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Domestic Assistant (Part time, various shifts)
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
3 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant (Part time, various shifts)
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
3 day(s) ago
Trainee Biomedical Scientist - Haematology
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Medical Scientist
Job summary LCL is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest.
3 day(s) ago
Trainee Biomedical Scientist - Haematology
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Medical Scientist
Job summary LCL is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest.
3 day(s) ago
Materials Management Assistant
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary *Please Note - applications from candidates who applied in the recent recruitment round will not be reconsidered and therefore need not re apply*...
7 day(s) ago
Materials Management Assistant
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary *Please Note - applications from candidates who applied in the recent recruitment round will not be reconsidered and therefore need not re apply*...
7 day(s) ago
Senior Booking Clerk
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary The Trust's Central Booking Team is looking to recruit a dynamic, committed and patient focused individual to support delivery of a comprehensive...
11 day(s) ago
Senior Booking Clerk
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary The Trust's Central Booking Team is looking to recruit a dynamic, committed and patient focused individual to support delivery of a comprehensive...
11 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant - LHCH
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
14 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant - LHCH
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
14 day(s) ago
Medical Education Officer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Policy and Planning Officer
Job summary LHCH is committed to supporting the education and development of all staff and trainees.
15 day(s) ago
Medical Education Officer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Policy and Planning Officer
Job summary LHCH is committed to supporting the education and development of all staff and trainees.
15 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant - LHCH
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
15 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant - LHCH
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
15 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant (Part time, various shifts)
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
15 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant (Part time, various shifts)
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
15 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Dental Assistant
Job summary We have vacancy for Experienced Domestic Assistant, working as follows Part time Monday to Friday working 4.
15 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Dental Assistant
Job summary We have vacancy for Experienced Domestic Assistant, working as follows Part time Monday to Friday working 4.
15 day(s) ago
Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Homecare
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary To be responsible for the efficient processing of homecare prescriptions by creating purchase orders in pharmacy systems and the accurate and eff...
23 day(s) ago
Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Homecare
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary To be responsible for the efficient processing of homecare prescriptions by creating purchase orders in pharmacy systems and the accurate and eff...
23 day(s) ago
Senior Booking Clerk
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 24,937 - 26,598 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary The Thoracic Service is looking to recruit a dynamic, committed and patient focused individual to support the delivery of a comprehensive and eff...
23 day(s) ago
Senior Booking Clerk
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 24,937 - 26,598 per year
Admin and Clerical
Job summary The Thoracic Service is looking to recruit a dynamic, committed and patient focused individual to support the delivery of a comprehensive and eff...
23 day(s) ago
Lead Physiologist Cardiac Rhythm Management (Device Implants )
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Medical Scientist
Job summary The ideal candidate will be a motivated cardiac physiologist with advanced CRM knowledge, strong clinical skills, experience managing and develop...
23 day(s) ago
Lead Physiologist Cardiac Rhythm Management (Device Implants )
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Medical Scientist
Job summary The ideal candidate will be a motivated cardiac physiologist with advanced CRM knowledge, strong clinical skills, experience managing and develop...
23 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant - LHCH
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
23 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant - LHCH
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, faire...
23 day(s) ago
Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse Specialist Band 6 / Band 7
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 6 - 39,959 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The successful candidate will be appointed at Band 6 or Band 7, depending on their previous experience, knowledge and clinical competence.
1 month(s) ago
Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse Specialist Band 6 / Band 7
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 6 - 39,959 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary The successful candidate will be appointed at Band 6 or Band 7, depending on their previous experience, knowledge and clinical competence.
1 month(s) ago
Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST We are at an exciting time, with the introduction of a Rolling National Lung Cancer Scre...
1 month(s) ago
Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST We are at an exciting time, with the introduction of a Rolling National Lung Cancer Scre...
1 month(s) ago
Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse with respiratory/cancer experience to join the lung cancer team as a Clinical Nurse...
1 month(s) ago
Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Clinical Nurse Consultant/CNC
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse with respiratory/cancer experience to join the lung cancer team as a Clinical Nurse...
1 month(s) ago
TAVI MDT Coordinator
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary We're looking for a highly organised and proactiveTAVI Administration Co-ordinator to play a vital role in supporting our specialist TAVI service...
1 month(s) ago
TAVI MDT Coordinator
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 28,392 - 31,157 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary We're looking for a highly organised and proactiveTAVI Administration Co-ordinator to play a vital role in supporting our specialist TAVI service...
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse- Critical Care
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 29,970 - 36,483 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Due to internal promotion , we currently have opportunities for full and part time staff nurses in our state of the art Critical Care Unit, which...
1 month(s) ago
Staff Nurse- Critical Care
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
North East England
GBP 29,970 - 36,483 per year
Registered Nurse/RN
Job summary Due to internal promotion , we currently have opportunities for full and part time staff nurses in our state of the art Critical Care Unit, which...
1 month(s) ago
Switchboard Operator
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team.
3 day(s) ago
Switchboard Operator
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team.
3 day(s) ago
Highly Specialised Physiotherapist Specialising in Cystic Fibrosis
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting 12 month opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive respiratory physiotherapist (Band 7) to join the Cystic Fibrosis phys…
5 day(s) ago
Highly Specialised Physiotherapist Specialising in Cystic Fibrosis
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting 12 month opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive respiratory physiotherapist (Band 7) to join the Cystic Fibrosis phys…
5 day(s) ago
Outpatient and Telephone Hub Clerk
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking to recruit a motivated and organised individual to join our Outpatient/Tele Hub team as a Clerk.
5 day(s) ago
Outpatient and Telephone Hub Clerk
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
GP/General Practitioner
Job summary We are seeking to recruit a motivated and organised individual to join our Outpatient/Tele Hub team as a Clerk.
5 day(s) ago
Ward sister/Charge Nurse
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen, within our thoracic surgical unit, for a permanent band 6 sister/charge nurse.
5 day(s) ago
Ward sister/Charge Nurse
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen, within our thoracic surgical unit, for a permanent band 6 sister/charge nurse.
5 day(s) ago
Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Anaesthetist/Anesthesiologist
Job summary To cover an expansion in services we are pleased to invite applicants to an exciting opportunity to work as part of the collaborative anaesthetic t…
5 day(s) ago
Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Anaesthetist/Anesthesiologist
Job summary To cover an expansion in services we are pleased to invite applicants to an exciting opportunity to work as part of the collaborative anaesthetic t…
5 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant Cardiologist with an Interest in Cardiac Imaging
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Interventional Radiologist
Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Cardiologist with a Specialist Interest in Cardiac Imaging at Liverpool Heart and Chest H…
5 day(s) ago
Locum Consultant Cardiologist with an Interest in Cardiac Imaging
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Interventional Radiologist
Job summary Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Cardiologist with a Specialist Interest in Cardiac Imaging at Liverpool Heart and Chest H…
5 day(s) ago
Consultant Cardiologist
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Interventional Radiologist
Job summary Working Full time: 10 Sessions per week The Trust is seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant Cardiologist to join its established team of cardiol…
11 day(s) ago
Consultant Cardiologist
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Greater Manchester, North West England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Interventional Radiologist
Job summary Working Full time: 10 Sessions per week The Trust is seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant Cardiologist to join its established team of cardiol…
11 day(s) ago
Domestic Assistant (Part time, various shifts)
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2371911
Job summary
At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, fairer lives. Our Domestic Team go the extra mile to make a Safe and clean environment for our patients, visitors. Cleaning at LUFT will include working to the National Standards of Cleaning 2025, which incorporates General Cleaning Duties, Floor Maintenance, Enhanced and Deep cleaning of patient area, clinics and offices. Do you want to be part of a Domestic Team that makes a difference ?
We have exciting vacancies within the Domestic Department at the Aintree Hospital and are currently recruiting various hours for Monday to Friday
This post is open to employees of the five LAASP organisations. By proceeding, you are confirming that you are a current employee of The Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals, Liverpool Women's Hospital or, The Walton Centre. Confirmation will be sought for all successful applicants via an IAT. Offers will be withdrawn if the successful applicant is found not to be an employee of a LAASP organisation. Please select Yes to confirm you are an employee as stated and to proceed with an application.
Main duties of the job
- Cleaning wards and clinics and offices to high standards.
- Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.
- Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
- Cleaning experience essential for all posts
- Cleaning external areas across the trust
- A good understanding of written and verbal communication, you should be able to follow direction, and be able to work in the wider team and on you own. You will need to be physically fit to carry out duties including mopping, damp dusting, lifting and carrying
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum , pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-CEF-304-26-A
Job locations
Aintree University Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
- Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
- Flexibility required
- Cleaning experience essential
- Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
- Cleaning to high standards
- Adhering to polices and produces
- Overtime is also regularly available
Job description Job responsibilities Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital. Adhering to infection control polices and procedures Flexibility required Cleaning experience essential Working within domestic services department at the Royal site. Cleaning to high standards Adhering to polices and produces Overtime is also regularly available
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/Equivalent Knowledge Essential A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important Health and safety basic knowledge Skills Essential Ability to work on own initiative Communication skills Basic numeracy and literacy skills Ability to work as part of a team Experience Essential Previous Domestic experience Desirable Previous healthcare environment experience Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery Knowledge of colour coding systems Other Essential Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree University Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree University Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Trainee Biomedical Scientist - Haematology
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 2371902
Job summary
LCL is the largest provider of pathology services in the Northwest. The work we do is led and cutting edge, making us a regional reference centre for many specialist investigations. As part of LCL you will be encouraged to share your skills to help drive the organisation to success.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Biomedical Scientist to join a dynamic workforce in Haematology and Transfusion. This service is provided across four separate hospital sites.
This post may be offered under Annex 21 AfC Terms & Conditions, subject to experience, competency and suitability.
The laboratory based at the CSSB facility at Royal Liverpool supports the Clatterbridge Cancer Care Hospital Liverpool and regional specialists' services such as Haemophilia centre and the Haemoglobinopathy and Antenatal Screening Service.
The laboratory based at Aintree University Hospital supports the regions Trauma Centre. This laboratory also serves the Walton Neurological Centre.
Broadgreen Hospital, which is co-located with Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, is home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist rehabilitation.
The Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust is the main hospital delivering the highest standards of care for women, babies, and families.
The post holder will be expected to participate in the out of hours shift pattern supporting the provision of a 24-hour analytical service.
Main duties of the job
Undertake training to support the operational functionality of the laboratory areas including calibrating, maintaining and operating complex analytical equipment and regularly reviewing internal quality control and external quality assurance data trends.
Your duties will include the validation of analytical data prior to result reporting and the selection and provision of suitable blood and blood products. You will have experience of LIMS, other IT systems and of Quality Management Systems.
Working as part of the team, you will contribute to the provision and further development of a high quality diagnostic service.
The department is UKAS ISO 15189:2022 accredited and accredited by the IBMS as a training laboratory.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a very busy department dedicated to providing the highest quality patient care.
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-DTC-117-26
Job locations
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8XP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work under supervision to analyse clinical specimens (both diagnostic and screening) and become competent in performing specialist and routine investigations and molecular diagnostic techniques.
To initially assess the analytical request and clinical information, in order to select the appropriate investigations from the range of analysis provided by the department.
To act as a specialist stage registered Biomedical Scientist once qualified to perform a comprehensive range of routine, specialised and highly specialised anaylses.
To process and analyse samples and quality control material and report results in accordance with departmental protocols as specified in the laboratory method manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.
Under supervision, will develop the competence to analyse samples and interpret specialised/complex results and to carry out further analysis on the basis of these results.
To record the results of all investigations on the laboratory computer system and issue reports via technical validation.
When qualified, use developed knowledge and interpersonal skills to provide specialist non-clinical advice and guidance to service users, in order to provide the best care for the patient.
For full details, please refer to the attached job description
Job description Job responsibilities To work under supervision to analyse clinical specimens (both diagnostic and screening) and become competent in performing specialist and routine investigations and molecular diagnostic techniques. To initially assess the analytical request and clinical information, in order to select the appropriate investigations from the range of analysis provided by the department. To act as a specialist stage registered Biomedical Scientist once qualified to perform a comprehensive range of routine, specialised and highly specialised anaylses. To process and analyse samples and quality control material and report results in accordance with departmental protocols as specified in the laboratory method manuals and Standard Operating Procedures. Under supervision, will develop the competence to analyse samples and interpret specialised/complex results and to carry out further analysis on the basis of these results. To record the results of all investigations on the laboratory computer system and issue reports via technical validation. When qualified, use developed knowledge and interpersonal skills to provide specialist non-clinical advice and guidance to service users, in order to provide the best care for the patient. For full details, please refer to the attached job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Appropriate Science degree/equivalent qualification for HCPC registration
- Commenced HCPC registration portfolio
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a clinical laboratory, and a good understanding of laboratory health & safety issues
Desirable
- Knowledge of COSHH and Risk Assessment
Knowledge/Skills
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Computer literate
- Good organisational skills
- Continuously update knowledge of speciality
- Dextrous, good technique, able to handle fine pipettes and equipment
- Willingness to undertake CPD
- Ability to work as part of a team , or individually and organise and prioritise own workload
- Ability to concentrate for long periods with attention to detail
- Able to follow written and spoken instructions
- Willingness to paticipate in the extended working day system and weekend work/prepared to participate in shift rotas and out of hours work
Desirable
- Willingness for post graduate study
General
Essential
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Ability to act on own initiative
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Appropriate Science degree/equivalent qualification for HCPC registration Commenced HCPC registration portfolio Experience Essential Experience in a clinical laboratory, and a good understanding of laboratory health & safety issues Desirable Knowledge of COSHH and Risk Assessment Knowledge/Skills Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Computer literate Good organisational skills Continuously update knowledge of speciality Dextrous, good technique, able to handle fine pipettes and equipment Willingness to undertake CPD Ability to work as part of a team , or individually and organise and prioritise own workload Ability to concentrate for long periods with attention to detail Able to follow written and spoken instructions Willingness to paticipate in the extended working day system and weekend work/prepared to participate in shift rotas and out of hours work Desirable Willingness for post graduate study General Essential Enthusiasm and willingness to learn Ability to act on own initiative
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Clinical Laboratories
Liverpool
L7 8XP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Materials Management Assistant
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 7 day(s) ago
Reference: 2365451
Job summary
*Please Note - applications from candidates who applied in the recent recruitment round will not be reconsidered and therefore need not re apply*
The role of a Materials Management Assistant is to ensure that an effective and efficient procurement service in regard to the ordering and replenishment of agreed consumable stock throughout the organisation(s) is provided to all end-users, making sure that all goods are ordered and received in a timely manner.
Main duties of the job
To provide internal supply chain services (materials management) using electronic receipts system and bar code data capture system;
Unpack and check items against delivery records and take corrective action where necessary (whilst maintaining audit records);
Provide a materials management service to purchase regular stock and non stock items to meet ward/department requirements
Ensuring stock rotation and replenishing products in accordance with agreed procedures;
Ensuring stock levels are maintained and goods are put away in a timely manner on receipt;
To ensure all designated stock is managed and replenished to the agreed level using a hand held bar code scanner, raising stock and non stock requisitions;
Unpack, check and book in deliveries;
Liaise with internal staff and external suppliers on stock management;
Investigate and solve delivery and payment issues;
Produce stock reports/data analysis to advise ward/department managers and finance staff on purchasing patterns/costs;
Process purchase orders and recommend sources of supply/savings to customers.
Respond to FSN (Field Safety Notices) received via logistic leads.
Deputise for the Logistics Supervisor when required.
About us
Please note that this is a rotational position. The successful candidate will be required to work agile and flexibly across multiple hospital sites for planned periods and will receive appropriate training and support for the systems, processes and working practices at each location. Health Procurement Liverpool (HPL) is a single shared procurement service for:Alder Hey Children's Hospital;Clatterbridge Cancer Centre;Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital;The Walton Centre. HPL was established in April 2021 and is hosted by The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust. Each of the organisations named above is an equal partner in the service and is responsible for the strategic direction of the function. HPL is fully accountable to all organisations and trust boards. The HPL vision is to develop a world class health procurement alliance, which creates opportunities, delivers excellence, embraces innovation and maximises value to patient care, whilst ensuring financial sustainability. Staff will be required to work agile and flexibly across multiple hospital sites (whereappropriate).
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
160-8221389-A
Job locations
All Health Procurement Liverpool Sites
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification document for detailed information about the job description for this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience working in a busy NHS environment.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully engaging stakeholders.
- Experience in stock management.
- Understanding of local, regional and national procurement agendas and how this links into operational procurement activity
- Demonstrable IT including Microsoft Office applications used to create reports and to assist in data analysis.
Desirable
- Experience of successful collaborative working.
- Understanding of the Green agenda and how procurement can support this.
Skills & Attrubutes
Essential
- Creative, innovative, self-starter able to motivate self and others to complete agreed objectives.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- Reliable, punctual, willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
- Ability to react to situations promptly in order to solve complex issues with inventory and stock availability
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload to address conflicting demands
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A good standard of general education incl. GCSE Maths and English or equivalent
Desirable
- Experience working in a busy NHS environment.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of successfully engaging stakeholders.
- Experience in stock management.
- Understanding of local, regional and national procurement agendas and how this links into operational procurement activity
- Demonstrable IT including Microsoft Office applications used to create reports and to assist in data analysis.
Desirable
- Experience of successful collaborative working.
- Understanding of the Green agenda and how procurement can support this.
Skills & Attrubutes
Essential
- Creative, innovative, self-starter able to motivate self and others to complete agreed objectives.
- Excellent inter-personal skills.
- Reliable, punctual, willing to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
- Ability to react to situations promptly in order to solve complex issues with inventory and stock availability
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload to address conflicting demands
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
All Health Procurement Liverpool Sites
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust
Address
All Health Procurement Liverpool Sites
Liverpool
L9 7LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.thewaltoncentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Booking Clerk
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 11 day(s) ago
Reference: 2354052
Job summary
The Trust's Central Booking Team is looking to recruit a dynamic, committed and patient focused individual to support delivery of a comprehensive and efficient booking service for all patients from point of referral through to outpatient appointment. The successful candidate will fulfill a vital role in supporting patient referral management, coordination of appointments, availability of diagnostics and test results, and facilitation of RTT waiting times. Excellent communication and initiative is required, whilst ensuring data quality is completed to high standards. The role will involve close working with various administrative teams and clinical divisions. Computer literacy is essential as the use of Microsoft Office and multiple hospital systems is required on a daily basis.Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
To provide an effective and efficient booking service
To be the first point of contact for patient calls
Principle Accountabilities: Providing an OPD appointment service to new and existing patients of the Trust. Liaising with PAs in ensuring the efficient use of outpatient capacity by monitoring of clinic schedules. Dealing with patient queries and ensuring calls are routed to the appropriate person. Patient Administration Supporting key function of clinic template management
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-SUR-8304776
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide an effective and efficient booking service. To be the first point of contact for patient calls.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESProviding an OPD appointment service to new and existing patients of the Trust. Liaising with PAs in ensuring the efficient use of outpatient capacity by monitoring of clinic schedules. Dealing with patient queries and ensuring calls are routed to the appropriate person in Patient Administration. Supporting key function of clinic template management.
