

From 4thApril 2024 the minimum salary requirement for a skilled visa increases to £23,200. We strongly encourage applicants who require sponsorship to review the eligibility criteria athttps://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.





We are looking for highly motivated staff to join our group of HCAs in our Critical Care Group. The role involves assisting the trained staff with some elements of patient care, mobilisation etc but also involves stock control, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, patient bedspaces, and general maintenance of a clean and safe environment for our patients. Please see Job Description and Personal Specification. Full and part time roles available.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Level 2 NVQ as minimum and ideally, experience of working in an acute healthcare setting. Candidates must be reliable, flexible and caring individuals who have good written and verbal communication. The post will involve shift work.

Due to the nature of our patients, and the emotionally demanding atmosphere within Critical Care, it is recommended that applicants invited for interview arrange an informal visit to the unit.

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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Care Duties

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.

Preparation and serving of patient’s meals, drinks and snacks. Assisting / feeding patients as necessary.

Carry out any movement and handling within the safe practice guidelines from mandatory training and in relation to the patient’s manual handling plan.

Assist in the prevention of pressure sore development as directed by the Registered nurse in conjunction with the patient’s plan of care.

Maintain strict adherence to Infection Prevention policies

Assist Registered Nurse in performing last offices.

This list is not exhaustive and other duties are required and expected from the successful candidate. Informal visits are encouraged


This advert closes on Tuesday 26 Nov 2024

Liverpool Health Partners is the Academic Health Science System for the Liverpool City Region.itis a membership-ledorganisationcomprising of 10 academic and NHS partners.


LHP convenes across, and advocates on behalf of, its member organisations and the excellence they represent. We have a mandate from the universities and NHS Trusts which are our members, to work across the health and life sciences sector in the region and, together, deliver health, economic and societal benefit.


This post is integral to the success of Liverpool Health Partners and by extension to the city region’s ambition in research and innovation across the health and life sciences sector. It will require a talented and highly motivated post-holder who can provide leadership and expertise in the following areas:
• planning and delivering of LHP strategic programmes and communications function and public affairs services of the highest quality.
• Help to grow the LHP Brand and deliver maximum value for the Partners and the Liverpool City Region, ensuring thatthe direction of travel isunderstood by,andremainsrelevant to,all key stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with partners’ comms teams, commercial partners, provider organisations, local and central government, to deliver the LHP strategic priorities.

The post-holder will lead on the following broad areas:

Provide strategic comms support

Lead on public affairs and advocacy for LHP

Lead on the development of a compelling narrative

Ensure that member organisations are bought into the process,

Mobilise and present, to regional and national stakeholders

Develop and sustain high-quality professional relationships

Connect LHP to the wider comms and public affairs sectors,

Assess the requirements for internal and external contributions to comms strategies

Convene and provide authoritative leadership

Be alert to the political and organisational sensitivities of partnership working

Oversee the delivery of high-quality and high-profile events

Take responsibility for the website, newsletters, social media and stakeholder mapping and management

Managing and developing staff

Produce regular performance management reports to the LHP board

Oversee budgets

Provide leadership and example in creating the optimal culture for LHP



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:

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The post-holder will lead on the following broad areas:
Strategic comms (40%)

Provide strategic comms support in areas required on behalf of the partnership
overall, focussing on the messaging across and between partner organisations

Lead on public affairs and advocacy for LHP including visibility and messaging to
political party conferences, and high-level strategic visits such as mayoral and
ministerial roundtables

Lead on the development of a compelling narrative about health and life sciences
innovation in Liverpool, amplifying the activity of member organisations and
highlighting the excellence and opportunity across the city region

Ensure that member organisations are bought into the process, amplifying
messages where possible and augmenting the narrative to focus a pan-regional
opportunities and successes
Public affairs (20%)

Mobilise and present, in order to influence perception, opportunities and policy, the
insights available from across LHP – to regional and national stakeholders such a s
politicians, government and funding agencies