ORGANISATIONAL Patient experience: Providing an effective and efficient service to patients booking OPD appointments in accordance with communicated KPIs Ensuring inpatient appointment details are communicated in a timely manner in accordance with communicated KPIs Providing an efficient and professional manner when dealing with patient queries Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information at all time Teamworking: Working with the PAs in ensuring referrals are dealt with in a timely and professional manner and in accordance with communicated KPIs Coordinating cover of duties across the service lines during periods of holiday and / or sickness. Supporting other team members in providing an efficient and effective administration service to patients and Consultants. Communication: Communicating with patients and patient relatives over the telephone, responding to their queries in a caring, sensitive and reassuring manner. Use initiative when dealing with and resolving patient enquiries, escalating as appropriate. Providing information to the management team when requested and use initiative to escalate any issues as appropriate. Communicating with GPs other external agencies Providing information to staff in other departments Escalating issues to the PAs and Team Leader as appropriate. Policy & Service Development: Being aware of and adhering to administrative procedures and protocols relevant to the post. Observing the provisions of and adhering to all Trust policies and procedures Providing comments on, implement and adhere to secretarial / administrative procedures and protocols. Data Management: Recording all information as required on PAS including amendments Using Outpatient Waiting List functionality on PAS.
QUALITY Training: Attending mandatory training in accordance with Trust policy Participating in in-house training and updating of skills as required Demonstrating on going learning and development related to the role
GENERAL STATEMENTS Attending team meetings where required Maintaining confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act. Being familiar with and following health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers Ensuring completion of timely PDR/Appraisal process with designated line manager Being able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours (outlined in staff handbook) at all times Undertaking any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the postholder.
CONFIDENTIALITY All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security. RISK
MANAGEMENTThe Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner. The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.
SAFEGUARDING All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties. Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals. HEALTH AND WELLBEING The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees. All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust. This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.
Job description Job responsibilities To provide an effective and efficient booking service. To be the first point of contact for patient calls. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESProviding an OPD appointment service to new and existing patients of the Trust. Liaising with PAs in ensuring the efficient use of outpatient capacity by monitoring of clinic schedules. Dealing with patient queries and ensuring calls are routed to the appropriate person in Patient Administration. Supporting key function of clinic template management. ORGANISATIONAL Patient experience: Providing an effective and efficient service to patients booking OPD appointments in accordance with communicated KPIs Ensuring inpatient appointment details are communicated in a timely manner in accordance with communicated KPIs Providing an efficient and professional manner when dealing with patient queries Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information at all time Teamworking: Working with the PAs in ensuring referrals are dealt with in a timely and professional manner and in accordance with communicated KPIs Coordinating cover of duties across the service lines during periods of holiday and / or sickness. Supporting other team members in providing an efficient and effective administration service to patients and Consultants. Communication: Communicating with patients and patient relatives over the telephone, responding to their queries in a caring, sensitive and reassuring manner. Use initiative when dealing with and resolving patient enquiries, escalating as appropriate. Providing information to the management team when requested and use initiative to escalate any issues as appropriate. Communicating with GPs other external agencies Providing information to staff in other departments Escalating issues to the PAs and Team Leader as appropriate. Policy & Service Development: Being aware of and adhering to administrative procedures and protocols relevant to the post. Observing the provisions of and adhering to all Trust policies and procedures Providing comments on, implement and adhere to secretarial / administrative procedures and protocols. Data Management: Recording all information as required on PAS including amendments Using Outpatient Waiting List functionality on PAS. QUALITY Training: Attending mandatory training in accordance with Trust policy Participating in in-house training and updating of skills as required Demonstrating on going learning and development related to the role GENERAL STATEMENTS Attending team meetings where required Maintaining confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act. Being familiar with and following health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers Ensuring completion of timely PDR/Appraisal process with designated line manager Being able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours (outlined in staff handbook) at all times Undertaking any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band. The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the postholder. CONFIDENTIALITY All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security. RISK MANAGEMENTThe Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner. The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified. SAFEGUARDING All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties. Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals. HEALTH AND WELLBEING The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees. All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust. This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English OR equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Reliable and works to high standards
- Adaptable to change
- Sensitive and caring
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Problem solving
Experience
Essential
- Microsoft Word
- Conversant with appointment booking /administrative practice
- Medical terminology
- Previous office experience
- Working in a team
- Maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- PAS Waiting list management
- Patient pathway management
- Previous NHS experience
- Advanced keyboard skills
- Waiting list management
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Flexible
Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English OR equivalent Skills Essential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise Reliable and works to high standards Adaptable to change Sensitive and caring Able to work on own initiative Desirable Excellent organisational and time management skills Problem solving Experience Essential Microsoft Word Conversant with appointment booking /administrative practice Medical terminology Previous office experience Working in a team Maintaining confidentiality Desirable PAS Waiting list management Patient pathway management Previous NHS experience Advanced keyboard skills Waiting list management Values and Behaviours Essential Flexible
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Domestic Assistant - LHCH
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 14 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350623
Job summary
At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, fairer lives. Our Domestic Team go the extra mile to make a Safe and clean environment for our patients, visitors. Cleaning at LUFT will include working to the National Standards of Cleaning 2025, which incorporates General Cleaning Duties, Floor Maintenance, Enhanced and Deep cleaning of patient area, clinics and offices. Do you want to be part of a Domestic Team that makes a difference ?
We have exciting vacancies within the Domestic Department at the Liverpool heart and chest hospital
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am-3pm 22.5hrs per week
You need to make sure your application does you justice and provides you with the best possible chance of getting an interview. This means reading the job description and person specification and taking time over your application demonstrating your skills and experience
Main duties of the job
Cleaning wards and clinics and offices to high standards.
Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.
Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
Cleaning experience essential for all posts
Cleaning external areas across the trust
A good understanding of written and verbal communication, you should be able to follow direction, and be able to work in the wider team and on you own. You will need to be physically fit to carry out duties including mopping, damp dusting, lifting and carrying
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-CEF-358-26
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
Flexibility required
Cleaning experience essential
Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
Cleaning to high standards
Adhering to polices and produces
Overtime is also regularly available
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
Flexibility required
Cleaning experience essential
Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
Cleaning to high standards
Adhering to polices and produces
Overtime is also regularly available
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Medical Education Officer
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2347300
Job summary
LHCH is committed to supporting the education and development of all staff and trainees. The post holder will provide support to the Education Centre, working closely with the Medical Education Facilitator, Clinical and Medical Education Lead, Director of Medical Education and Postgraduate Tutors. The role includes supporting educational governance, quality management of placements and programmes, and ensuring compliance with Trust objectives, Care Quality Commission requirements and other assurance standards. The post holder will support delivery of the educational contract between LHCH and the Mersey Deanery, and the Learning Development Agreement with Health Education England to ensure students and trainees receive high quality education and training. The post holder will have operational responsibility for undergraduate and postgraduate medical training programmes and associated educational activities, including study leave administration, evaluations and accreditation reporting. Duties include maintaining educational databases, analysing information and producing reports to support quality improvement and programme management. The successful candidate will work effectively both independently and as part of a team, responding to changing priorities and resolving problems within their area of responsibility. Strong organisational skills, initiative and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders are essential
Main duties of the job
Lead the co-ordination of training programmes by liaising and communicating with key stakeholders e.g. within LHCH, NHS England and local HEIs
Assist with the planning and organisation of Undergraduate, GMC and NHS England monitoring visits, action plans and responses in conjunction with senior Education team
Ensure that the learning environment is appropriate for students, trainees and doctors with disabilities.
Ensure all committees and meetings under the structure of education are organised and supported. Provide administrative support as required.
Support the Head of Learning and Development/DME in planning and organising actions as a results of monitoring visits and recommendation in annual reports
Provide support for and contribute to continual monitoring, audit and evaluation of all aspects of the education and training programmes including medical induction
Undertake surveys as necessary for quality assurance/improvement purposes and development strategies within the Education Centre
Interact with professionals and other colleagues both internally and external partner organisations to ensure smooth efficient operation of the Education service i.e. recruitment, interviews, conferences.
Undertake delegated responsibility for PGME & Consultant Study leave budget.
About us
NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHL Group) was formed on 1 November 2024, born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our communities.
We are one of the largest employers in region, with over 18,900 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services that extend to more than two million people in the North West.
We operate from five hospital sites:Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside, and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to several elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospitalprovide specialist services incardiothoracic surgery,cardiology and respiratory medicine, both in the hospital and out in the community.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single en-suite bedrooms and mainly focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
287-CEF-274-26
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication and stakeholder engagement:
Effective communication is facilitated across a diverse range of stakeholders, including staff, students, physicians, and external partners. Act as the primary point of contact for students and resident doctors, delivering clear information, guidance, and interpretation of relevant policies and procedures
Planning and organising event and activities
Lead and co-ordinate timetable planning for undergraduate medical students
coordinates a variety of placements and work experience opportunities, as well as onboarding doctors under various contract types.
Policies, Governance & Quality Assurance
Assist with the action plans, and responses in conjunction with the senior Education team.
Maintain and develop both paper based or electronic data management systems e.g. electronic portfolios for students, electronic booking systems and access accounts.
Training and pastoral Care
Provides comprehensive duty of care and pastoral support to students and resident doctors by delivering clear information, guidance, and interpretation of relevant policies and procedures.
Coordinate a variety of placements and work experience opportunities, including onboarding doctors under various contract types, accommodating complex individual needs (e.g., international candidates, students with disabilities), and ensuring compliance with engagement requirements.
Financial Responsibility
Coordinate purchase requisitions for Education equipment, courses, and other resources.
Manage CPD applications for all Trust staff, liaising with Head of Learning and Development regarding financial allocations.
Management/Leadership Responsibility
To act as main point of contact for all undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and trainees.
Level of Autonomy and Decision-Making
Job description Job responsibilities Communication and stakeholder engagement: Effective communication is facilitated across a diverse range of stakeholders, including staff, students, physicians, and external partners. Act as the primary point of contact for students and resident doctors, delivering clear information, guidance, and interpretation of relevant policies and procedures Planning and organising event and activities Lead and co-ordinate timetable planning for undergraduate medical students coordinates a variety of placements and work experience opportunities, as well as onboarding doctors under various contract types. Policies, Governance & Quality Assurance Assist with the action plans, and responses in conjunction with the senior Education team. Maintain and develop both paper based or electronic data management systems e.g. electronic portfolios for students, electronic booking systems and access accounts. Training and pastoral Care Provides comprehensive duty of care and pastoral support to students and resident doctors by delivering clear information, guidance, and interpretation of relevant policies and procedures. Coordinate a variety of placements and work experience opportunities, including onboarding doctors under various contract types, accommodating complex individual needs (e.g., international candidates, students with disabilities), and ensuring compliance with engagement requirements. Financial Responsibility Coordinate purchase requisitions for Education equipment, courses, and other resources. Manage CPD applications for all Trust staff, liaising with Head of Learning and Development regarding financial allocations. Management/Leadership Responsibility To act as main point of contact for all undergraduate and postgraduate medical students and trainees. Level of Autonomy and Decision-Making
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience
- Good general level of education
- High standard of verbal and written communications skills
- Knowledge of clinical and and medical education trainings
Desirable
- AMSPAR Diploma in Medical Secretariat
- IT qualification
- Degree level qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical or administrative experience within the NHS
- Experience of supporting students
- Experience of working within undergraduate/postgraduate medical education
- A clear understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Familiarity with Education and Learning processes, best practices and systems
- Knowledge of undergraduate/post graduate curriculum
Knowledge
Essential
- Proficient in all MS Office
- Able to generate letters and other documentation with high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive personnel related communication and issues with discreteness and sound judgement
- Ability to be a confident and credible resource for employee, students and managers on related Education and development related matters
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work well with others as a team
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to prioritise and time manage effectively
- Strong verbal, written and active communication skills
- Ability to handle pressure, stress and other difficult situations effectively
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail and accuracy
Experience
Essential
- Previous clerical or administrative experience within the NHS
- Experience of supporting students
- Experience of working within undergraduate/postgraduate medical education
- A clear understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act
Desirable
- Knowledge of undergraduate/post graduate curriculum
- Familiarity with Education and Learning processes, best practices and systems
Other
Essential
- Trust Core Values
- Demonstrate self-belief, drive ambition, a line of sight to patient outcomes whilst maintaining a 'can do' approach
- Comply with relevant policies
Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 4 or equivalent experience Good general level of education High standard of verbal and written communications skills Knowledge of clinical and and medical education trainings Desirable AMSPAR Diploma in Medical Secretariat IT qualification Degree level qualification Experience Essential Previous clerical or administrative experience within the NHS Experience of supporting students Experience of working within undergraduate/postgraduate medical education A clear understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act Desirable Familiarity with Education and Learning processes, best practices and systems Knowledge of undergraduate/post graduate curriculum Knowledge Essential Proficient in all MS Office Able to generate letters and other documentation with high level of accuracy and attention to detail Ability to handle sensitive personnel related communication and issues with discreteness and sound judgement Ability to be a confident and credible resource for employee, students and managers on related Education and development related matters Skills Essential Ability to work well with others as a team Ability to work to deadlines Ability to prioritise and time manage effectively Strong verbal, written and active communication skills Ability to handle pressure, stress and other difficult situations effectively Strong organisational skills and attention to detail and accuracy Experience Essential Previous clerical or administrative experience within the NHS Experience of supporting students Experience of working within undergraduate/postgraduate medical education A clear understanding of confidentiality and the Data Protection Act Desirable Knowledge of undergraduate/post graduate curriculum Familiarity with Education and Learning processes, best practices and systems Other Essential Trust Core Values Demonstrate self-belief, drive ambition, a line of sight to patient outcomes whilst maintaining a 'can do' approach Comply with relevant policies
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Domestic Assistant - LHCH
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2347294
Job summary
At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, fairer lives. Our Domestic Team go the extra mile to make a Safe and clean environment for our patients, visitors. Cleaning at LUFT will include working to the National Standards of Cleaning 2025, which incorporates General Cleaning Duties, Floor Maintenance, Enhanced and Deep cleaning of patient area, clinics and offices. Do you want to be part of a Domestic Team that makes a difference ?
We have exciting vacancies within the Domestic Department at the Liverpool heart and chest hospital
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am-3pm 22.5hrs per week
You need to make sure your application does you justice and provides you with the best possible chance of getting an interview. This means reading the job description and person specification and taking time over your application demonstrating your skills and experience
Main duties of the job
Cleaning wards and clinics and offices to high standards.
Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.
Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
Cleaning experience essential for all posts
Cleaning external areas across the trust
A good understanding of written and verbal communication, you should be able to follow direction, and be able to work in the wider team and on you own. You will need to be physically fit to carry out duties including mopping, damp dusting, lifting and carrying
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-CEF-359-26
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
Flexibility required
Cleaning experience essential
Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
Cleaning to high standards
Adhering to polices and produces
Overtime is also regularly available
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
Flexibility required
Cleaning experience essential
Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
Cleaning to high standards
Adhering to polices and produces
Overtime is also regularly available
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Domestic Assistant (Part time, various shifts)
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2347289
Job summary
At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, fairer lives. Our Domestic Team go the extra mile to make a Safe and clean environment for our patients, visitors. Cleaning at LUFT will include working to the National Standards of Cleaning 2025, which incorporates General Cleaning Duties, Floor Maintenance, Enhanced and Deep cleaning of patient area, clinics and offices. Do you want to be part of a Domestic Team that makes a difference ?
We have exciting vacancies within the Domestic Department at the Aintree Hospital and are currently recruiting various hours for Monday to Friday
This post is open to employees of the five LAASP organisations. By proceeding, you are confirming that you are a current employee of The Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals, Liverpool Women's Hospital or, The Walton Centre. Confirmation will be sought for all successful applicants via an IAT. Offers will be withdrawn if the successful applicant is found not to be an employee of a LAASP organisation. Please select Yes to confirm you are an employee as stated and to proceed with an application.
Main duties of the job
- Cleaning wards and clinics and offices to high standards.
- Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.
- Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
- Cleaning experience essential for all posts
- Cleaning external areas across the trust
- A good understanding of written and verbal communication, you should be able to follow direction, and be able to work in the wider team and on you own. You will need to be physically fit to carry out duties including mopping, damp dusting, lifting and carrying
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospitalis the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility.Broadgreen Hospitalis home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation.Liverpool Women's Hospitalspecialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. TheRoyal Liverpool University Hospitalis the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit theircareers page.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum , pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-CEF-342-26
Job locations
Aintree University Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
- Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
- Flexibility required
- Cleaning experience essential
- Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
- Cleaning to high standards
- Adhering to polices and produces
- Overtime is also regularly available
Job description Job responsibilities Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital. Adhering to infection control polices and procedures Flexibility required Cleaning experience essential Working within domestic services department at the Royal site. Cleaning to high standards Adhering to polices and produces Overtime is also regularly available
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE/Equivalent Knowledge Essential A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important Health and safety basic knowledge Skills Essential Ability to work on own initiative Communication skills Basic numeracy and literacy skills Ability to work as part of a team Experience Essential Previous Domestic experience Desirable Previous healthcare environment experience Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery Knowledge of colour coding systems Other Essential Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree University Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Aintree University Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Domestic Assistant
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2347283
Job summary
We have vacancy for Experienced Domestic Assistant, working as follows
Part time Monday to Friday working 4.30pm-8pm
Please note this role requires you to have some domestic experience and you must be available to work the hours detailed. You are also required to work flexibly as the role may require you to cover different areas daily.
You will be involved in the cleaning preparation and service of patient areas, including bedded areas, wards, departments, clinics, theatres or any other non occupied areas.
You will be required to undertake a wide range of cleaning and duties associated with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness ensuring that at all time a high quality service provision is offered, maintaining Trust values.
If you you are interested in the role and have the skills we want to hear from you. For your supporting information tell us about you not the AI version.
This post is open to employees of the five LAASP organisations. By proceeding, you are confirming that you are a current employee of The Clatterbridge Centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool University Hospitals, Liverpool Women's Hospital or, The Walton Centre. Confirmation will be sought for all successful applicants via an IAT. Offers will be withdrawn if the successful applicant is found not to be an employee of a LAASP organisation. Please select Yes to confirm you are an employee as stated and to proceed with an application.
Main duties of the job
- Cleaning wards, clinics and offices to national cleaning standards.
- Domestic duties include working in public areas
- Ensuring all safety processes are followed
- Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
- Cleaning experience essential for all posts
- Cleaning external areas across the trust
- Following colour coded principles
- Cleaning includes toilets, bathroom areas, wards clinics, accommodation, theatres
- Utilising cleaning machinery safely
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services.
For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-CEF-331-26
Job locations
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Cleaning experience essential
- Cleaning wards and clinics to national cleaning standards
- Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
- Working within domestic services department at Broadgreen site.
- Duties vary and include hoovering, damp dusting, mopping, deep cleaning floors and other areas.
- Flexibility required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Cleaning experience essential
- Cleaning wards and clinics to national cleaning standards
- Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
- Working within domestic services department at Broadgreen site.
- Duties vary and include hoovering, damp dusting, mopping, deep cleaning floors and other areas.
- Flexibility required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part if a team
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part if a team
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Women's Hospital
Crown Street
Liverpool
L8 7SS
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Pharmacy Assistant - Homecare
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2330526
Job summary
To be responsible for the efficient processing of homecare prescriptions by creating purchase orders in pharmacy systems and the accurate and efficient onward transmission of the prescription to the homecare providers.
To be responsible for processing invoices received from homecare providers for homecare pharmaceutical products within the pharmacy stock control system and homecare database.
To support the Senior Homecare Pharmacy Technician and Homecare Pharmacist in the co-ordination of the delivery and development of homecare medicines services within LUHFT.
To answer queries received by the homecare team via email and over the phone. Assist colleagues in answering these queries.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the efficient processing of homecare prescriptions by creating purchase orders in pharmacy systems and the accurate and efficient onward transmission of the prescription to the homecare providers.
To be responsible for processing invoices received from homecare providers for homecare pharmaceutical products within the pharmacy stock control system and homecare database
To support the Senior Homecare Pharmacy Technician and Homecare Pharmacist in the co-ordination of the delivery and development of homecare medicines services within LUHFT.
To answer queries received by the homecare team via email and over the phone. Assist colleagues in answering these queries.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-DTC-8260423
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Pharmacy Department
Thomas Lane
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROCESSING HOMECARE PRESCRIPTIONS
a) Identify and highlight potential problems with homecare prescriptions and seek clarification from the senior pharmacy homecare technician or homecare pharmacist if necessary.
b) Scan completed prescriptions and file accurately to ensure a record of prescriptions sent to homecare providers is kept.
c) Accurately send homecare prescriptions to homecare providers using appropriate secure methods.
d) Ensure new prescriptions are taken to the appropriate clinical team to be signed by a prescriber.
INVOICING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
a) Check all homecare invoices received for accuracy and investigate any query regarding invoice prices and quantities with the supplier before processing. This is to ensure the correct data is input into the pharmacy stock control computer system.
b) Promptly and accurately process invoices using the relevant programs on the pharmacy stock control computer system and send onto the finance department for payment. This is to ensure compliance with the Public Sector Payments Policy.
c) Reconcile supplier statements to identify outstanding invoices and maintain a system for ensuring that queries on invoices are resolved as quickly as possible to ensure timely and accurate payment. This may involve contacting suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
d) Record reasons for the delay in processing any invoices so that justification for a delay in payment is available.
e) Liaise with homecare providers regarding enquiries concerning the payment of invoices.
f) Liaise with homecare pharmacy staff regarding invoice discrepancies to ensure that the price information on the pharmacy stock control computer system is kept accurate.
g) Enter contract changes and amendments as required by the Senior Homecare Technician or Homecare pharmacist.
h) Act as a point of contact for the Trust finance team to help resolve issues highlighted on financial statements from homecare providers.
QUERY HANDLING
a) Receive queries from patients determining the nature of the query and reporting appropriate information back to the patient when necessary and able to. If the query cannot be answered in the homecare team understand the best person or team to direct the query to and relay the query to them in the most appropriate way.
b) Receive queries from clinical teams in the Trust reporting information to them. If the reply to the query will not completely answer the query, information that is held by the homecare team should be collated and supplied to help the clinical team resolve the query.
c) Receive queries from homecare providers, interpreting the nature of the query, who has been included in the query and who is best placed to deliver an accurate, timely reply to the query. If a query cannot be fully answered by the homecare team, information that is held by the homecare team that could help answer the query should be provided to the best placed person or team to answer the query to assist in handling the query. If queries are of a clinical nature ensure that the most appropriate person or team are included in the query, if they are not included the query should be forwarded to that person or team.
d) Receive queries from the Trust Finance team, providing required information to them when possible.
GENERAL
a) Undertake such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.
b) The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies and hours of working.
c) Ensure that total confidentiality throughout the Trust is always upheld.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE/QUALITY
a) Co-operate in providing a comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical service, adhering to policies and procedures and delivering services in an efficient, courteous and professional manner.
b) Participate in audits.
c) Contribute to clinical governance programmes, including clinical risk, incident management, and investigations as required.
d) Ensure compliance with department, trust and national guidelines.
ORGANISATIONAL (Education & Training)
Deliver induction for new pharmacy staff for pharmacy assistants and other trainees rotating through assigned area.
Participate in, and co-operate fully with, the training of all grades of trainees and staff, and when necessary and appropriate to supervise and check their activities.
Co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment, and continuing education & training programs, in order to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
PROCESSING HOMECARE PRESCRIPTIONS
a) Identify and highlight potential problems with homecare prescriptions and seek clarification from the senior pharmacy homecare technician or homecare pharmacist if necessary.
b) Scan completed prescriptions and file accurately to ensure a record of prescriptions sent to homecare providers is kept.
c) Accurately send homecare prescriptions to homecare providers using appropriate secure methods.
d) Ensure new prescriptions are taken to the appropriate clinical team to be signed by a prescriber.
INVOICING OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS
a) Check all homecare invoices received for accuracy and investigate any query regarding invoice prices and quantities with the supplier before processing. This is to ensure the correct data is input into the pharmacy stock control computer system.
b) Promptly and accurately process invoices using the relevant programs on the pharmacy stock control computer system and send onto the finance department for payment. This is to ensure compliance with the Public Sector Payments Policy.
c) Reconcile supplier statements to identify outstanding invoices and maintain a system for ensuring that queries on invoices are resolved as quickly as possible to ensure timely and accurate payment. This may involve contacting suppliers to resolve discrepancies.
d) Record reasons for the delay in processing any invoices so that justification for a delay in payment is available.
e) Liaise with homecare providers regarding enquiries concerning the payment of invoices.
f) Liaise with homecare pharmacy staff regarding invoice discrepancies to ensure that the price information on the pharmacy stock control computer system is kept accurate.
g) Enter contract changes and amendments as required by the Senior Homecare Technician or Homecare pharmacist.
h) Act as a point of contact for the Trust finance team to help resolve issues highlighted on financial statements from homecare providers.
QUERY HANDLING
a) Receive queries from patients determining the nature of the query and reporting appropriate information back to the patient when necessary and able to. If the query cannot be answered in the homecare team understand the best person or team to direct the query to and relay the query to them in the most appropriate way.
b) Receive queries from clinical teams in the Trust reporting information to them. If the reply to the query will not completely answer the query, information that is held by the homecare team should be collated and supplied to help the clinical team resolve the query.
c) Receive queries from homecare providers, interpreting the nature of the query, who has been included in the query and who is best placed to deliver an accurate, timely reply to the query. If a query cannot be fully answered by the homecare team, information that is held by the homecare team that could help answer the query should be provided to the best placed person or team to answer the query to assist in handling the query. If queries are of a clinical nature ensure that the most appropriate person or team are included in the query, if they are not included the query should be forwarded to that person or team.
d) Receive queries from the Trust Finance team, providing required information to them when possible.
GENERAL
a) Undertake such reasonable duties as may be required from time to time.
b) The post holder will be expected to adapt to changes that may occur, which may affect the current practices within the Pharmacy Department, such as the introduction of new equipment, procedures, policies and hours of working.
c) Ensure that total confidentiality throughout the Trust is always upheld.
CLINICAL GOVERNANCE/QUALITY
a) Co-operate in providing a comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective pharmaceutical service, adhering to policies and procedures and delivering services in an efficient, courteous and professional manner.
b) Participate in audits.
c) Contribute to clinical governance programmes, including clinical risk, incident management, and investigations as required.
d) Ensure compliance with department, trust and national guidelines.
ORGANISATIONAL (Education & Training)
Deliver induction for new pharmacy staff for pharmacy assistants and other trainees rotating through assigned area.
Participate in, and co-operate fully with, the training of all grades of trainees and staff, and when necessary and appropriate to supervise and check their activities.
Co-operate with objective setting, individual personal assessment, and continuing education & training programs, in order to ensure continuing professional development and competence to practice
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent (such as functional skills) grade C or above (must include Maths and English)
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Pharmacy equivalent with 2 years' experience working in pharmacy. OR 2 A levels (pass) + demonstrable relevant experience.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Ability to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision
- Ability to maintain mental effort for sustained periods
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment
- Experience of working in pharmacy with Pharmacy IT systems
- Experience of dispensing prescriptions OR the preparation of aseptic products
- Knowledge of procedures and practices across core pharmacy services
- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy supply and discharge planning
- Knowledge of stock control systems and storage of medication
- Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clear and accurate written communication skills
- Clear and accurate verbal communication skills
- Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations
- Literate - able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
- Able to prioritise tasks and manage own workload
- Can use own initiative and shows attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate that can work in a methodical and accurate manner
- Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
- Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
- Ability to use different IT applications
- Training and mentoring skills
- Ability to adapt to change
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Enthusiasm for the position
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas
Person Specification
Qualifications and Education
Essential
- GCSE or equivalent (such as functional skills) grade C or above (must include Maths and English)
- NVQ Level 2 Pharmacy Services or Pharmacy equivalent with 2 years' experience working in pharmacy. OR 2 A levels (pass) + demonstrable relevant experience.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a team
- Ability to meet deadlines whilst paying attention to detail
- Ability to work under own initiative and with supervision
- Ability to maintain mental effort for sustained periods
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience working in a pharmacy environment
- Experience of working in pharmacy with Pharmacy IT systems
- Experience of dispensing prescriptions OR the preparation of aseptic products
- Knowledge of procedures and practices across core pharmacy services
- Knowledge of hospital pharmacy supply and discharge planning
- Knowledge of stock control systems and storage of medication
- Able to relate to all grades of staff within a multidisciplinary team
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Clear and accurate written communication skills
- Clear and accurate verbal communication skills
- Numerate - able to carry out simple calculations
- Literate - able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately
- Able to prioritise tasks and manage own workload
- Can use own initiative and shows attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to demonstrate that can work in a methodical and accurate manner
- Ability to set routines and implement new working procedures
- Ability to work in a busy, fast paced environment
- Ability to use different IT applications
- Training and mentoring skills
- Ability to adapt to change
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Reliable and flexible to the needs of the service
- Self-motivated and ability to motivate others
- Enthusiasm for the position
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as per departmental weekend, evening and bank holiday rotas
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital Pharmacy Department
Thomas Lane
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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Liverpool
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Senior Booking Clerk
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2330524
Job summary
The Thoracic Service is looking to recruit a dynamic, committed and patient focused individual to support the delivery of a comprehensive and efficient booking service for all patients from point of referral through to outpatient appointment. The successful candidate will fulfil a vital role in supporting patient referral management, coordination of appointments, availability of diagnostics and test results, and facilitation of RTT waiting times. Excellent communication and initiative is required, whilst ensuring data quality is completed to high standards. The role will involve close working with various administrative an clinical teams. Computer literacy is essential as the use of Microsoft Office and multiple hospital systems is required on a daily basis. Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide an effective and efficient booking service
To be the first point of contact for patient calls.
Principle Accountabilities:
- Delivering an outpatient appointment service for all new patients referred to the Thoracic Service within the Trust.
- Collaborating with the Surgical Operational Support Manager and Senior Operational Manager to ensure optimal use of outpatient capacity through careful monitoring of clinic schedules.
- Managing patient enquiries and directing calls to the appropriate team members.
- Supporting the management and maintenance of clinic templates as a key operational function.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortic surgery.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-SUR-7549842
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To provide an effective and efficient Thoracic booking service
To be the first point of contact for patient calls
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Delivering an outpatient appointment service for all new patients referred to the Thoracic Service within the Trust.
- Collaborating with the Surgical Operational Support Manager and Senior Operational Manager to ensure optimal use of outpatient capacity through careful monitoring of clinic schedules.
- Managing patient enquiries and directing calls to the appropriate team members.
- Supporting the management and maintenance of clinic templates as a key operational function.
ORGANISATIONAL
Patient Experience
- Delivering a timely and efficient outpatient appointment service, meeting established Thoracic KPIs.
- Communicating inpatient appointment details promptly in line with agreed KPIs.
- Handling patient enquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Upholding patient confidentiality at all times.
Team Working
- Collaborating with the Thoracic Team to ensure referrals are processed promptly, professionally, and in line with agreed KPIs.
- Coordinating cover during periods of leave or sickness.
- Supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient and effective administrative service to both patients and Thoracic Surgeons.
Communication
- Interacting with patients and their relatives by telephone, responding to queries in a caring, sensitive, and reassuring manner, using initiative to resolve issues and escalating when necessary.
- Providing relevant information to the management team and proactively escalating any concerns as appropriate.
- Communicating effectively with GPs and other external agencies.
- Sharing information with staff in other departments as required.
- Escalating issues to management when appropriate.
Policy & Service Development
Being aware of and adhering to administrative procedures and protocols relevant to the post.
Observing the provisions of and adhering to all Trust policies and procedures
Providing comments on, implement and adhere to administrative procedures and protocols.
Data Management
- Recording all information as required on PAS including amendments
- Using Outpatient Waiting List functionality on PAS and the Thoracic Waiting List spreadsheet.
QUALITY
Training
- Attending mandatory training in accordance with Trust policy
- Participating in in-house training and updating of skills as required
- Demonstrating on going learning and development related to the role
GENERAL STATEMENTS
- Attending team meetings where required
- Maintaining confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act.
- Being familiar with and following health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers
- Ensuring completion of timely PDR/Appraisal process with designated line manager
- Being able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours (outlined in staff handbook) at all times
- Undertaking any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To provide an effective and efficient Thoracic booking service
To be the first point of contact for patient calls
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Delivering an outpatient appointment service for all new patients referred to the Thoracic Service within the Trust.
- Collaborating with the Surgical Operational Support Manager and Senior Operational Manager to ensure optimal use of outpatient capacity through careful monitoring of clinic schedules.
- Managing patient enquiries and directing calls to the appropriate team members.
- Supporting the management and maintenance of clinic templates as a key operational function.
ORGANISATIONAL
Patient Experience
- Delivering a timely and efficient outpatient appointment service, meeting established Thoracic KPIs.
- Communicating inpatient appointment details promptly in line with agreed KPIs.
- Handling patient enquiries professionally and efficiently.
- Upholding patient confidentiality at all times.
Team Working
- Collaborating with the Thoracic Team to ensure referrals are processed promptly, professionally, and in line with agreed KPIs.
- Coordinating cover during periods of leave or sickness.
- Supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient and effective administrative service to both patients and Thoracic Surgeons.
Communication
- Interacting with patients and their relatives by telephone, responding to queries in a caring, sensitive, and reassuring manner, using initiative to resolve issues and escalating when necessary.
- Providing relevant information to the management team and proactively escalating any concerns as appropriate.
- Communicating effectively with GPs and other external agencies.
- Sharing information with staff in other departments as required.
- Escalating issues to management when appropriate.
Policy & Service Development
Being aware of and adhering to administrative procedures and protocols relevant to the post.
Observing the provisions of and adhering to all Trust policies and procedures
Providing comments on, implement and adhere to administrative procedures and protocols.
Data Management
- Recording all information as required on PAS including amendments
- Using Outpatient Waiting List functionality on PAS and the Thoracic Waiting List spreadsheet.
QUALITY
Training
- Attending mandatory training in accordance with Trust policy
- Participating in in-house training and updating of skills as required
- Demonstrating on going learning and development related to the role
GENERAL STATEMENTS
- Attending team meetings where required
- Maintaining confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act.
- Being familiar with and following health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers
- Ensuring completion of timely PDR/Appraisal process with designated line manager
- Being able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours (outlined in staff handbook) at all times
- Undertaking any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English OR equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Reliable and works to high standards
- Adaptable to change
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Problem solving
Experience
Essential
- Microsoft Word
- Conversant with appointment booking /administrative practice
- Medical terminology
- Previous office experience
- Working in a team
- Maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- PAS Waiting list management
- Patient pathway management
- Previous NHS experience
- Advanced keyboard skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Upholds the Trust's values and culture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English OR equivalent
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Reliable and works to high standards
- Adaptable to change
- Able to work on own initiative
Desirable
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Problem solving
Experience
Essential
- Microsoft Word
- Conversant with appointment booking /administrative practice
- Medical terminology
- Previous office experience
- Working in a team
- Maintaining confidentiality
Desirable
- PAS Waiting list management
- Patient pathway management
- Previous NHS experience
- Advanced keyboard skills
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Upholds the Trust's values and culture
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
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Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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Lead Physiologist Cardiac Rhythm Management (Device Implants )
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2330520
Job summary
The ideal candidate will be a motivated cardiac physiologist with advanced CRM knowledge, strong clinical skills, experience managing and developing staff, and a commitment to service improvement and professional education. Key Responsibilities
- Lead the cardiac science component of the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) implant service.
- Support the development and improvement of the CRM service.
- Provide line management and supervision of staff.
- Lead and support training and education within the department.
- Perform a full range of cardiac diagnostic investigations.
- Qualified and experienced Cardiac Physiologist.
- Proven expertise in Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM), including implant services.
- Competence in performing a full range of cardiac diagnostic tests.
- Ability to deliver, facilitate, and support training for colleagues and trainees.
- Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD).
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work closely with the lead physiologist for Cath Lab to ensure the device implant service is efficiently integrated within the Cath labs.
The post holder will become competent in physiologist led reveal LINQ implantation
To manage the operation and staff of a designated area within the Cardiac Diagnostic Department.
To assist the departmental Manager in designated management aspects of the department plus deputise in their absence.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring continued service delivery of this specialism with adherence to national, international, and local best practice.
Responsible for identifying, advising, and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on best practice guidelines
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-MED-8271568
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas drive
Liverpool
L143PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See full job description attached
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring continued service delivery of this specialism with adherence to national, international, and local best practice.
Responsible for identifying, advising, and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on best practice guidelines
The post holder, along with the Lead Physiologist for CRM follow up, will be responsible for devising and implementing training plans in this field, ensuring all Cardiac Physiology staff involved in the service are competent to practice independently. They will also be responsible for the ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) of competent staff through education, peer review and staff appraisal.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See full job description attached
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring continued service delivery of this specialism with adherence to national, international, and local best practice.
Responsible for identifying, advising, and introducing service developments and implementing changes to practice in the field based on best practice guidelines
The post holder, along with the Lead Physiologist for CRM follow up, will be responsible for devising and implementing training plans in this field, ensuring all Cardiac Physiology staff involved in the service are competent to practice independently. They will also be responsible for the ongoing continuing professional development (CPD) of competent staff through education, peer review and staff appraisal.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent
- HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent
- BSc Clinical Physiology
- AHCS registration
- ILS/ALS
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven experience and competencies in all areas of cardiac physiology
- Evidence of substantial experience working at Band 7 level
- Management training/experience in recruitment, disciplinary procedures, sickness absence etc......
- Evidence of project management, service development and service delivery
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Excellent team working skills
- Ability to organise work rotas
Values
Essential
- Dynamic
- Enthusiastic
- Team Worker
- Leader
- Flexibility
- Excellent communicator
- Patient Focused
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- ONC BTEC MPPM or Equivalent
- HNC HTEC MPPM or Equivalent
- BSc Clinical Physiology
- AHCS registration
- ILS/ALS
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- Proven experience and competencies in all areas of cardiac physiology
- Evidence of substantial experience working at Band 7 level
- Management training/experience in recruitment, disciplinary procedures, sickness absence etc......
- Evidence of project management, service development and service delivery
- Evidence of participation in research projects
- Evidence of delivering teaching programmes to staff groups
Skills and abilities
Essential
- Demonstrate the ability to work in highly demanding environment.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Excellent team working skills
- Ability to organise work rotas
Values
Essential
- Dynamic
- Enthusiastic
- Team Worker
- Leader
- Flexibility
- Excellent communicator
- Patient Focused
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas drive
Liverpool
L143PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
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Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
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Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas drive
Liverpool
L143PE
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Domestic Assistant - LHCH
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2330175
Job summary
At LUHFT everything we do works towards our mission of supporting our patients, staff and our local communities to lead happier, healthier, fairer lives. Our Domestic Team go the extra mile to make a Safe and clean environment for our patients, visitors. Cleaning at LUFT will include working to the National Standards of Cleaning 2025, which incorporates General Cleaning Duties, Floor Maintenance, Enhanced and Deep cleaning of patient area, clinics and offices. Do you want to be part of a Domestic Team that makes a difference ?
We have exciting vacancies within the Domestic Department at the Liverpool heart and chest hospital
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8am-3pm 22.5hrs per week
You need to make sure your application does you justice and provides you with the best possible chance of getting an interview. This means reading the job description and person specification and taking time over your application demonstrating your skills and experience
Main duties of the job
Cleaning wards and clinics and offices to high standards.