Develop and sustain high-quality professional relationships that can be mobilised in
support of the partnership including media, political and life sciences sectors

Connect LHP and its partners to the wider comms and public affairs sectors,
bringing personal networks, insights and expertise that support advocacy on a wider
stage
Supporting specific initiatives and events (15%)

Assess the requirements for internal and external contributions to comms strategies
for programmes and support links to external agencies where necessary

Convene and provide authoritative leadership within cross-discipline and crossorganisation working groups

Be alert to the political and organisational sensitivities of partnership working and
intervening to tactfully advise where necessary

Oversee the delivery of high-quality and high-profile events ensuring collateral and
messaging is consistent with overall objectives of the partnership
Operational oversight (15%)

Take responsibility for the website, production of newsletters, overseeing social
media and stakeholder mapping and management

Managing and developing staff including: a small number of core team members
responsible for direct LHP work, advice, support and mentoring for staff in partner
organisations who are working on specific programmes where strategic advice is
being sought from LHP

Produce regular performance management reports to the LHP board and its partner
organisations, attending the Board when appropriate

Oversee budgets and staff associated with the delivery of LHP comms. (This may
well increase over time as the delivery model develops)
Provide leadership and example in creating the optimal culture for LHP (10%)

Provide high calibre and visible leadership to build and sustain an effective team
and to create healthy relationships across the partnership

Develop close working relationships with partner organisations and a wide range of
other multi- agency organisations

Take ownership of all areas of comms and public affairs activity, identifying and
pursuing opportunities that form a portfolio in their own right, with delegated
authority from the MD

Act as a senior representative and ambassador for LHP, locally, regionally, and
nationally


This advert closes on Friday 22 Nov 2024

The Microbiology Department is looking for registered Biomedical Scientists to perform a comprehensive range of analyses / investigations. The successful applicant will take appropriate action on the results obtained, utilise professional knowledge and skills to provide advice and guidance to service users. and maintain highly complex analytical equipment in optimum operational condition and to utilise necessary interpersonal skills to ensure effective liaison with service users and to provide the best care for the patient.

The successful candidate will develop competence and confidence in order to perform these procedures with a minimum of supervision.

The post holder will also be expected to take part in the 24/7 working.

Annex 21 will also be considered.

Use specialist knowledge across a range of procedures, authorise test results integrating and initiating further tests as appropriate.

Take responsibility for finishing, checking, validating and authorising the work of colleagues as necessary.

Check validity and reliability of analytical processes, maintaining and monitoring satisfactory performance by internal quality control and external quality assessment.

Ensure that external QA program results are collated and transmitted to organisers.

Manipulation of materials and objects such as microscopes, and pipettes for accurate and reliable determination of results and diagnosis.

Set up and check instrumentation for correct operation, troubleshooting and correcting faults.

Maintain instrument, QC and reagent logs and utilise resources cost effectively.

Monitor fridges, freezer alarms and incubators and react to alarm / failure situations.

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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Assist senior staff in the technical, development and managerial work of the laboratory

Provide expertise in theory and practice

Provide timely and accurate test results using appropriate equipment both automated and manual.

Routine and specialist analyses, validation, interpretation and reporting of results

Maintain complex analytical equipment

Involved in the supervision, teaching, advising and informing off all grades of staff particularly in Routine theory and techniques

Member of the Department’s team responsible for stock control

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all aspects of Caldicott

Build upon the post holders acquired technical and analytical knowledge achieved through specialist training and a BSc in Biomedical Sciences or equivalent.

Gain specialized technical and analytical knowledge by participating in ongoing training and experience

Maintain specialist technical and analytical knowledge by participating in CPD

Ensure compliance with all local and national standards of work practice

Maintain the knowledge and expertise necessary to perform specialised procedures

Maintain the necessary specialist knowledge and skills sufficient to work independently, seeking advise only when deemed necessary.

Participate in Personnel Development Plans and Appraisals

Please also refer to the Job Description attached.