Cleaning wards and clinics to high standards.
Adhering to infection control policy's and procedures
Cleaning experience essential for all posts
Cleaning external areas across the trust
A good understanding of written and verbal communication, you should be able to follow direction, and be able to work in the wider team and on you own. You will need to be physically fit to carry out duties including mopping, damp dusting, lifting and carrying
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-CEF-332-26
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
Flexibility required
Cleaning experience essential
Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
Cleaning to high standards
Adhering to polices and produces
Overtime is also regularly available
Job description
Job responsibilities
Cleaning wards to high standards within the hospital.
Adhering to infection control polices and procedures
Flexibility required
Cleaning experience essential
Working within domestic services department at the Royal site.
Cleaning to high standards
Adhering to polices and produces
Overtime is also regularly available
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE/Equivalent
Knowledge
Essential
- A general understanding of why cleanliness in a patient/healthcare environment is important
- Health and safety basic knowledge
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Communication skills
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
Experience
Essential
- Previous Domestic experience
Desirable
- Previous healthcare environment experience
- Previous use of cleaning machinery, floor polishing machinery
- Knowledge of colour coding systems
Other
Essential
- Willingness and ability to undertake further training as necessary
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse Specialist Band 6 / Band 7
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2312176
Job summary
The successful candidate will be appointed at Band 6 or Band 7, depending on their previous experience, knowledge and clinical competence. A structured development pathway will be available for candidates appointed at Band 6 to support progression to Band 7.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate cardiac nurse to join the Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Nurse Specialist Team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist on a 12-month fixed-term contract, providing maternity cover.
This is an opportunity to join a specialist regional service providing person-centred care to adults living with congenital heart disease across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man. The successful candidate will work closely with cardiologists, specialist nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
The role will involve providing specialist nursing care, advice, education and support to patients, families and carers, delivering ACHD outpatient clinics and contributing to the assessment, management and ongoing care of patients with complex congenital heart conditions.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your specialist expertise within an experienced regional ACHD service and make a meaningful difference to patients living with congenital heart disease.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide specialist nursing care and support to adults with congenital heart disease across the regional ACHD service. Key responsibilities will include delivering specialist ACHD outpatient clinics, providing expert advice and education to patients and families, supporting the assessment and ongoing management of patients with complex congenital heart conditions, and coordinating care across the multidisciplinary and regional service.
The role will also involve supporting specialist clinics, including transition, cardiac maternity and outreach services, contributing to patient education and self-management, and promoting continuity and quality of care. The post holder will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team and contribute to education, service development and the ongoing improvement of ACHD nursing services.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
Depending on experience Band 6 - £39,959 - £48,117 or Band 7 - £49,387 - £56,515
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-MED-8219528
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information regarding the main responsibilities, duties and requirements of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact me using the details provided below.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For detailed information regarding the main responsibilities, duties and requirements of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact me using the details provided below.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Relevant post-registration qualification in a cardiac speciality
- Evidence of postgraduate study and ongoing continuing professional development relevant to the role
- Mentorship / practice assessor qualification, or equivalent experience in supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
- MSc or working towards a Master's level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, Cardiology, or a relevant speciality
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Advanced assessment / clinical examination qualification
- Teaching or education qualification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent clinical documentation and record keeping
- Ability to work autonomously in a complex and demanding environment
- Ability to make challenging clinical decisions and manage risk
- Ability to assess, prioritise and manage patients with complex needs
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Good problem-solving and organisational skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic clinical information systems.
- Ability to use clinical information to support patient care and service improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Adult Congenital Heart Disease and the needs of the ACHD population.
- Experience of working within a specialist cardiac service
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of quality improvement and service development.
- Competent in the use of databases and spreadsheets
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in cardiology at Band 6 or above.
- Experience of working within a cardiac specialist service.
- Experience in the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients
- Experience of delivering education and teaching to staff and patients.
- Experience of working autonomously and managing complex patients
Desirable
- Experience of working within adult or paediatric congenital heart disease
- Experience of delivering presentations at local, regional or national level
- Experience of participating in research or quality improvement projects.
- Evidence of contributing to publications or peer-reviewed work
- Experience of contributing to education or academic programmes
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient and family focused
- Effective team worker
- Dynamic and adaptable
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Excellent communicator
- Accountable and professional
- Committed to continuous improvement
Desirable
- Demonstrates leadership and acts as a positive role model
- Confident in supporting others
- Proactive in identifying and implementing improvements
- Resilient and able to manage change effectively
- Committed to developing self and others.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- Relevant post-registration qualification in a cardiac speciality
- Evidence of postgraduate study and ongoing continuing professional development relevant to the role
- Mentorship / practice assessor qualification, or equivalent experience in supporting learners in practice
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD)
- MSc or working towards a Master's level qualification in Advanced Clinical Practice, Cardiology, or a relevant speciality
- Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
- Advanced assessment / clinical examination qualification
- Teaching or education qualification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent clinical documentation and record keeping
- Ability to work autonomously in a complex and demanding environment
- Ability to make challenging clinical decisions and manage risk
- Ability to assess, prioritise and manage patients with complex needs
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Good problem-solving and organisational skills
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic clinical information systems.
- Ability to use clinical information to support patient care and service improvement
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of Adult Congenital Heart Disease and the needs of the ACHD population.
- Experience of working within a specialist cardiac service
- Advanced clinical assessment and diagnostic skills
- Knowledge of quality improvement and service development.
- Competent in the use of databases and spreadsheets
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in cardiology at Band 6 or above.
- Experience of working within a cardiac specialist service.
- Experience in the assessment and management of acutely unwell patients
- Experience of delivering education and teaching to staff and patients.
- Experience of working autonomously and managing complex patients
Desirable
- Experience of working within adult or paediatric congenital heart disease
- Experience of delivering presentations at local, regional or national level
- Experience of participating in research or quality improvement projects.
- Evidence of contributing to publications or peer-reviewed work
- Experience of contributing to education or academic programmes
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Patient and family focused
- Effective team worker
- Dynamic and adaptable
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Excellent communicator
- Accountable and professional
- Committed to continuous improvement
Desirable
- Demonstrates leadership and acts as a positive role model
- Confident in supporting others
- Proactive in identifying and implementing improvements
- Resilient and able to manage change effectively
- Committed to developing self and others.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2312173
Job summary
PREVIOUS APPLICANTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POST
We are at an exciting time, with the introduction of a Rolling National Lung Cancer Screening programme across Cheshire and Merseyside. The Lung Cancer Screening programme enables the early detection of lung cancer in order to save lives across Cheshire and Merseyside, in areas where significant impact can be made from the recognition of early stage lung cancer and offering curative treatment.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Lung Cancer Screening Nurse Associate/ Assistant Practitioner to join our Lung Cancer Screening Service working across Cheshire and Merseyside. The post holder should have a background in Respiratory Medicine where they will undertake telephone assessments to screen and refer for a low dose CT chest scans to help to identify early stages of lung cancer.
We're looking for individuals who love a challenge and strive for excellence in the way they work and candidates with a passion for respiratory medicine. These role demands the ability to be innovative, flexible and a strong team player and also be able to work autonomously.
The post holder will undertake telephone assessments. Using a validated risk assessment tool, the individual may be referred for a low dose CT scan. It is the practitioner's responsibility to use Every Contact Counts for onward referrals
Main duties of the job
Provide lung health checks consultations via telephone to our eligible population
Smoking Cessation
Health Promotion and Education
Making every contact count
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
410-MED-8145654-A
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice.
Maintain and ensure observation of robust quality assurance measures to meet national standards
Contribute towards the monitoring standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through audit and research
Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area leading to service improvement and attend local initiatives particularly to promote Targeted Lung Health Check Service.
Maintain, clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy
Participate fully in clinical supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.
Understand the processes involved in evidence based care and have knowledge of where to obtain evidence.
Work collaboratively with the professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patient, cares/relatives and multi-disciplinary teams
Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
Undertake specific training / workshop sessions as identified by the department and national team required to undertake the job role
Undertake relevant training / workshop sessions as identified on performance review for continuing professional development.
Undertake mandatory training in line with departmental and Trust policies.
Develop own skills and knowledge with assistance from others, identifying learning required to undertake the job role
Provide information and support to junior or new staff when it will help with their development or help them meet their work demands
This job description reflects the need to cultivate the service. It will evolve with the continuing expansion of the service and will be reviewed through mutual agreement between the post holder and the line manager.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others
Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
Awareness of LHCH policies and procedures
Comply with all local policies, procedures and guidelines.
Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.
Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.
Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.
Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc. are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.
Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.
Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.
Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.
Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety that cannot be affected within their resources
Work within own level of professional competency, maintaining knowledge and skills in smoking cessation and tobacco addiction
A high level of attention to detail and who works well within set procedures
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others
Report and escalate any issues or concern regarding patient care as and when they arise
Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and support the initiation of change
Support the team to evaluate and improve service provision
Assist in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources within the service.
Understand the principles of motivational interviewing and seek to apply these in all patient interactions
Maintain an up to date knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each.
Maintain an up to date knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment and communicate these as appropriate to clinical staff and the actions to be taken should they occur.
Undertake any further specialist training as stipulated by national bodies such as National Centre for Smoking Cessation & Training (NCSCT) or National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Responding to and actioning emails where needed
Undertake other duties that may be required from time to time and that are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade
Involve patients, carers and relatives in the giving of information regarding the project and in the delivery of care
Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care in line with the project protocol
Contribute to the development of services. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff and report any concern.
A team player who is supportive, reliable and trustworthy
Someone who is approachable, dedicated and hardworking
Motivate and empower patients to address nicotine addiction by brief intervention
Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each.
Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment
Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals regarding the project
Respond to patient queries regarding the lung health check process and their outcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
Monitor health, safety and security of self and others to promote best practice.
Maintain and ensure observation of robust quality assurance measures to meet national standards
Contribute towards the monitoring standards of care and participate in the improvement of care through audit and research
Promote patient and public involvement activities in specialist area leading to service improvement and attend local initiatives particularly to promote Targeted Lung Health Check Service.
Maintain, clear, concise, legible and contemporaneous patient records at all times in line with Trust policy
Participate fully in clinical supervision sessions arranged by the Team Leader and Clinical Supervisor.
Understand the processes involved in evidence based care and have knowledge of where to obtain evidence.
Work collaboratively with the professional agencies to ensure patient needs are met.
Establish and maintain effective communication with patient, cares/relatives and multi-disciplinary teams
Observe the provisions of and adhere to all Trust policies and procedures.
Actively participate in the annual performance review to identify personal development needs
Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
Undertake specific training / workshop sessions as identified by the department and national team required to undertake the job role
Undertake relevant training / workshop sessions as identified on performance review for continuing professional development.
Undertake mandatory training in line with departmental and Trust policies.
Develop own skills and knowledge with assistance from others, identifying learning required to undertake the job role
Provide information and support to junior or new staff when it will help with their development or help them meet their work demands
This job description reflects the need to cultivate the service. It will evolve with the continuing expansion of the service and will be reviewed through mutual agreement between the post holder and the line manager.
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others
Act in ways that support peoples equality, diversity and rights.
Awareness of LHCH policies and procedures
Comply with all local policies, procedures and guidelines.
Comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
Have responsibility for the health, safety and welfare of self and others and to comply at all times with the requirements of health and safety regulations.
Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.
Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.
Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc. are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.
Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.
Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.
Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.
Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety that cannot be affected within their resources
Work within own level of professional competency, maintaining knowledge and skills in smoking cessation and tobacco addiction
A high level of attention to detail and who works well within set procedures
Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self and others
Report and escalate any issues or concern regarding patient care as and when they arise
Assist in the evaluation of service delivery, identify areas of improvement and support the initiation of change
Support the team to evaluate and improve service provision
Assist in the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources within the service.
Understand the principles of motivational interviewing and seek to apply these in all patient interactions
Maintain an up to date knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each.
Maintain an up to date knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment and communicate these as appropriate to clinical staff and the actions to be taken should they occur.
Undertake any further specialist training as stipulated by national bodies such as National Centre for Smoking Cessation & Training (NCSCT) or National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
Responding to and actioning emails where needed
Undertake other duties that may be required from time to time and that are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade
Involve patients, carers and relatives in the giving of information regarding the project and in the delivery of care
Exercise judgement, discretion and decision making in clinical care in line with the project protocol
Contribute to the development of services. Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources.
Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff and report any concern.
A team player who is supportive, reliable and trustworthy
Someone who is approachable, dedicated and hardworking
Motivate and empower patients to address nicotine addiction by brief intervention
Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications and cautions as applicable to each.
Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment
Provide sensitive, complex information to patients, carers, relatives and professionals regarding the project
Respond to patient queries regarding the lung health check process and their outcome
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Foundation degree or Nurse Associate Qualification or relevant NHS experience at Band 4
Desirable
- Current NCSCT Practitioner Certification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare or NHS environment
- Evidence of personal development within your current role
- Experience of adopting motivational interviewing techniques in practice and providing health promotion
Desirable
- Knowledge and or experience in use of EMIS.
- Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications, and cautions. Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment
- Experience of working with patients displaying challenging behaviours
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Competent IT keyboard and software skills able to use Microsoft suite of programmes, clinical IT systems (eg. Dashboard) and navigate Trust intranet.
- Excellent communication skills and listening skills to develop a rapport and establish an effective therapeutic relationship with patients
- Able to deliver information in professional manner and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Self-motivating, displays an enthusiasm and drive for health improvement
- Good time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to develop and sustain professional interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting.
- Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of role development and identification of areas to develop
- Is reliable, flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to change.
- Is self-aware, able to initiate and manage self-change with support when necessary.
- Ability to identify and respond to own strengths and limitations both personal and professional e.g. seeking guidance and support as necessary.
Other
Essential
- Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insure appropriately
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Foundation degree or Nurse Associate Qualification or relevant NHS experience at Band 4
Desirable
- Current NCSCT Practitioner Certification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare or NHS environment
- Evidence of personal development within your current role
- Experience of adopting motivational interviewing techniques in practice and providing health promotion
Desirable
- Knowledge and or experience in use of EMIS.
- Knowledge of pharmacological treatments available to smokers, indications of their use, contraindications, and cautions. Knowledge of the potential side-effects of each pharmacological treatment
- Experience of working with patients displaying challenging behaviours
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Competent IT keyboard and software skills able to use Microsoft suite of programmes, clinical IT systems (eg. Dashboard) and navigate Trust intranet.
- Excellent communication skills and listening skills to develop a rapport and establish an effective therapeutic relationship with patients
- Able to deliver information in professional manner and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Self-motivating, displays an enthusiasm and drive for health improvement
- Good time management, organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to develop and sustain professional interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting.
- Demonstrate the ability to work unsupervised and use own initiative.
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Adherence to Trust Values and Behaviours
- Ability to demonstrate individual responsibility in respect of role development and identification of areas to develop
- Is reliable, flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to change.
- Is self-aware, able to initiate and manage self-change with support when necessary.
- Ability to identify and respond to own strengths and limitations both personal and professional e.g. seeking guidance and support as necessary.
Other
Essential
- Access to an effective method of transport and willing to use vehicle in course of duties and be insure appropriately
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest NHS Foundation Trust
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2312172
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic nurse with respiratory/cancer experience to join the lung cancer team as a Clinical Nurse Specialist.
The "Liverpool Lung Cancer Unit" is a well established partnership within the University Hospital Liverpool Group. The clinical team work acrossLiverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Diagnostic Treatment Centre and the Royal Liverpool Hospital sites.
Providing and advocating a high standard of diagnostic and treatment services to its local population. This is reflected in the excellent outcomes achieved and the high level of patient satisfaction reported.
The Lung Cancer CNS role is pivotal in facilitating an individualised diagnostic pathway for each of their patients and providing the specialist care and support they require.
With a drive for innovation, as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be involved in developing the service in order to support the delivery of the National Optimal Lung Cancer Pathway and local Cancer nursing strategy.
The team would welcome informal enquires prior to application / interview.
Main duties of the job
Main duties:
- Act as a key worker; delivering evidence based, personalised care through holistic assessment, care planning and evaluation of care for patients with suspected and diagnosed lung cancer, through the diagnostic pathway, through to treatment. This might be via a virtual, clinic or inpatient setting.
- To identify and support patients who are vulnerable. Enabling them to have a smooth journey through the lung cancer pathway.
- To work at an enhanced level to plan and provide clinical care and psychological support to patients with a suspected/known cancer diagnosis who have complex needs.
- To provide specialised advice to patients and their carers in relation to a cancer diagnosis and its treatment.
- To manage a complex caseload independently, utilising resources efficiently and promoting timely interventions for patients.
- To liaise effectively between the multidisciplinary team across healthcare providers to optimise patients outcomes.
- To be a expert resource for peers across the healthcare organisations with regard to the lung cancer specialism.
- Maintain high quality records to underpin audit activity and proactively engage in service development.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-MED-8248412
Job locations
LHCH
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to Job description which identifies the main duties and responsibilities under the headings: Clinical, Leadership, Management/Operational and Advocacy responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Refer to Job description which identifies the main duties and responsibilities under the headings: Clinical, Leadership, Management/Operational and Advocacy responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post-basic specialist qualification relevant to specialty
- First degree
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Masters
- Research qualification
- Recordable specialist qualification
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Management qualification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge
- Teaching/assessment skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communicator
- Leadership & motivation skills
- Evidence of audit and change management ability
- Computer literate
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Flexibility, able to travel between sites
- Demonstrates enthusiasm with recognition of own limitations
- Assertive, confident & diplomatic
- Personal and professional maturity
- Root cause analysis
Desirable
- Evidence of leading and facilitating change
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Post-reg experience
- Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6
- Extensive clinical experience
- Evidence of the application of management/leadership skills and managing staff
- Involvement in audit
Desirable
- Experience as a specialist nurse
- Participation in research
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Inclusivity
- Making a Difference
- People Centred
- Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN
- Post-basic specialist qualification relevant to specialty
- First degree
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Masters
- Research qualification
- Recordable specialist qualification
- Independent Nurse Prescriber
- Management qualification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- In depth specialist knowledge
- Teaching/assessment skills
- Organisation and negotiation skills
- Effective communicator
- Leadership & motivation skills
- Evidence of audit and change management ability
- Computer literate
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Ability to work both on own initiative and within a team
- Flexibility, able to travel between sites
- Demonstrates enthusiasm with recognition of own limitations
- Assertive, confident & diplomatic
- Personal and professional maturity
- Root cause analysis
Desirable
- Evidence of leading and facilitating change
- ECDL
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable Post-reg experience
- Evidence of undertaking the relevant speciality successfully at Band 6
- Extensive clinical experience
- Evidence of the application of management/leadership skills and managing staff
- Involvement in audit
Desirable
- Experience as a specialist nurse
- Participation in research
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Inclusivity
- Making a Difference
- People Centred
- Accountability
- Continuous Improvement
- Teamwork
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
LHCH
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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Address
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Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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TAVI MDT Coordinator
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2312170
Job summary
We're looking for a highly organised and proactiveTAVI Administration Co-ordinator to play a vital role in supporting our specialist TAVI service and helping clinicians deliver outstanding patient care.
This is far more than a traditional administrative role you'll be at the centre of a fast paced, highly skilled clinical team, ensuring the smooth running of the service and providing the accurate, timely information that directly supports clinical decision making at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
Main duties of the job
The TAVI Administration Co-ordinator will provide a comprehensive administrative service to support and cover the TAVI service and ensure the effective management of accurate and timely data to enable clinical decision-making at Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
The post-holder will coordinate, proactively manage and track patients against the National Referral to Treatment (RTT) Standards. They will escalate problems to Divisional management and the TAVI Team in a timely manner so that remedial action can be taken where necessary to ensure the RTT targets are met.
The post holder will also coordinate the audio typing of clinical and non clinical correspondence within the service line and organise patient admissions and pre-operative appointments.
The post-holder will coordinate all aspects of the patient pathway in the TAVI service line and be responsible for prioritising work, reviewing work practices, setting up, managing and ensuring effective running of MDT meetings when required.
In addition the TAVI Administration Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring all patients referred for TAVI are monitored and tracked, and ensuring information is communicated to the appropriate clinical and administrative staff within the Trust. The post-holder will work across management teams.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-MED-8256685
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managing MDT Meetings
Coordination and management of the TAVI MDT meetings ensuring that dates and venues for the weekly meetings are booked for the full year and that all TAVI MDT members are aware of the details for the meetings.
Ensuring all TAVI referrals are tracked and highlighted for discussion at TAVI MDT meetings, when results etc are available.
Ensuring TAVI MDT members know which patients are listed for TAVIMDT meeting discussion so they can prepare slides, results and x-rays etc.
Ensuring that case notes, diagnostic test results, x-rays, audio/visual equipment etc., are available for each patient.
Ensuring an attendance register is kept; proformas outlining patient treatment options/decisions are completed.
Keeping orderly filing systems for TAVI MDT documentation for review by Peer Review Teams.
Tracking and Case Management
Work closely with consultants, specialist nurses, clerical and other staff to deliver a coordinated, consistent tracking and information service.
Monitor the patients progress on the pathway and check daily to ensure that escalation points are adhered to.
Ensure patients are booked into next events in line with national standards & Trust policies, communicating with key personnel to action fast-tracking etc where required.
Highlight to Service Managers for escalation, those patients whose progress is likely to fall outside the agreed timescales.
Ensure that patients who are suspended in line with the RTT guidance have their pathway adjusted and reinstated as appropriate.
Liaise with other departments to ensure that investigations, opinions and treatments are sought in a timely fashion.
Coordinating audio-typing of clinical and non-clinical correspondence within the service line and within set timescales.
Ensuring patient access policy is adhered to
Weekly Performance Management Meetings
Ensure preparation for weekly tracking/performance meetings, including patient pathway information from Patient Tracking List (PTL) reports, is completed.
Present information to the Service Manager prior to all performance meetings.
Escalation of Actions
Monitor the agreed timescales in the Trusts Escalation Policy.
Escalate actions at the various levels as outlined in the policy
Ensure that all relevant information is provided to the staff responsible for initiating escalation and alerts.
Reporting Breaches of the Target
Identify breaches via the tracking systems, in accordance with the RTT guidance, and report these to key staff within the Trust.
Ensure all breaches are identified and an initial report sent weekly to members of the TAVI team and Service Managers.
Communication
Gather information from various sources to ensure that the patient benefits from improved and speedier communication.
Communicate with key departments (diagnostics, clinic bookings etc.,) to ascertain if treatments conducted and to update records and databases.
Organise, coordinate and present patient information to the weekly TAVI MDT meeting and communicate aspects of care requiring completion to clinical staff at these meetings.
Communicate information on the patients progress on the care pathway to service managers and other staff at weekly tracking meetings to prevent breaches of the standards.
Liaise and communicate RTT guidance and definitions to key staff within the Trust.
Communicating with patients and patient relatives over the telephone, responding to their queries in a caring, sensitive and reassuring manner. Use initiative when dealing with and resolving patient enquiries, escalating as appropriate.
Communicating with other Hospitals and external agencies
Setting up and maintaining e-mail groups, will be expected to use Intranet and Internet.
Providing information to staff in other departments.
Policy & Service Development
Being aware of and adhering to administrative procedures and protocols relevant to the post.
Observing the provisions of and adhering to all Trust policies and procedures
Required to comment on, implement and adhere to secretarial / administrative procedures and protocols.
Data Management
Administration of waiting lists for elective procedures, organising pre-op appointments and admissions
Using Waiting List functionality on PAS
Planning and scheduling theatre/cath lab lists, according to patients clinical priority and length of wait
Recording all information as required on PAS including amendments
General
Attending team meetings where required
Maintaining confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act.
Being familiar with and following health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers
Ensuring completion of timely PDR/Appraisal process with designated line manager
Being able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours (outlined in staff handbook) at all times
Undertaking any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band
The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Managing MDT Meetings
Coordination and management of the TAVI MDT meetings ensuring that dates and venues for the weekly meetings are booked for the full year and that all TAVI MDT members are aware of the details for the meetings.
Ensuring all TAVI referrals are tracked and highlighted for discussion at TAVI MDT meetings, when results etc are available.
Ensuring TAVI MDT members know which patients are listed for TAVIMDT meeting discussion so they can prepare slides, results and x-rays etc.
Ensuring that case notes, diagnostic test results, x-rays, audio/visual equipment etc., are available for each patient.
Ensuring an attendance register is kept; proformas outlining patient treatment options/decisions are completed.
Keeping orderly filing systems for TAVI MDT documentation for review by Peer Review Teams.
Tracking and Case Management
Work closely with consultants, specialist nurses, clerical and other staff to deliver a coordinated, consistent tracking and information service.
Monitor the patients progress on the pathway and check daily to ensure that escalation points are adhered to.
Ensure patients are booked into next events in line with national standards & Trust policies, communicating with key personnel to action fast-tracking etc where required.
Highlight to Service Managers for escalation, those patients whose progress is likely to fall outside the agreed timescales.
Ensure that patients who are suspended in line with the RTT guidance have their pathway adjusted and reinstated as appropriate.
Liaise with other departments to ensure that investigations, opinions and treatments are sought in a timely fashion.
Coordinating audio-typing of clinical and non-clinical correspondence within the service line and within set timescales.
Ensuring patient access policy is adhered to
Weekly Performance Management Meetings
Ensure preparation for weekly tracking/performance meetings, including patient pathway information from Patient Tracking List (PTL) reports, is completed.
Present information to the Service Manager prior to all performance meetings.
Escalation of Actions
Monitor the agreed timescales in the Trusts Escalation Policy.
Escalate actions at the various levels as outlined in the policy
Ensure that all relevant information is provided to the staff responsible for initiating escalation and alerts.
Reporting Breaches of the Target
Identify breaches via the tracking systems, in accordance with the RTT guidance, and report these to key staff within the Trust.
Ensure all breaches are identified and an initial report sent weekly to members of the TAVI team and Service Managers.
Communication
Gather information from various sources to ensure that the patient benefits from improved and speedier communication.
Communicate with key departments (diagnostics, clinic bookings etc.,) to ascertain if treatments conducted and to update records and databases.
Organise, coordinate and present patient information to the weekly TAVI MDT meeting and communicate aspects of care requiring completion to clinical staff at these meetings.
Communicate information on the patients progress on the care pathway to service managers and other staff at weekly tracking meetings to prevent breaches of the standards.
Liaise and communicate RTT guidance and definitions to key staff within the Trust.
Communicating with patients and patient relatives over the telephone, responding to their queries in a caring, sensitive and reassuring manner. Use initiative when dealing with and resolving patient enquiries, escalating as appropriate.
Communicating with other Hospitals and external agencies
Setting up and maintaining e-mail groups, will be expected to use Intranet and Internet.
Providing information to staff in other departments.
Policy & Service Development
Being aware of and adhering to administrative procedures and protocols relevant to the post.
Observing the provisions of and adhering to all Trust policies and procedures
Required to comment on, implement and adhere to secretarial / administrative procedures and protocols.
Data Management
Administration of waiting lists for elective procedures, organising pre-op appointments and admissions
Using Waiting List functionality on PAS
Planning and scheduling theatre/cath lab lists, according to patients clinical priority and length of wait
Recording all information as required on PAS including amendments
General
Attending team meetings where required
Maintaining confidentiality and abide by the Data Protection Act.
Being familiar with and following health and safety policy and procedures and to be aware of individual responsibilities under legislation, drawing any areas of potential risk to the attention of managers
Ensuring completion of timely PDR/Appraisal process with designated line manager
Being able to demonstrate Trust values and behaviours (outlined in staff handbook) at all times
Undertaking any other duties which are deemed appropriate to the band
The above indicates the main duties of the post which may be reviewed in the light of experience and development within the service. Any review will be undertaken in conjunction with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualification and Education
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- PAS
- Microsoft Office
- Conversant with Secretarial procedures/administrative practice
- Medical Terminology
- Previous Secretarial/ Office experience
- Supervision/ delegation of tasks
- Working in a team
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Waiting List Management
- Audio Typing
Desirable
- Digital dictation systems
- Patient Pathway Management
- Previous NHS experience
- Advanced Keyboard Skills
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Reliable
- Works to a high standard and good attention to detail
- Adaptable to change
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Flexible
- Working well to meet targets and deadlines.
- Positive and pro-active approach to work
- Sensitive and Caring
- Able to work on own initiative
- Accountable
Desirable
- problem solving
Values & Behaviors
Essential
- Flexible
- positive approach to work
- diplomatic and calm under pressure
- ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances
- reliable and self motivated
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Effective organisational, prioritising and time management skills
- demonstrate a proactive approach to work
- Strong interpersonal skills, concise verbal and written communication skills
- Inclusive & Person centred
Person Specification
Qualification and Education
Essential
- GCSE English or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- PAS
- Microsoft Office
- Conversant with Secretarial procedures/administrative practice
- Medical Terminology
- Previous Secretarial/ Office experience
- Supervision/ delegation of tasks
- Working in a team
- Maintaining Confidentiality
- Waiting List Management
- Audio Typing
Desirable
- Digital dictation systems
- Patient Pathway Management
- Previous NHS experience
- Advanced Keyboard Skills
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Reliable
- Works to a high standard and good attention to detail
- Adaptable to change
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Flexible
- Working well to meet targets and deadlines.
- Positive and pro-active approach to work
- Sensitive and Caring
- Able to work on own initiative
- Accountable
Desirable
- problem solving
Values & Behaviors
Essential
- Flexible
- positive approach to work
- diplomatic and calm under pressure
- ability to work flexibly and adapt to changes in work circumstances
- reliable and self motivated
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Thoroughness and attention to detail
- Effective organisational, prioritising and time management skills
- demonstrate a proactive approach to work
- Strong interpersonal skills, concise verbal and written communication skills
- Inclusive & Person centred
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
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Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
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Staff Nurse- Critical Care
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2312165
Job summary
Due to internal promotion , we currently have opportunities for full and part time staff nurses in our state of the art Critical Care Unit, which consists of 18 Post Operative Critical Care beds, 12 Intensive Care beds. We are seeking individuals with a commitment to the provision of high quality individualized patient care in a changing environment. You must be able to demonstrate effective communication, initiative, drive and a willingness to learn.
Applicants should be fully registered with NMC and have critical care experience
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of patient care within the Critical Care environment.
They will be required to care for acutecardiothoracic post operative patients who are Level 2 or 3 or who are cared for within the Intensive care area.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-SUR-8261212
Job locations
Liverpool Heart chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
CLINICAL
Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care.
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines.
Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service.
Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies.
Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff.
Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act.
Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality.
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care.
Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3.
Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. 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
Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations.
MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP
Co-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development.
Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources.
Manages allocated workload without supervision.
Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others.
Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care.
Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader.
Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues.
Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms.
Supports and supervise more junior staff.
Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order.
Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an
ORGANISATIONAL
The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. .
Participate in orientation, instruction and supervision of junior staff.
Assist in the promotion of a suitable learning environment for all staff.
Actively participates in ward / department teaching programmes.
Lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge / skills within the team, e.g. Link Nurse, Health Promotion Lead etc.
Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence.
Participate in the research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with the implementation of research / audit findings in conjunction with other members of the ward / department team
Act as a Mentor and Assessor of nurses in training
Maintain personal record of professional development
PROFESSIONAL
Attend mandatory study days / in service training as per Trust policy
Maintain active status on NMC register
Always act in accordance with NMC and the LHCHs Code of Conduct and guiding documents
Adhere to Trust policy and procedure
Undertake Clinical Supervision
Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues
Maintain a professional portfolio
Acts consistently with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and encourages others to do so
Contribute to the contribution audit of care via the clinical quality monitoring group.
Participate in patient and public involvement activities.
Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients.
And reports any behaviour undermining equality and diversity
QUALITY
All staff will
Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities.
Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented.
Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to.
Identify and assess risks to themselves and others.
Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken.
Ensure accidents are reported and recorded.
Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety
GENERAL STATEMENTS
CONFIDENTIALITY
All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.
The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.
SAFEGUARDING
All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.
Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.
All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.
This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.
Job description Job responsibilities PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES CLINICAL Determines nursing priorities and plans patient care. Informs the team leader when changes in circumstances may affect patient care. Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Maintain nursing records in accordance with the NMC and Trust guidelines. Practice and promote an economic, effective and efficient nursing service. Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies. Will be required to supervise and demonstrate procedures to qualified and / or unqualified staff. Respect confidential information obtained in the course of professional practice and uphold the principles of Caldicott and the Data Protection Act. Contribute to the development of Essence of Care and Clinical Quality. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients. Involve patient or carers in the planning and delivery of care. Maintain the appropriate evidence based knowledge and skills to care for critically ill patients at level 2 and level 3. Ensure effective lines of communication within the department multidisciplinary team. 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 Recognize and respond efficiently to emergency situations. MANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Co-ordinate and manage own workload. Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Practice and promote safe and efficient use of all resources. Manages allocated workload without supervision. Monitor and maintain health, safety and security of self and others. Liaise with other members of the Management Team to ensure continuity and quality of patient care. Appropriately delegates responsibilities to other members of the team when acting as team leader. Maintain a Personal Development Plan and assist in the formulation and updating of Personal Development Plans of junior colleagues. Reports all incidents, accidents and complaints to the ward / department manager and completes Trust incident forms. Supports and supervise more junior staff. Ensure that all equipment is checked and maintained in safe working order. Report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fall below an ORGANISATIONAL The nurse will utilise Clinical Supervision and Peer Group Support. . Participate in orientation, instruction and supervision of junior staff. Assist in the promotion of a suitable learning environment for all staff. Actively participates in ward / department teaching programmes. Lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge / skills within the team, e.g. Link Nurse, Health Promotion Lead etc. Take every reasonable opportunity to maintain and improve own professional knowledge and competence. Participate in the research, audit and development of new ideas, and assist with the implementation of research / audit findings in conjunction with other members of the ward / department team Act as a Mentor and Assessor of nurses in training Maintain personal record of professional development PROFESSIONAL Attend mandatory study days / in service training as per Trust policy Maintain active status on NMC register Always act in accordance with NMC and the LHCHs Code of Conduct and guiding documents Adhere to Trust policy and procedure Undertake Clinical Supervision Maintain up to date skills and knowledge and maintain awareness of professional issues Maintain a professional portfolio Acts consistently with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and encourages others to do so Contribute to the contribution audit of care via the clinical quality monitoring group. Participate in patient and public involvement activities. Ensure due regard is given to customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients. And reports any behaviour undermining equality and diversity QUALITY All staff will Have responsibility for the safe management of the department and ensure the safety of others affected by the departments activities. Liaise with the Trust adviser and ensure that any advice is implemented. Ensure the Trust and departmental safety policies, arrangements, assessments etc are maintained and made available for staff and that they are adhered to. Identify and assess risks to themselves and others. Carry out safety inspections and ensure remedial actions are taken. Ensure accidents are reported and recorded. Report to their line managers any identified actions to ensure Health and Safety GENERAL STATEMENTS CONFIDENTIALITY All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner. The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified. SAFEGUARDING All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties. Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals. HEALTH AND WELLBEING The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier. EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees. All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust. This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- oRGN
- oWillingness to undertake specialty specific CPD (cardiothoracic course or equivalent
- oWillingness to undertake a mentorship course
- oDemonstrate commitment to continuous professional
- oPrevious 12 months experience
Desirable
- oEvidence of further study/Mentorship course or equivalent
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word
- oPossesses basic computer skills
- oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with the patients of varying level of understanding
- oAble to present factual information and deal with questions
Desirable
- oExperience of using electronic patient records
- Critical Care experience
Values & Behaviours
Desirable
- oCompassionate
- oSafe
Person Specification Qualifications & Education Essential oRGN oWillingness to undertake specialty specific CPD (cardiothoracic course or equivalent oWillingness to undertake a mentorship course oDemonstrate commitment to continuous professional oPrevious 12 months experience Desirable oEvidence of further study/Mentorship course or equivalent Skills & Abilities Essential Ability to communicate clearly in written and spoken word oPossesses basic computer skills oAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with the patients of varying level of understanding oAble to present factual information and deal with questions Desirable oExperience of using electronic patient records Critical Care experience Values & Behaviours Desirable oCompassionate oSafe
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Switchboard Operator
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 3 day(s) ago
Reference: 287-CEF-357-26
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team.
We are offering one 15 hour post
you will be working according to the needs of the service. Previous roles in a similar environment preferential as we are looking for someone who has an understanding of NHS terminology and structure. You will need to have experience working under pressure and work part of a team.
The department operates on a 24/7 service including all bank holidays and weekends, so flexible approach to work is required.
Main duties of the job
Answering calls daily handling queries quickly and efficiently using bespoke software packages to do so.
Manning hospital emergency call line and liaising with correct emergency teams.
Upkeep and maintenance of hospital paging system.Monitor and report critical gas alarms for repair.
Report lift entrapments and liaise with those entrapped.
NWAS Northwest Ambulance booking service
About us
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond.
For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
Details
Date posted
30 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-CEF-357-26
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and chest hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for emergency calls and keeping associated records, Cardiac Arrest, Fire, Bomb, Major Incident
Operating internal and external paging systems for on-call staff and keeping associated records.
Operating alarm systems and keeping associated records.
Reception and general clerical duties
Updating patient information
Re-booking patient appointments
Patient search/enquiries
Booking transportation
Reporting telephone faults to the Communications Supervisor
Operating the taxi system and keeping associated records.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy work station.
Other appropriate duties as allocated by the supervisor/manager.
Where staff absences or lateness for work would cause the switchboard to be unmanned it is the requirement that the Telephonist on duty remains to cover the switchboard until relief is available.
In the event of an emergency it may be necessary to require staff to remain on duty to provide sufficient cover on the switchboard to handle the emergency.
Staff may be requested from time to time to work over and above those hours within their contract to help cover absences of other members of staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for emergency calls and keeping associated records, Cardiac Arrest, Fire, Bomb, Major Incident
Operating internal and external paging systems for on-call staff and keeping associated records.
Operating alarm systems and keeping associated records.
Reception and general clerical duties
Updating patient information
Re-booking patient appointments
Patient search/enquiries
Booking transportation
Reporting telephone faults to the Communications Supervisor
Operating the taxi system and keeping associated records.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy work station.
Other appropriate duties as allocated by the supervisor/manager.
Where staff absences or lateness for work would cause the switchboard to be unmanned it is the requirement that the Telephonist on duty remains to cover the switchboard until relief is available.
In the event of an emergency it may be necessary to require staff to remain on duty to provide sufficient cover on the switchboard to handle the emergency.