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to apply for a specialised Gynaecological Consultant Pathologist position at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL), which is part of Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust.

The specialist teams at LCL are well established and successful tertiary referral centres with regional and national repute. The cellular pathology service is the specialist laboratory hubs of the Cheshire and Merseyside cellular pathology network, is the main training centre for cellular pathology trainees and has strong academic links with University of Liverpool. The service has recently moved to purpose built new laboratory facilities on site at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and full roll out of digital pathology makes this the perfect time to be joining our dynamic and expanding department.

The appointees will have a significant commitment to the gynaecological pathology specialist team, where close collaboration exists between clinicians and pathologists. Both established pathologists and newly qualified trainees are encouraged to apply if they are looking to develop their careers by joining respected and experienced teams and subspecialising in a friendly and stimulating environment.

Applicants seeking full time (10 PAs) or less than full time are encouraged to apply. Flexible and home working is supported by teams.

The successful applicant will be involved in the whole range of diagnostic work for the respective subspecialty and will also have an opportunity to contribute to teaching and training of junior medical staff and biomedical scientists.

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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For a full description of the role, including an overview of the cellular pathology department and the detailed person specification for the post, please see the attached job description.








This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

A Vacancy at Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


We are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Band 3, with good communication skills, to work as part of the Clinical Chemistry Team. The main duties will include the pre- and post-analytical processing of patient specimens for Biochemistry, and various laboratory duties supporting the biomedical scientists.

We provide a full 24/7 service supported by a shift system (Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions apply) including weekends and Bank Holidays. Previous laboratory and/or Specimen Reception experience would be an advantage.

We’re passionate about what we do and we’ll look for you to match our values.

You will support the day-to-day activities of the Biochemistry department. Working under the supervision of state registered Biomedical Scientists (BMS); you will process clinical specimens for biological testing and perform associated supporting functions.

You will participate in receipting and preparation of patient samples for analysis. You will undertake relevant laboratory duties in a timely and efficient manner as directed by standard operating procedure (SOP) and departmental policy.

You will perform daily and weekly maintenance on instruments and run quality control material (QC) bringing outliers to the attention of BMS.

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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See Job Description for further details:

Clinical

Receiving samples into the laboratory, ensuring compliance with minimum acceptance criteria, and dealing with discrepancies where appropriate.

Preparing samples for analysis e.g. specimen handling, centrifugation

Loading and operating laboratory centrifuges as required, following standard operating procedures.

Prioritise work according to laboratory procedures.

Set-up and operation of automated equipment, including routine maintenance, monitoring and troubleshooting and sample processing

Undertaking daily / weekly housekeeping duties as required in accordance with departmental decontamination procedures

Rotating and discard specimens as required following standard operating procedures

Arrange for despatch of samples to external laboratories, ensuring correct packaging and labelling to conform to the current postal and transport regulations and recording details of dispatch

Monitor stock in work area and arrange replenishment as necessary to maintain service continuity

Undertake stock checks

To lift and manoeuvre light goods and equipment in accordance with manual handling regulations and good practice

Preparation of CSF packs and 24 hr Urine containers

Distribution of consumables to ward based Point of Care equipment

Troubleshooting / exchange of ward based Point of Care equipment

Managerial/Leadership

The ability to relate effectively and communicate clearly and professionally at all levels with colleagues and members of the public, in a courteous, approachable and helpful manner

Deal with telephone enquiries, understanding personal limitations, and redirect to others for action as appropriate

Supervise visitors, ensuring safe working practices and adherences to policies, protocols and procedures.

Ensure visitors have adequate information to enable them to carry out their duties safely and effectively

Work effectively as part of a team.

Bring any problems or complaints to the attention of relevant staff

Infection prevention and control

Comply with department infection prevention and control procedures at all times


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL) is seeking to appoint a substantive Advanced Practitioner Healthcare Scientist (Histological Dissection). This is an excellent opportunity to join the largest provider of specialised histological pathology services in Cheshire and Merseyside.