Staff may be requested from time to time to work over and above those hours within their contract to help cover absences of other members of staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in customer service or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a Telephonist/call centre staff /helpdesk staff
- Excellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft products
- Able to work under pressure in a sensitive environment
- Be able to make decisions
Desirable
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Manage/prioritise own work load
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Hospital knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Computer and keyboard skills
- Clear verbal communication skills
- Excellent listening skills/ability to interpret requirements
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
- To have an organised and systematic approach to tasks
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to use phone/headphones and keyboard simultaneously
Other
Essential
- Work well using own initiative and within a team
- Able to cover any duty including early & late shifts/weekends/bank holidays/nights and also emergency cover
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 in customer service or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience as a Telephonist/call centre staff /helpdesk staff
- Excellent IT skills with knowledge and experience of Microsoft products
- Able to work under pressure in a sensitive environment
- Be able to make decisions
Desirable
- NHS experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision
- Manage/prioritise own work load
Desirable
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Hospital knowledge and experience
Skills
Essential
- Computer and keyboard skills
- Clear verbal communication skills
- Excellent listening skills/ability to interpret requirements
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
- To have an organised and systematic approach to tasks
- Able to work under pressure
- Ability to use phone/headphones and keyboard simultaneously
Other
Essential
- Work well using own initiative and within a team
- Able to cover any duty including early & late shifts/weekends/bank holidays/nights and also emergency cover
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and chest hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Liverpool Heart and chest hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Highly Specialised Physiotherapist Specialising in Cystic Fibrosis
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 411-DIA-26-8233471
Job summary
An exciting 12 month opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive respiratory physiotherapist (Band 7) to join the Cystic Fibrosis physiotherapy service at Alder Hey.
Alder Hey provides shared care together with a network of 11 district general hospitals across the North West, North Wales and the Isle of Man looking after over 300 children and their families.
The successful candidate will work as a physiotherapist within the multidisciplinary team for children and young people with cystic fibrosis. They will support the children and their families when they have admissions to Alder Hey, during the multidisciplinary team clinics, and through attendance at the joint peripheral clinics with the local team.
You will have access to regular clinical and managerial supervision and be supported by our band 8a clinical specialist and management team within the Acute Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Service at Alder Hey.
Main duties of the job
- Supporting clinical specialist in CF clinics
- Supporting CF team in the treatment and management of inpatients and outpatients
- Home visits to support new diagnosis and community exercise sessions to support engagement
- Support the running of our North West CF network through contact and communications with regional partners and delivery of shared care clinics.
- Organising, and completing exercise testing of the CF cohort. Entering data from these and feeding results back to family as relevant.
- Support with data input for the CF registry and clinical trials ran through and by Alder Hey.
- Participation in clinical audit, service evaluation and research delivery within the CF team and wider respiratory service.
About us
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust is a provider of specialist health care to over 275,000 children and young people each year. In addition to the hospital site located in the West Derby area of Liverpool, Alder Hey has a presence in community outreach sites and, in collaboration with other providers, our clinicians help deliver care closer to patients' homes by holding local clinics at locations from Cumbria to Shropshire, in Wales and the Isle of Man.
The Trust also provides inpatient care for children with complex mental health needs at our Alder Park building in the nearby borough of Sefton.
We currently have more than 4,000 staff working across our community and hospital sites. We're also a teaching and training hospital providing education and training to around 540 medical and over 500 nursing and allied health professional students each year.
As black and minority ethnic (BME) employees are currently under-represented in this area, we particularly welcome applications from members of our BME communities. All appointments will be made on merit.
You can expect a warm welcome at Alder Hey Childrens NHS Foundation Trust, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours.
We offer an outstanding service to children and families who live in Sefton offering appointments in a variety of settings including clinics, nurseries, soft play centers, mainstream and special schools and the child's home.
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
411-DIA-26-8233471
Job locations
Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Alder Hey Childrens NHS Trust provides local and network care for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients within the North West region. The postholder will take a lead role locally and regionally in the planning, implementation and progression of all aspects of physiotherapy management for CF patients from diagnosis to transition to adult services.
2. To take a clinical lead in the provision of a comprehensive respiratory physiotherapy service including the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with CF and respiratory conditions in an inpatient, outpatient, home and community setting.
3. The post holder will use highly developed assessment skills to provide individualised treatment plans, using a range of modalities including exercise, adjuncts, nebulisation therapy and ventilatory support to promote wellbeing with a holistic approach to clinical management.
4. The post holder will contribute to the assessment and monitoring of CF patients at Annual Review, in accordance with national guidelines. They will formulate and evolve realistic and achievable management plans working in conjunction with the patient and their families/carers.
5. The Band 7 physiotherapist will take a lead role in providing education and advice to patients, families, carers and MDT colleagues regarding all aspects of CF and respiratory physiotherapy management. This will include teaching and supervision of students, physiotherapy assistants and colleagues.
6. The post holder will initiate and actively participate in audit and research projects in respiratory care and CF, supported by the respiratory Clinical Specialists and disseminating results as appropriate
7. Support and build on transition pathways between Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and our adult service colleagues at Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for additional information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Alder Hey Childrens NHS Trust provides local and network care for Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients within the North West region. The postholder will take a lead role locally and regionally in the planning, implementation and progression of all aspects of physiotherapy management for CF patients from diagnosis to transition to adult services.
2. To take a clinical lead in the provision of a comprehensive respiratory physiotherapy service including the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children with CF and respiratory conditions in an inpatient, outpatient, home and community setting.
3. The post holder will use highly developed assessment skills to provide individualised treatment plans, using a range of modalities including exercise, adjuncts, nebulisation therapy and ventilatory support to promote wellbeing with a holistic approach to clinical management.
4. The post holder will contribute to the assessment and monitoring of CF patients at Annual Review, in accordance with national guidelines. They will formulate and evolve realistic and achievable management plans working in conjunction with the patient and their families/carers.
5. The Band 7 physiotherapist will take a lead role in providing education and advice to patients, families, carers and MDT colleagues regarding all aspects of CF and respiratory physiotherapy management. This will include teaching and supervision of students, physiotherapy assistants and colleagues.
6. The post holder will initiate and actively participate in audit and research projects in respiratory care and CF, supported by the respiratory Clinical Specialists and disseminating results as appropriate
7. Support and build on transition pathways between Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust and our adult service colleagues at Liverpool Heart and Chest hospital.
Please refer to Job Description and Person Specification for additional information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, recognised by Health and Care Professions Council
- Member of HCPC
- Evidence of post graduate further training & development in the field of paediatrics
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of Association Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience including the treatment of CF patients
- Appropriate experience at Band 6 level including experience of the management of patients within respiratory physiotherapy
- Proven experience of a wide range of approaches relevant to the management of paediatric patients
Desirable
- Paediatric rotational experience as a Band 6
- Experience of working in satellite clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within specialist clinical field
- Evidence of knowledge of specialist assessment techniques in a specialist clinical field
- Post Graduate courses relevant to clinical specialty
- Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical specialty
- Proven knowledge of Safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of respiratory equipment
Personal
Essential
- Proven ability to compliment the existing dynamics of the team
Desirable
- Innovative in approach and outlook
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, written and verbal, enabling applicant to converse across a range of understanding
- Evidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior/undergraduate physiotherapists
- Proven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation
- Proven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skills
- Evidence of experience of positive working as part of a multiagency team
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy, recognised by Health and Care Professions Council
- Member of HCPC
- Evidence of post graduate further training & development in the field of paediatrics
Desirable
- Member of Chartered Society of Physiotherapy
- Member of Association Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapists
Experience
Essential
- Relevant post registration experience including the treatment of CF patients
- Appropriate experience at Band 6 level including experience of the management of patients within respiratory physiotherapy
- Proven experience of a wide range of approaches relevant to the management of paediatric patients
Desirable
- Paediatric rotational experience as a Band 6
- Experience of working in satellite clinics
Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of knowledge of a wide range of approaches used within specialist clinical field
- Evidence of knowledge of specialist assessment techniques in a specialist clinical field
- Post Graduate courses relevant to clinical specialty
- Evidence of knowledge of current trends within clinical specialty
- Proven knowledge of Safeguarding procedures
Desirable
- Evidence of knowledge of respiratory equipment
Personal
Essential
- Proven ability to compliment the existing dynamics of the team
Desirable
- Innovative in approach and outlook
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of excellent communication skills, written and verbal, enabling applicant to converse across a range of understanding
- Evidence of experience of supervising and teaching junior/undergraduate physiotherapists
- Proven experience of the delegation of tasks to other staff, with a firm understanding of the process of delegation
- Proven ability to prioritise and organise caseload, underpinned by sound time management skills
- Evidence of experience of positive working as part of a multiagency team
Desirable
- Excellent presentation skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Alder Hey Childrens Hospital
Eaton Road
Liverpool
L12 2AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://alderhey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Outpatient and Telephone Hub Clerk
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 410-SUR-8317584
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a motivated and organised individual to join our Outpatient/Tele Hub team as a Clerk. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of outpatient and telephone hub services, delivering a high standard of customer service to patients, clinicians, and colleagues. The post holder will work within the Trust's Centralised Booking Centre, providing an essential support service in relation to Outpatient Services. The Centralised Booking Centre will provide a patient focused and responsive contact point for patients, ensuring all appointments are booked within the specified time limits.
All post holders are to be involved in and adaptable to future changes in the scope and location of their role.
To be receptive to and support changes to processes and systems as the Trust EPR and EDMS solutions develop and mature over time.
Main duties of the job
- To provide an effective and efficient booking service
- To be the first point of contact for patient calls
- To contribute to an efficient and effective Outpatients team
- Providing an OPD appointment service for existing patients of the Trust.
- Dealing with patient queries and ensuring calls are routed to the appropriate person.
- Patient Administration Supporting key function of clinic template management
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-SUR-8317584
Job locations
Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Follow Trust and departmental processes and procedures to ensure a high quality, resource efficient and cost effective service is provided.
- Ensure patient folders are created and prepped and made available for all outpatient activity including Cardiac Diagnostics and TB contact clinics. All folders must be available within the agreed time limits and are presented in a tidy and cohesive order in line with NHSLA.
- To ensure all required data is accurately and appropriately recorded in the PAS system within agreed timeframes. Of particular importance is data relating to patient demographics, appointments, 18 week referral to treatment pathway.
- Update of all outpatient appointment outcomes at the end of each clinic session i.e. cache up, ensuring all relevant actions have been completed for each patient.
- To ensure that patients/callers needs are met with regard to booking systems, and/or general enquiries.
- To sensitively explain to patients where their appointments have been cancelled or postponed and ensure a new appointment is negotiated, as required.
- To deal sympathetically with distressed patients and families.
- To deal with patient complaints concerning Outpatient appointment details/ cancellations referring angry/distressed patients on to a senior member of the Outpatients Team when necessary.
- To notify the Team Leader Central Booking if there are any issues with clinic capacity for future appointments.
- To work and rotate on various clinics in Outpatients, Cardiac Diagnostics and Contact Clinic to ensure adequate skill mix and cover within the team.
- To prioritise, book and change appointments on both PAS and the Choose and Book System on a daily basis according to clinical urgency, clinic capacity and waiting time targets.
- Ensure familiarity and compliance with the Trusts Access Policy.
- Maintain statistics of each clinic session and provide to the Team Leader Central Booking Team.
- Open post and re-direct as appropriate to other departments.
- Liaise with GP practices or other NHS organisations to retrieve missing referrals or gain additional information around patient referrals when necessary.
- To provide a high standard of customer care to patients and their careers through clear communications.
- Ensure that patient reminder letters are generated from the PAS on a daily basis and posted to patients in a timely manner.
- Assist clinical staff in retrieval of scanned images from the EDMS.
- Ensure the Outpatient reception desk is appropriately staffed during busy times to support patient flow.
- To ensure that any change of patient details are made on PAS promptly at the point of referral or appointment confirmation.
- Demonstrate and explain outpatient administrative processes, practices and procedures to new and less experienced staff.
- To answer the telephone and deal with queries and requests in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner, referring on, as necessary to the appropriate member of the Team.
- To provide cover to the Access Team, Medical Secretariat and Health Records Team for roles equivalent to own post or grade if required.
- To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the
- Line Manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
- Ensure all patient folders from each outpatient clinic are collated and prepped prior to sending to Health Records to be scanned in to the EDMS.
- Liaise with Outpatient, Cardiac Diagnostic and Contact Clinic staff to ensure all aspects of service delivery are aligned with service requirements.
- Scan documentation using the departmental scanning devices and index records accordingly to ensure documentation is classified and indexed to the correct patient record.
- Undertake regular maintenance and cleansing of scanning devices to ensure devices are appropriately maintained and remain operational.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of work undertaken on a daily basis to ensure departmental KPIs and service level agreements can be monitored.
- Participate and contribute to departmental meetings including objective setting and feedback discussions.
- Ensure any requests for disclosure of information are directed to the Health Records Coordinator and Information Governance Officer.
- Participate in departmental audits as and when required.
- Maintain records (paper and electronic) in an accurate and timely manner.
- Report any incidents direct to the departmental manager immediately and ensure the Trust incident reporting process is followed.
- Ensure that lifting and handling guidelines are adhered to.
- Comply with all Health and Safety requirements within the Trust.
- Collect and deliver patient folders to and from Health Records Department following completion of Outpatient Clinic sessions.
- Follow and comply with departmental procedure documentation. When new procedures are implemented or existing documentation updated, staff must familiarize themselves with the changes.
- Work as part of a team to ensure that an efficient service is provided at all times.
- Liaise effectively with all disciplines of staff to ensure efficient lines of communication are maintained at all times.
- Check stationary requirements and inform Team Leader Central Booking Team if extra stock is required to maintain service delivery.
- To undertake any other duties required by manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the role.
- Be flexible to the needs of the service to support effective delivery of service.
- Be adaptable to and support future changes of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Follow Trust and departmental processes and procedures to ensure a high quality, resource efficient and cost effective service is provided.
- Ensure patient folders are created and prepped and made available for all outpatient activity including Cardiac Diagnostics and TB contact clinics. All folders must be available within the agreed time limits and are presented in a tidy and cohesive order in line with NHSLA.
- To ensure all required data is accurately and appropriately recorded in the PAS system within agreed timeframes. Of particular importance is data relating to patient demographics, appointments, 18 week referral to treatment pathway.
- Update of all outpatient appointment outcomes at the end of each clinic session i.e. cache up, ensuring all relevant actions have been completed for each patient.
- To ensure that patients/callers needs are met with regard to booking systems, and/or general enquiries.
- To sensitively explain to patients where their appointments have been cancelled or postponed and ensure a new appointment is negotiated, as required.
- To deal sympathetically with distressed patients and families.
- To deal with patient complaints concerning Outpatient appointment details/ cancellations referring angry/distressed patients on to a senior member of the Outpatients Team when necessary.
- To notify the Team Leader Central Booking if there are any issues with clinic capacity for future appointments.
- To work and rotate on various clinics in Outpatients, Cardiac Diagnostics and Contact Clinic to ensure adequate skill mix and cover within the team.
- To prioritise, book and change appointments on both PAS and the Choose and Book System on a daily basis according to clinical urgency, clinic capacity and waiting time targets.
- Ensure familiarity and compliance with the Trusts Access Policy.
- Maintain statistics of each clinic session and provide to the Team Leader Central Booking Team.
- Open post and re-direct as appropriate to other departments.
- Liaise with GP practices or other NHS organisations to retrieve missing referrals or gain additional information around patient referrals when necessary.
- To provide a high standard of customer care to patients and their careers through clear communications.
- Ensure that patient reminder letters are generated from the PAS on a daily basis and posted to patients in a timely manner.
- Assist clinical staff in retrieval of scanned images from the EDMS.
- Ensure the Outpatient reception desk is appropriately staffed during busy times to support patient flow.
- To ensure that any change of patient details are made on PAS promptly at the point of referral or appointment confirmation.
- Demonstrate and explain outpatient administrative processes, practices and procedures to new and less experienced staff.
- To answer the telephone and deal with queries and requests in a prompt, pleasant and helpful manner, referring on, as necessary to the appropriate member of the Team.
- To provide cover to the Access Team, Medical Secretariat and Health Records Team for roles equivalent to own post or grade if required.
- To minimize hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the
- Line Manager. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.
- Ensure all patient folders from each outpatient clinic are collated and prepped prior to sending to Health Records to be scanned in to the EDMS.
- Liaise with Outpatient, Cardiac Diagnostic and Contact Clinic staff to ensure all aspects of service delivery are aligned with service requirements.
- Scan documentation using the departmental scanning devices and index records accordingly to ensure documentation is classified and indexed to the correct patient record.
- Undertake regular maintenance and cleansing of scanning devices to ensure devices are appropriately maintained and remain operational.
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of work undertaken on a daily basis to ensure departmental KPIs and service level agreements can be monitored.
- Participate and contribute to departmental meetings including objective setting and feedback discussions.
- Ensure any requests for disclosure of information are directed to the Health Records Coordinator and Information Governance Officer.
- Participate in departmental audits as and when required.
- Maintain records (paper and electronic) in an accurate and timely manner.
- Report any incidents direct to the departmental manager immediately and ensure the Trust incident reporting process is followed.
- Ensure that lifting and handling guidelines are adhered to.
- Comply with all Health and Safety requirements within the Trust.
- Collect and deliver patient folders to and from Health Records Department following completion of Outpatient Clinic sessions.
- Follow and comply with departmental procedure documentation. When new procedures are implemented or existing documentation updated, staff must familiarize themselves with the changes.
- Work as part of a team to ensure that an efficient service is provided at all times.
- Liaise effectively with all disciplines of staff to ensure efficient lines of communication are maintained at all times.
- Check stationary requirements and inform Team Leader Central Booking Team if extra stock is required to maintain service delivery.
- To undertake any other duties required by manager appropriate to the grade and relevant to the role.
- Be flexible to the needs of the service to support effective delivery of service.
- Be adaptable to and support future changes of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English OR equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Conversant with administrative practice
- Previous office experience
- Working in a team
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Working under pressure or in a fast pace environment
Desirable
- Microsoft Excel
- PAS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Reliable and works to high standards
- Adaptable to change
- Sensitive and caring
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Previous experience of a healthcare setting
- Problem Solving
- Able to work on own initiative.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Flexible
- Positive approach to work
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English OR equivalent
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Conversant with administrative practice
- Previous office experience
- Working in a team
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Working under pressure or in a fast pace environment
Desirable
- Microsoft Excel
- PAS
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritise
- Reliable and works to high standards
- Adaptable to change
- Sensitive and caring
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Excellent IT skills and competent in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook
Desirable
- Previous experience of a healthcare setting
- Problem Solving
- Able to work on own initiative.
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Flexible
- Positive approach to work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
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Thomas Drive
Liverpool
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Ward sister/Charge Nurse
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 410-SUR-8311235
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen, within our thoracic surgical unit, for a permanent band 6 sister/charge nurse.
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative sister/charge nurse to become part of the leadership team on Oak ward at the outstanding Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for the provision, delivery and evaluation of highlyskilled individualised care to all patients, whilst also supporting and guiding junior staff.He/she will actively support senior colleagues, and take charge of the ward in the absenceof the Ward Manager. The post holder will develop, assess, plan, implement and evaluateprogrammes of evidence based nursing care. They will practice within a clinical governanceframework to create an environment where excellence in clinical care will flourish. The postholder will actively participate in and coordinate the supervision, learning and developmentof other staff members, act as a clinical mentor and be a role model to all staff. They willhave the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with others to meet the needs ofpatients and their families. They will act as an ambassador to promote patient and familycentred care and promote the core values of Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
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Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-SUR-8311235
Job locations
Liverpool heart and chest hospital
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Act as ward coordinator on a shift by shift basis Provide support to the Ward Manager in the management and development of staffand their clinical skills Provide leadership to team members and act as a role model To supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the wardarea Alongside other staff provide efficient communication which will ensuredissemination of information to all staff Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Demonstrate robust and effective management and organisational skillsCLINICAL Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs andvarying levels of complexity Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patientrecords Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needsare met, especially ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives Hold relevant skills for this level Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, andsupport staff members Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line withNMC and Trust Policies and Caldicott principles Demonstrate competency in using specialist equipment and display a soundknowledge of the care Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and familiesin line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Instruct nursing staff in the correct use of equipment, cleaning after use, removingfrom use, and labelling of any faulty or broken items before returning to MedicalEquipment Library/Medical Engineering, ensuring the Nurse in Charge is informed Coordinate cardiac arrest events on the wardMANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Deputise for the Ward Manager in the management and organisation of the ward Accept delegated line management responsibilities for other team membersincluding performance, development and appraisals Support the Ward Manager to maximise the best use of clinical resources,implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff Support the Ward Manager with the monitoring of performance of staff ensuringthat learning needs are identified through personal development and PACT Promote the development of services within the ward area and assist the WardManager to implement changes/improvements Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, fulfil theresponsibility of the authorised signatory Supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinicalarea Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Ensure staffing levels and skill mix are adequate to meet the acuity of patient needsand match the agreed staffing levels Lead role as link nurse Ability to create rosters and understand the nursing establishment required Have an awareness of budget setting and control Participate in organisational cost improvement programmes Encourage and disseminate to staff Trust quality objectives and HNS objectives Manage staff attendance Ensure staff appraisals and mandatory training meet the Trust objectivesORGANISATIONAL Provide leadership Have a good awareness of Trust strategic objectives Undertake investigations in relation to incidents, accidents and complaints Assist the Ward Manager in ward audits and the development and implementationof any ward action plans Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers, participate in the development of local policies and procedures Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvements when required Assist in patient and public involvement activities in the ward area which lead toservice improvement Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights, and take action when your own orothers actions undermine these rightsPROFESSIONAL Keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the specialty and currentissues within nursing and healthcare Promote and maintain safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line withthe Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Maintain a personal development plan and assist in the formulation and updating ofpersonal development plans with junior colleagues (OurPACT) Maintain active status on NMC register and ensure revalidation happens in a timelymanner Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and ensure self and others participate in thedevelopment of same Undertake Clinical Supervision if required and support its use with other staff Maintain up to date skills and knowledge Maintain good awareness of current professional and healthcare issues Maintain a professional portfolio Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvement work, through auditand research Promote equality and diversity and rights, taking action when individual or otherpeoples actions undermine these rights.QUALITY Contribute to the development and maintenance of Clinical Quality and ensure thatnursing care and clinical practice are research and evidence based and activelyreflects the Trusts standards Assist the Division in achieving the Trust Quality Indicators including minimisingpatient harms. This includes the prevalence of unavoidable pressure ulcers, medicineerrors and incidences of infections. Maintain an active involvement in patient and family centred strategies Investigate all incidents, accidents and complaints, reporting them appropriatelyusing relevant systems Monitor and report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fallsbelow an acceptable level Deploy staff with appropriate skills to ensure safe patient care Deploy staff to other areas when required to support patient safety Evaluate care delivered.4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING To provide clinical care taking the opportunity to lead and teach by example in the clinicalsetting. To act as a clinical expert leading best practice and professionalism. To identify and manage a comprehensive teaching programme which is flexible and adaptable tothe needs of all grades of staff and student nurses. In collaboration with the management team identify the individual learning needs of all staffthrough personal development plans / appraisal systems. Participate in and facilitate innovations in collaboration with the MDT and productrepresentatives. Regularly undertake formal teaching sessions on post-registration pathways related to the clinicalspeciality internally and externally. Liaise with other disciplines to facilitate and promote local study days. To establish and maintain an active learning environment in all aspects of critical care. To coordinate, maintain and participate in formal critical care education programme in conjunction withthe Critical Care Directorate education team, ensuring all staff members fully participate indelivery of educational lectures. Encourage reflective practice including ongoing development. To maintain and improve own knowledge base by attending appropriate courses and undertakingresearch-based projects.CONFIDENTIALITYAll employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance,Confidentiality and Information Security
RISK MANAGEMENTThe Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts RiskManagement, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at WorkAct. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazardidentified.SAFEGUARDINGAll staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young peopleand vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, youngpeople and vulnerable adults.Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility toensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course oftheir work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote thewelfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significantadults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding andpromotion of the welfare of these individuals.HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThe Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented withopportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trainedclinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes.This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.
Job description
Job responsibilities
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Act as ward coordinator on a shift by shift basis Provide support to the Ward Manager in the management and development of staffand their clinical skills Provide leadership to team members and act as a role model To supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the wardarea Alongside other staff provide efficient communication which will ensuredissemination of information to all staff Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Demonstrate robust and effective management and organisational skillsCLINICAL Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health needs andvarying levels of complexity Collect, collate, evaluate and report information, maintaining accurate patientrecords Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure patient needsare met, especially ongoing care needs and discharge arrangements Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives Hold relevant skills for this level Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations, andsupport staff members Collect, collate and report information, maintaining accurate records in line withNMC and Trust Policies and Caldicott principles Demonstrate competency in using specialist equipment and display a soundknowledge of the care Promote and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and familiesin line with the Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Instruct nursing staff in the correct use of equipment, cleaning after use, removingfrom use, and labelling of any faulty or broken items before returning to MedicalEquipment Library/Medical Engineering, ensuring the Nurse in Charge is informed Coordinate cardiac arrest events on the wardMANAGERIAL/LEADERSHIP Deputise for the Ward Manager in the management and organisation of the ward Accept delegated line management responsibilities for other team membersincluding performance, development and appraisals Support the Ward Manager to maximise the best use of clinical resources,implementing best practice in patient flow, admission and discharge Participate in the recruitment and retention of staff Support the Ward Manager with the monitoring of performance of staff ensuringthat learning needs are identified through personal development and PACT Promote the development of services within the ward area and assist the WardManager to implement changes/improvements Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources, fulfil theresponsibility of the authorised signatory Supervise and instruct junior colleagues and be a resource for them in the clinicalarea Act as an effective role model and resource/advisor to colleagues in the delivery ofnursing care Ensure staffing levels and skill mix are adequate to meet the acuity of patient needsand match the agreed staffing levels Lead role as link nurse Ability to create rosters and understand the nursing establishment required Have an awareness of budget setting and control Participate in organisational cost improvement programmes Encourage and disseminate to staff Trust quality objectives and HNS objectives Manage staff attendance Ensure staff appraisals and mandatory training meet the Trust objectivesORGANISATIONAL Provide leadership Have a good awareness of Trust strategic objectives Undertake investigations in relation to incidents, accidents and complaints Assist the Ward Manager in ward audits and the development and implementationof any ward action plans Ensure compliance with policies, procedures and clinical guidelines for self andothers, participate in the development of local policies and procedures Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvements when required Assist in patient and public involvement activities in the ward area which lead toservice improvement Promote peoples equality, diversity and rights, and take action when your own orothers actions undermine these rightsPROFESSIONAL Keep up to date with clinical developments relevant to the specialty and currentissues within nursing and healthcare Promote and maintain safe and therapeutic environment for patients in line withthe Trusts Risk Management Strategy and Policies Maintain a personal development plan and assist in the formulation and updating ofpersonal development plans with junior colleagues (OurPACT) Maintain active status on NMC register and ensure revalidation happens in a timelymanner Adhere to Trust Policies and Procedures and ensure self and others participate in thedevelopment of same Undertake Clinical Supervision if required and support its use with other staff Maintain up to date skills and knowledge Maintain good awareness of current professional and healthcare issues Maintain a professional portfolio Continually monitor standards of care and lead improvement work, through auditand research Promote equality and diversity and rights, taking action when individual or otherpeoples actions undermine these rights.QUALITY Contribute to the development and maintenance of Clinical Quality and ensure thatnursing care and clinical practice are research and evidence based and activelyreflects the Trusts standards Assist the Division in achieving the Trust Quality Indicators including minimisingpatient harms. This includes the prevalence of unavoidable pressure ulcers, medicineerrors and incidences of infections. Maintain an active involvement in patient and family centred strategies Investigate all incidents, accidents and complaints, reporting them appropriatelyusing relevant systems Monitor and report when standards of cleanliness and availability of supplies fallsbelow an acceptable level Deploy staff with appropriate skills to ensure safe patient care Deploy staff to other areas when required to support patient safety Evaluate care delivered.4. EDUCATION AND TRAINING To provide clinical care taking the opportunity to lead and teach by example in the clinicalsetting. To act as a clinical expert leading best practice and professionalism. To identify and manage a comprehensive teaching programme which is flexible and adaptable tothe needs of all grades of staff and student nurses. In collaboration with the management team identify the individual learning needs of all staffthrough personal development plans / appraisal systems. Participate in and facilitate innovations in collaboration with the MDT and productrepresentatives. Regularly undertake formal teaching sessions on post-registration pathways related to the clinicalspeciality internally and externally. Liaise with other disciplines to facilitate and promote local study days. To establish and maintain an active learning environment in all aspects of critical care. To coordinate, maintain and participate in formal critical care education programme in conjunction withthe Critical Care Directorate education team, ensuring all staff members fully participate indelivery of educational lectures. Encourage reflective practice including ongoing development. To maintain and improve own knowledge base by attending appropriate courses and undertakingresearch-based projects.CONFIDENTIALITYAll employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance,Confidentiality and Information Security
RISK MANAGEMENTThe Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts RiskManagement, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at WorkAct. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazardidentified.SAFEGUARDINGAll staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young peopleand vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, youngpeople and vulnerable adults.Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility toensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course oftheir work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote thewelfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.Staff who come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significantadults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding andpromotion of the welfare of these individuals.HEALTH AND WELLBEINGThe Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented withopportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trainedclinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes.This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Holds (or working towards) post registration Diploma or Degree
- Holds Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continued further study
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience some of which must be cardiothoracic nursing
- Experience of managing patients with highly dependent needs
- Experience of involvement in successful change management
- Experience of data collection for audit/quality monitoring
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
Desirable
- Understanding of HR Policies and Procedures
- Basic knowledge of financial management within the clinical setting
- Knowledge of COSHH procedures and risk management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
- Ability to present written information in a logical manner
- Good IT skills
- Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to place the patient at the centre of care delivery and plan effectively for patients with complex care needs
- Good problem solving ability
- Excellent organisational skills
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Demonstrates as desire to explore new ways of delivering service
- Previous experience of team leading/staff management
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Inclusive
- Make a difference
- Person centered
- Accountable
- Continuous improvement
- Teamwork
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Holds (or working towards) post registration Diploma or Degree
- Holds Mentorship qualification
- Evidence of continued further study
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience some of which must be cardiothoracic nursing
- Experience of managing patients with highly dependent needs
- Experience of involvement in successful change management
- Experience of data collection for audit/quality monitoring
- Knowledge of professional and NHS issues
Desirable
- Understanding of HR Policies and Procedures
- Basic knowledge of financial management within the clinical setting
- Knowledge of COSHH procedures and risk management
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Evidence of strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to communicate unpleasant and sensitive information
- Ability to present written information in a logical manner
- Good IT skills
- Good facilitation, presentation, teaching and assessing skills
- Ability to place the patient at the centre of care delivery and plan effectively for patients with complex care needs
- Good problem solving ability
- Excellent organisational skills
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Demonstrates as desire to explore new ways of delivering service
- Previous experience of team leading/staff management
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Inclusive
- Make a difference
- Person centered
- Accountable
- Continuous improvement
- Teamwork
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool heart and chest hospital
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
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Consultant Cardiothoracic Anaesthetist
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital View all jobs
Posted 5 day(s) ago
Reference: 410-SUR-8317692
Job summary
To cover an expansion in services we are pleased to invite applicants to an exciting opportunity to work as part of the collaborative anaesthetic team at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the country.
Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital was recently rated outstanding by the Quality Care Commission for the second time and was the first specialist Trust to have received this rating.
The organisation continues to grow and additional Anaesthetic consultants will support service delivery and maintain high quality care to our patients. The successful applicants will be expected to provide anaesthetic care to patients in theatres, critical care area and catheter laboratories.
Main duties of the job
The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years and carries out a wide range of adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures (excluding transplantation). These service developments are supported by a modern 30 bedded Critical Care Unit that complements our 9 dedicated cardiothoracic operating theatres and 7 catheter laboratories, including a specialised hybrid theatre designed for endovascular aortic work and TAVI procedures. Robotic surgery has been recently introduced for thoracic and cardiac procedures.
We are looking for candidates who share our passion for cohesive team working, civility and kindness to deliver best possible care for our patients. If you have the appropriate qualifications and experience and would like to become part of our successful team as we move forward with our ambitious plans, we would welcome your application.
Applicants should have a minimum of 12 months cardiothoracic anaesthesia experience, hold full GMC registration and be on the specialist register.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-SUR-8317692
Job locations
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. This catchment area has a population of over 2.8 million people.
The hospital is one of the largest of its kind in the country and performs around 2000 major cardiac procedures and 700 major thoracic procedures per annum. The full range of services for adult cardiothoracic surgical patients (with the exception of transplantation) is provided and this includes an expanding service for adult congenital, major aortic surgery, with minimally invasive robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery. The trust also performs over 150 transcatheter aortic valve insertion procedures per year.
The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment, we are able to provide:
184 medical and surgical beds:
25 day case beds
12 bed cystic fibrosis ward
30 Critical care beds
9 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres
Endoscopy suite
Recovery room
X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT Scanner and MRI scanner
Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory
7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories
One dedicated pacing theatre and a shared pacing/aneurysm theatre
Newly refurbished research laboratories
Hospital electronic patient record system (EPR)
Da Vinci Robotic surgery
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital continues to invest in infrastructure with a recently renovated Catheterisation Suite and Cystic Fibrosis Ward and construction of a new main entrance.
Anaesthetic Team:
Anaesthetists
Dr J Ratnasingham - Deputy Divisional Medical Director (LHCH Surgery Division)
Dr C Quarterman - College Tutor and Director of Medical Education
Dr O Al-Rawi - Clinical Director Anaesthesia
Dr N Coulson - Clinical Director Critical Care
Dr A Bhawnani
Dr J Kendall
Dr F Faraz
Dr B Gutowska
Dr D Mayhew
Dr B Murray
Dr K Palmer
Dr T Ridgway
Dr I Shaban
Dr P Wolski
Dr A Hill
Dr O Chambers
Dr E Houston
Dr M Evans
Dr C Yeo
Dr C Darwen
SESSIONAL COMMITMENT
The Anaesthetic Department is busy division providing anaesthetic for a wide variety of specialist areas including cardiac, thoracic, cardiology and critical care. A variety of sessions would be available and can be tailored to suit the appropriately qualified candidate.
This post attracts a 10 PAs locum consultant job plan including 1.5 SPA for a period of 12 months, starting as soon as possible. Job plan will be adjusted according to ability to do emergency on call commitment after a period of assessment which would be remunerated at 2 PA.
The successful candidates will have full secretarial support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office accommodation.
EDUCATION AND AUDIT
A strong emphasis is placed on quality improvement work within the department, and all medical staff are expected to carry out regular projects. There are regular critical incident meetings and combined mortality and morbidity meetings are also held in conjunction with the surgical division. Medical staff are also required to participate in the Trusts Clinical Governance and Appraisal System.
The hospital provides undergraduate medical education for final year students from Liverpool University. Emphasis is also placed on teaching and training of anaesthetic trainees the fundamentals of cardiothoracic anaesthesia. The successful candidate will be expected to devote time to the training of juniors on a regular basis both for clinical training and more formal teaching.
A specialist Library is available on site. In addition, the libraries of the Liverpool Medical Institution, Liverpool University and Broadgreen Hospital are also available for reference.
Be Civil Be Kind:
In line with the trusts values, the anaesthetic team works with belief that the best teams respect and value each other which contributes to the best outcomes for both staff and patients.
Every day and in every situation, we:
- Treat each other equally and with respect
- Welcome and value every persons contribution and feedback
- Build each other up and appreciate how we help and support each other
- Lead by example, role modelling our IMPACT behaviours
- Greet and acknowledge each other with kindness
- Understand the importance of fairness
- Acknowledge and reflect on the impact our behaviour has on others
- Strive for continuous improvement and lean from our mistakes
- Value the variety of experience, perspectives, skills and ideas that our diverse workplace culture brings
- Promote a culture of civility, addressing incivility in real time to protect everyones mental health and wellbeing
Mersey Region and City of Liverpool
Liverpool is a dynamic maritime city. It has experienced a major revival over the past few years and is now recognised as a World Heritage Site. It is unusually compact and a journey to the centre rarely takes more than 30 minutes. Merseysiders enjoy a superb quality of life.
The county abounds with fine architecture, live cultural pursuits and outstanding sport. There are many fine golf courses in the area, numerous sailing clubs and facilities for windsurfing, and of course there are two famous Premiership Football clubs in the city. Tourism has become a major industry and twenty million people visited the city last year, attracted by the areas natural and man-made assets.
Merseysides theatres, museums and art collections are now amongst its strongest assets. The city is alive with independent theatre groups, authors, poets and dance groups. The Walker Art Gallery contains a collection equal to any in the provinces and the Tate Gallery opened in 1988 on Liverpools waterfront at the refurbished Albert Dock. The Lady Lever Art Gallery at Port Sunlight also houses a collection of national importance. The Philharmonic Orchestra is nationally acclaimed and there is a full range of musical activities of all types.
Liverpool was the European Capital City of Culture for 2008, which attracted further major investment in the city.
There are both Anglican and Roman Catholic Cathedrals and facilities for worship for every other faith in the city. There are excellent schools for both sexes, including a variety of denominational schools both in the private and state sector.
Very good housing in the re-developed docklands, pleasant suburbs, near the sea and in rural areas is easily available the cost of which is still significantly less than the national average.
Two airports are within easy reach. John Lennon International Airport (Liverpool) and Manchester International Airport are within half to three quarters of an hours driving time. There are excellent train services and motorway links to all parts of the country with easy access to the National Parks of North Wales, the Peak District and the Lake District, as well as to both Lancashire and North Wales Coasts. There are direct ferry links to Belfast, Dublin and the Isle of Man.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.
The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.
SAFEGUARDING
All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.
Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Staff that come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.
All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.
This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital provides medical and surgical adult cardiothoracic services to the people of Merseyside, North Wales, Isle of Man, parts of Lancashire and Cheshire. This catchment area has a population of over 2.8 million people.
The hospital is one of the largest of its kind in the country and performs around 2000 major cardiac procedures and 700 major thoracic procedures per annum. The full range of services for adult cardiothoracic surgical patients (with the exception of transplantation) is provided and this includes an expanding service for adult congenital, major aortic surgery, with minimally invasive robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery. The trust also performs over 150 transcatheter aortic valve insertion procedures per year.
The hospital has seen a great deal of development in the last few years. As a result of major capital investment, we are able to provide:
184 medical and surgical beds:
25 day case beds
12 bed cystic fibrosis ward
30 Critical care beds
9 dedicated cardiothoracic surgical operating theatres
Endoscopy suite
Recovery room
X-ray department with a multi-channel spiral CT Scanner and MRI scanner
Pulmonary function and oesophageal laboratory
7 cardiac catheterisation laboratories
One dedicated pacing theatre and a shared pacing/aneurysm theatre
Newly refurbished research laboratories
Hospital electronic patient record system (EPR)
Da Vinci Robotic surgery
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital continues to invest in infrastructure with a recently renovated Catheterisation Suite and Cystic Fibrosis Ward and construction of a new main entrance.