The successful candidate will be a registered Biomedical or Clinical Scientist with a significant background in histopathology dissection. We are seeking a strong leader with attention to detail and an innovation mindset.

Candidates who not hold an Advanced Specialist Diploma (histological dissection) are encouraged to apply and, if successful, will be supported to complete the portfolio and appointed under Annex 21 terms and conditions.

In addition to the dissection role, candidates will be responsible for leadership and management for the dissection and specimen reception services in collaboration with a team of Expert Practitioner team leaders.

The directorate is currently reviewing the roles and responsibilities of the dissection workforce.

Advanced Dissection Practitioners undertake a wide range of complex scientific procedures which result in the correct interpretation of biological samples. Their decisions contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases, including cancer, and the investigation of other pathological processes. They dissect the full range of histological specimens from all specialties (Category A-E) as required, and competent.

Together with a team of expert dissectors, the post holder will be responsible for ensuring quality practices are adhered to in line with ISO15189 and ensure training for biomedical scientists and laboratory technicians is prioritised.

Additionally, the post holder will collaborate with our Consultant Pathologists to assist with the training of medical specialist trainees where appropriate.

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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Undertake a wide range of complex scientific procedures which result in the interpretation of biological samples that contribute to the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases and the investigation of other pathological processes. Dissect a full range of specimens from all specialties (Category A-E) as required and competent.

Responsibility for day to day management of the Cellular Pathology specimen reception and dissection laboratories in line with all relevant accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Work with the senior management team to provide expertise within the service area.

Communicate using a wide range of complex, scientific and medical terminology to clinical colleagues including pathologists, surgeons, radiologists ensuring full comprehension and appropriate action.

Play a lead role in the education, training and development of Biomedical Scientists and junior medical staff in the macroscopic description, dissection and sampling of specimens.

Independent interpretation of macroscopic biopsies and surgical resections (both benign and malignant) from the relevant specimens within the agreed scope of practice.

Provides independent expert opinion to clinical colleagues to enable management of patient care and provides expert opinion to medical colleagues to determine treatment of patients.

The dissection knowledge and skills of this post are equivalent to a qualified Consultant Histopathologist and the Advanced Practitioner will be expected to be working to current Royal College of Pathologists best practice guidance.

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


This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

This is an exciting opportunity for a suitable candidate to apply for a specialised cytopathology consultant position at Liverpool Clinical Laboratories (LCL), which is part of Liverpool University Hospitals Foundation Trust.

The specialist teams at LCL are well established and successful tertiary referral centres with regional and national repute. The cellular pathology service is the specialist laboratory hubs of the Cheshire and Merseyside cellular pathology network, is the main training centre for cellular pathology trainees and has strong academic links with University of Liverpool. The service has recently moved to purpose built new laboratory facilities on site at the Royal Liverpool Hospital and full roll out of digital pathology makes this the perfect time to be joining our dynamic and expanding department.

The appointees will have a significant commitment to the Cytopathology specialist team, where close collaboration exists between clinicians and pathologists. Both established pathologists and newly qualified trainees are encouraged to apply if they are looking to develop their careers by joining respected and experienced teams and subspecialising in a friendly and stimulating environment.

Applicants seeking full time (10 PAs) or less than full time are encouraged to apply. Flexible and home working is supported by teams.

The successful applicant will be involved in the whole range of diagnostic work for the respective subspecialty and will also have an opportunity to contribute to teaching and training of junior medical staff and biomedical scientists. The cytopathology service supports a number of patient facing clinics across multiple hospital 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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For a full description of the role, including an overview of the cellular pathology department and the detailed person specification for the post, please see the attached job description.








This advert closes on Thursday 21 Nov 2024

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

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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 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.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS PLEASE DO NOT APPLY



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

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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

Instagram - @LUHFTcareers

Twitter - @LUHFTcareers
• 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