Anaesthetic Team:
Anaesthetists
Dr J Ratnasingham - Deputy Divisional Medical Director (LHCH Surgery Division)
Dr C Quarterman - College Tutor and Director of Medical Education
Dr O Al-Rawi - Clinical Director Anaesthesia
Dr N Coulson - Clinical Director Critical Care
Dr A Bhawnani
Dr J Kendall
Dr F Faraz
Dr B Gutowska
Dr D Mayhew
Dr B Murray
Dr K Palmer
Dr T Ridgway
Dr I Shaban
Dr P Wolski
Dr A Hill
Dr O Chambers
Dr E Houston
Dr M Evans
Dr C Yeo
Dr C Darwen
SESSIONAL COMMITMENT
The Anaesthetic Department is busy division providing anaesthetic for a wide variety of specialist areas including cardiac, thoracic, cardiology and critical care. A variety of sessions would be available and can be tailored to suit the appropriately qualified candidate.
This post attracts a 10 PAs locum consultant job plan including 1.5 SPA for a period of 12 months, starting as soon as possible. Job plan will be adjusted according to ability to do emergency on call commitment after a period of assessment which would be remunerated at 2 PA.
The successful candidates will have full secretarial support, a personal computer (training available if required) and office accommodation.
EDUCATION AND AUDIT
A strong emphasis is placed on quality improvement work within the department, and all medical staff are expected to carry out regular projects. There are regular critical incident meetings and combined mortality and morbidity meetings are also held in conjunction with the surgical division. Medical staff are also required to participate in the Trusts Clinical Governance and Appraisal System.
The hospital provides undergraduate medical education for final year students from Liverpool University. Emphasis is also placed on teaching and training of anaesthetic trainees the fundamentals of cardiothoracic anaesthesia. The successful candidate will be expected to devote time to the training of juniors on a regular basis both for clinical training and more formal teaching.
A specialist Library is available on site. In addition, the libraries of the Liverpool Medical Institution, Liverpool University and Broadgreen Hospital are also available for reference.
Be Civil Be Kind:
In line with the trusts values, the anaesthetic team works with belief that the best teams respect and value each other which contributes to the best outcomes for both staff and patients.
Every day and in every situation, we:
- Treat each other equally and with respect
- Welcome and value every persons contribution and feedback
- Build each other up and appreciate how we help and support each other
- Lead by example, role modelling our IMPACT behaviours
- Greet and acknowledge each other with kindness
- Understand the importance of fairness
- Acknowledge and reflect on the impact our behaviour has on others
- Strive for continuous improvement and lean from our mistakes
- Value the variety of experience, perspectives, skills and ideas that our diverse workplace culture brings
- Promote a culture of civility, addressing incivility in real time to protect everyones mental health and wellbeing
Mersey Region and City of Liverpool
Liverpool is a dynamic maritime city. It has experienced a major revival over the past few years and is now recognised as a World Heritage Site. It is unusually compact and a journey to the centre rarely takes more than 30 minutes. Merseysiders enjoy a superb quality of life.
The county abounds with fine architecture, live cultural pursuits and outstanding sport. There are many fine golf courses in the area, numerous sailing clubs and facilities for windsurfing, and of course there are two famous Premiership Football clubs in the city. Tourism has become a major industry and twenty million people visited the city last year, attracted by the areas natural and man-made assets.
Merseysides theatres, museums and art collections are now amongst its strongest assets. The city is alive with independent theatre groups, authors, poets and dance groups. The Walker Art Gallery contains a collection equal to any in the provinces and the Tate Gallery opened in 1988 on Liverpools waterfront at the refurbished Albert Dock. The Lady Lever Art Gallery at Port Sunlight also houses a collection of national importance. The Philharmonic Orchestra is nationally acclaimed and there is a full range of musical activities of all types.
Liverpool was the European Capital City of Culture for 2008, which attracted further major investment in the city.
There are both Anglican and Roman Catholic Cathedrals and facilities for worship for every other faith in the city. There are excellent schools for both sexes, including a variety of denominational schools both in the private and state sector.
Very good housing in the re-developed docklands, pleasant suburbs, near the sea and in rural areas is easily available the cost of which is still significantly less than the national average.
Two airports are within easy reach. John Lennon International Airport (Liverpool) and Manchester International Airport are within half to three quarters of an hours driving time. There are excellent train services and motorway links to all parts of the country with easy access to the National Parks of North Wales, the Peak District and the Lake District, as well as to both Lancashire and North Wales Coasts. There are direct ferry links to Belfast, Dublin and the Isle of Man.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to Information Governance, Confidentiality and Information Security.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.
The post holder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health & Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act. This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.
SAFEGUARDING
All staff are required to be familiar with the arrangements for safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and support the organisation in promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Staff working directly with children, young people and vulnerable adults will have a responsibility to ensure safeguarding and promoting their welfare forms an integral part of their duties.
Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Staff that come into contact in the course of their duties, with parents, carers or other significant adults or children, young people and vulnerable adults should always be mindful of safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of these individuals.
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
The Trust is a Health Promoting Hospital. The Trust expects that when you are presented with opportunities to improve the lifestyle of our patients you seek help from appropriately trained clinical staff to ensure patients are supported and assisted in making the necessary lifestyle changes. This is in accordance with best practice as described in the DoH white paper Choosing Health Making Healthy Choices Easier.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
The Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to achieving equal opportunities. All employees are expected to observe this policy in relation to the public and fellow employees.
All staff are expected to adhere to, and act in accordance with, the values & behaviours of the Trust.
This document is intended to be used as a guide to the general scope of duties involved in this post. It is not exhaustive and should not therefore be used as a rigid specification. It will be kept under review and amended as required in consultation with the post holder.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
- FRCA or equivalent diploma
- Passed written Transoesophageal Echocardiography examination or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
- Full TOE accreditation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months Advanced training in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia including ability to use and interpret trans-oesophageal echocardiography
- Recent experience working in an NHS setting
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of clinical problems
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of compliance with Domain 1 and 2 of GMP guidelines
Desirable
- Experience in anaesthesia for major aortic surgery
- Experience in anaesthesia for Adult Congenital Cardiac surgery
- Experience and interest in critical care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and written skills
- High level of team working and communication skills
- Active regular participation in teaching and training
- Evidence of consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Regular commitment to continuing medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
- ALS/ATLS instructor
- Continuing plans for funded research
- Author of recent peer reviewed publications
- Experience of conducting research projects
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of consistent ability to work effectively with colleagues in the interests of patients as described in Domain 3 of GMP guidelines
- Listens to colleagues
- Communicates clearly, politely and considerately
- Recognise and show respect for colleagues' skills and contributions
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to lead or follow as circumstances require
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
- Evidence of patient centred care
- Evidence of compliance with Domain 4 of GMP
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership qualities
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- Full GMC registration with licence to practice
- CCT (or equivalent) with entry on Specialist Register for Anaesthesia or within six months of anticipated CCT date on the date of interview
- FRCA or equivalent diploma
- Passed written Transoesophageal Echocardiography examination or equivalent
Desirable
- Additional degree or post-graduate qualification (MRCP, MD etc)
- Post-Graduate Prizes
- Full TOE accreditation
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 12 months Advanced training in Cardiothoracic anaesthesia including ability to use and interpret trans-oesophageal echocardiography
- Recent experience working in an NHS setting
- Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a range of clinical problems
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Evidence of compliance with Domain 1 and 2 of GMP guidelines
Desirable
- Experience in anaesthesia for major aortic surgery
- Experience in anaesthesia for Adult Congenital Cardiac surgery
- Experience and interest in critical care
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and written skills
- High level of team working and communication skills
- Active regular participation in teaching and training
- Evidence of consistent engagement with clinical audit
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as a clinical supervisor
- Regular commitment to continuing medical education
- Evidence of reflective practice
- Evidence of involvement in clinical research
- Presentations at regional and national meetings
Desirable
- Experience of audit management
- Evidence of achieving GMC standards to be recognised as an educational supervisor
- Formal experience in medical education including regional teaching
- ALS/ATLS instructor
- Continuing plans for funded research
- Author of recent peer reviewed publications
- Experience of conducting research projects
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Evidence of consistent ability to work effectively with colleagues in the interests of patients as described in Domain 3 of GMP guidelines
- Listens to colleagues
- Communicates clearly, politely and considerately
- Recognise and show respect for colleagues' skills and contributions
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and be willing to lead or follow as circumstances require
- Flexibility in a changing work environment
- Evidence of patient centred care
- Evidence of compliance with Domain 4 of GMP
Desirable
- Evidence of Leadership qualities
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
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Locum Consultant Cardiologist with an Interest in Cardiac Imaging
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Reference: 410-MED-8260557
Job summary
Applications are invited for the post of Locum Consultant Cardiologist with a Specialist Interest in Cardiac Imaging at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital (LHCH). This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding team of imaging cardiologists in one of the UK's leading specialist cardiothoracic centres. The successful applicant will have expertise in at least two advanced cardiac imaging modalities from echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) and cardiac computed tomography (CT). Experience in structural heart disease, valve and TAVI imaging is desirable but is not essential. The department is committed to supporting the development of additional imaging competencies, including structural heart, TAVI and advanced valve imaging, where appropriate. The successful applicant will join an established and supportive multidisciplinary imaging team and will contribute to the delivery and development of high-quality cardiac imaging across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The appointee will join an established team of imaging cardiologists, working alongside the wider consultant cardiology and radiology teams to provide a broad range of multimodality cardiac imaging. The imaging service supports a wide range of clinical pathways including valvular heart disease, structural and interventional cardiology, cardiac surgery, electrophysiology and devices, inherited cardiac conditions, cardio-oncology and general cardiology. The successful applicant will contribute according to their individual expertise and areas of interest. The department provides a comprehensive range of advanced cardiac imaging including transthoracic and transoesophageal echocardiography, stress and 3D echocardiography, cardiac CT and cardiovascular MRI. The successful applicant will contribute to multidisciplinary team meetings and provide expert imaging opinion for both elective and urgent clinical cases.
About us
As the largest single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for strong performance is important in delivering the best care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Details
Date posted
28 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year PA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
410-MED-8260557
Job locations
Liverpool Heart & Chest
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be joining a team of six imaging cardiologists, as well as the larger cardiology consultant group. Due to the expansion of LHCHs surgical and structural programmes, this is an exciting and rewarding time to be involved in tertiary centre cardiac imaging in Liverpool due to the increasing demand, improving investment in cardiac diagnostics/radiology, improving image quality and scanner capabilities, and advancing research. LHCH is a high-volume centre for cardiac CT and MRI, with the scanners being dedicated to cardiac work. The imaging cardiologists and radiologists form a supportive, cohesive, collaborative and efficient team who benefit from each others knowledge and experience.
LHCH provides an advanced echo service encompassing all aspects of echocardiography including stress, 3D, contrast, transoesophageal and echo in the catheter lab for interventional procedures. The cardiac diagnostics department is staffed with 20 highly skilled cardiac physiologists with individual BSE accreditation, with the same accreditation also awarded at departmental level. In the past 12 months, over 10,000 outpatient transthoracic echocardiograms were performed along with over 500 stress echo, 400 transoesophageal echo, 4500 in-patient scans and over 1000 scans for the community cardiology service. For stress echo, the department is able to offer all modalities including treadmill, bike, pacing and pharmacological stress. TOE is performed in a purpose-built endoscopy suite. The adult congenital heart disease imaging team are integrated with the imaging department and work in close collaboration with the imaging cardiologists. There are strong links with local secondary care cardiologists and a local network to which the appointee would be expected to contribute.
The TAVI/structural team work closely with the imaging group and currently consist of six interventional cardiologists. The service is expanding with new appointments imminent, and there is collaborative working with dedicated nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. Approximately 500 TAVIs will be performed this year, with a recently established TEER service gaining experience and consultant recruitment. Additional structural work includes PFO, paravalvular leak and VSD closure.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The appointee will be joining a team of six imaging cardiologists, as well as the larger cardiology consultant group. Due to the expansion of LHCHs surgical and structural programmes, this is an exciting and rewarding time to be involved in tertiary centre cardiac imaging in Liverpool due to the increasing demand, improving investment in cardiac diagnostics/radiology, improving image quality and scanner capabilities, and advancing research. LHCH is a high-volume centre for cardiac CT and MRI, with the scanners being dedicated to cardiac work. The imaging cardiologists and radiologists form a supportive, cohesive, collaborative and efficient team who benefit from each others knowledge and experience.
LHCH provides an advanced echo service encompassing all aspects of echocardiography including stress, 3D, contrast, transoesophageal and echo in the catheter lab for interventional procedures. The cardiac diagnostics department is staffed with 20 highly skilled cardiac physiologists with individual BSE accreditation, with the same accreditation also awarded at departmental level. In the past 12 months, over 10,000 outpatient transthoracic echocardiograms were performed along with over 500 stress echo, 400 transoesophageal echo, 4500 in-patient scans and over 1000 scans for the community cardiology service. For stress echo, the department is able to offer all modalities including treadmill, bike, pacing and pharmacological stress. TOE is performed in a purpose-built endoscopy suite. The adult congenital heart disease imaging team are integrated with the imaging department and work in close collaboration with the imaging cardiologists. There are strong links with local secondary care cardiologists and a local network to which the appointee would be expected to contribute.
The TAVI/structural team work closely with the imaging group and currently consist of six interventional cardiologists. The service is expanding with new appointments imminent, and there is collaborative working with dedicated nurse specialists, cardiac and vascular surgeons. Approximately 500 TAVIs will be performed this year, with a recently established TEER service gaining experience and consultant recruitment. Additional structural work includes PFO, paravalvular leak and VSD closure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
- MRCP (UK), or provide evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- A higher degree e.g. MD, PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in cardiology
- Ability to independently perform and interpret advanced cardiac imaging studies in at least two advanced cardiac imaging modalities from echocardiography, cardiovascular CT and cardiovascular MRI, with appropriate advanced/Level 2 or equivalent accreditation in the relevant imaging modalities
- For CT and/or CMR: a minimum of two years' practical clinical experience undertaking supervised and/or independent live scanning, including experience of operating as the responsible senior clinician for clinical imaging lists and making real-time decisions regarding image acquisition, protocol selection, scan modification and image quality
- Ability to offer imaging opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Understanding and evidence of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- Experience in structural heart, valve or TAVI imaging
- Experience of advanced echocardiography including 3D, stress and/or transoesophageal echocardiography
- Experience of multimodality imaging in complex valve disease
- Experience in leading service change or improvement
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of supervising Tier 2 doctors
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
- Level 1/2 accreditation as an educational supervisor
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Peer reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Success in grant applications
- Editorial experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well within a team and establish good professional relationships
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full registration with the GMC
- Entry on Specialist Register (or entry expected within 6 months)
- MRCP (UK), or provide evidence of equivalent training and experience
Desirable
- A higher degree e.g. MD, PhD
Clinical Experience
Essential
- Clinical training and experience equivalent to that required for gaining UK CCT in cardiology
- Ability to independently perform and interpret advanced cardiac imaging studies in at least two advanced cardiac imaging modalities from echocardiography, cardiovascular CT and cardiovascular MRI, with appropriate advanced/Level 2 or equivalent accreditation in the relevant imaging modalities
- For CT and/or CMR: a minimum of two years' practical clinical experience undertaking supervised and/or independent live scanning, including experience of operating as the responsible senior clinician for clinical imaging lists and making real-time decisions regarding image acquisition, protocol selection, scan modification and image quality
- Ability to offer imaging opinion on a range of problems, both emergency and elective
- Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients
- Understanding and evidence of clinical governance and audit
Desirable
- Experience in structural heart, valve or TAVI imaging
- Experience of advanced echocardiography including 3D, stress and/or transoesophageal echocardiography
- Experience of multimodality imaging in complex valve disease
- Experience in leading service change or improvement
- Evidence of participation in audit project
Teaching Experience
Essential
- Experience of supervising Tier 1 doctors
- Ability to teach clinical and operative skills.
Desirable
- Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates.
- Experience of supervising Tier 2 doctors
- Ability to supervise postgraduate research.
- Level 1/2 accreditation as an educational supervisor
Research Experience
Essential
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems.
- Peer reviewed publications.
Desirable
- Success in grant applications
- Editorial experience
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Ability to work well within a team and establish good professional relationships
- Enquiring, critical approach to work
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, GP's, nurses and other agencies.
- Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems
- Commitment to continuing medical education
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart & Chest
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital
Address
Liverpool Heart & Chest
Thomas Drive
Liverpool
L14 3PE
United Kingdom
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Consultant Cardiologist
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 11 day(s) ago
Reference: 210-2026-680
Job summary
Working Full time: 10 Sessions per week
The Trust is seeking to appoint a full-time Consultant Cardiologist to join its established team of cardiologists and play a key role in the continued development and expansion of the cardiology service.
The department offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and treatment facilities, including CT coronary angiography, dobutamine and exercise stress echocardiography, transoesophageal echocardiography, and a dedicated Cardiology Day Suite providing on-site cardiac pacing services. As part of a growing department, you will work alongside a dynamic, flexible, and highly motivated team of consultants and specialist practitioners. The successful candidate will benefit from strong multidisciplinary support, including regular one-to-one meetings and guidance from the Clinical Lead.
Following the completion of a major refurbishment in August 2021, the Cardiology Ward and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) were redesigned to create a modern Cardiology Unit comprising 16 inpatient beds within a single ward area. Of these, six beds are monitored and ten are non-monitored. In addition, six telemetry monitors are available for use across other inpatient areas throughout the Trust, enhancing the unit's ability to provide specialist cardiac care.
Main duties of the job
We provide a 7 day in reach service to our 53 bedded AMU, with support from the Cardiac Specialist Nurses during the working week. We are exploring new models of working with our primary care colleagues in the community as well as closely integrating services with our regional tertiary referral centre, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital. We were proud to receive a favourable review by the GIRFT team in Dec 2019 and our future development plans reflect the suggestions of this report.
Clinical
- Ward rounds for inpatients, including a daily inreach to the AMU for cardiac patients
- Reviewing and advising on the management of inpatients referred by other specialists within the hospital
- Specialist Cardiology clinics
- Diagnostic Imaging - including CTCA, TOE and Stress Echo.
Non-Clinical
- Responsible for the training of Core and Speciality Trainees, Foundation doctors.
- Develop Advanced Nurse Practitioners and Speciality Doctor
- Supervising Audit projects and CME
- Attend weekly meetings
- Attend monthly meetings (Speciality team, Local Heart Disease Network etc.
- Development and promotion of evidence-based practice and guidelines
- Active contribution to the departmental Clinical Governance structure
- Multi-disciplinary team working and leadership
- Relevant participation in management
- Other appropriate duties and responsibilities
About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations:
o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds.o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility.o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population.
The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire.
The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
210-2026-680
Job locations
Countess Of Chester Hospital
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP
- CCST/CCT in Cardiology within 6 months of interview
- CESR or European Community Rights
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Wide clinical experience in Cardiology
- Experience in teaching
- Demonstrate the use of clinical audit within the service
Desirable
- Special interest in cardiac imaging, anatomical and functional
- Recognised teaching skill course or qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MRCP
- CCST/CCT in Cardiology within 6 months of interview
- CESR or European Community Rights
- Registered on the GMC Specialist Register
Desirable
- MD/PhD
Experience
Essential
- Wide clinical experience in Cardiology
- Experience in teaching
- Demonstrate the use of clinical audit within the service
Desirable
- Special interest in cardiac imaging, anatomical and functional
- Recognised teaching skill course or qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Countess Of Chester Hospital
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Countess Of Chester Hospital
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.coch.nhs.uk/working-with-us.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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