Assistant Practitioner
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Theatre Practitioner · viaNHS Jobs
£28,392–£31,157 a year
- Closing date
- 19 Nov 2026
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- Today
- Specialism
- Theatre Practitioner
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5709295
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Job summary
Assistant PractitionerBand 4Permanent 34 hours per week
We are seeking a well-motivated, enthusiastic, caring and compassionate Band 4 Assistant practitioner with Head & Neck experience to join our Head & Neck outpatients team.
We are based in the Elective Care Centre at the Aintree site of Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
We are a busy regional Maxillo facial outpatients department with a multi - disciplinary team that will support you throughout your development.
We offer a range of clinics that will stretch and develop you , including Trauma , Oncology , Minor oral surgery, skin surgery, TMJ and many more
If you are passionate about providing the highest standards of care to patients and if nothing but the best will do we want to hear from you.
MFU / Head & Neck experience is desirable as this post will be to support the development / expansion of our treatment clinics within the department
Applications are welcomed from well-motivated individuals, who are flexible, able to demonstrate high standards of care, and who possess excellent communication skills.
Please contact any of the following staff to discuss the role and arrange informal visit
Jenny Thomas - 0151 529 2485
Sarah Brennan - 0151 529 0330
Main duties of the job
The role
Working as part of the multidisciplinary Head & Neck Team, in a busy regional outpatient department you will support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality care to patients
You will work alongside registered nurses, doctors and other members of the multidisciplinary team throughout the patient's journey.
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
05 November 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
287-ASUR-183-26
Job locations
Aintree Hospital
Lower Lane
Liverpool
L9 7AL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities Deliver clinical and therapeutic care, within the clinical setting within set protocolsand within scope of Assistant Practitioner remit. Organise and prioritise time effectively. Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner),and deliver high standards of care in line with the Plan of care Implement and evaluate individual care/treatment plans. Ensure care isdocumented accurately and in a timely manner as per Trust Policy. Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with trust policies. Perform effective and timely discharge planning. Provide high quality patient care, appropriate to patient need. Take responsibility for the delivery of care to a group of patients. . Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, and dressingneeds with respect for culture and religious needs ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. Utilise knowledge in the prevention of pressure sores and risk assessment tools e.g. waterlow score, use prescribed pressure-relieving equipment appropriately. Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of the patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times. Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities Deliver clinical and therapeutic care, within the clinical setting within set protocolsand within scope of Assistant Practitioner remit. Organise and prioritise time effectively. Perform patient assessment (under supervision and after appropriate delegation from the registered practitioner),and deliver high standards of care in line with the Plan of care Implement and evaluate individual care/treatment plans. Ensure care isdocumented accurately and in a timely manner as per Trust Policy. Coordinate and undertake the safe admission, transfer and discharge of patients in accordance with trust policies. Perform effective and timely discharge planning. Provide high quality patient care, appropriate to patient need. Take responsibility for the delivery of care to a group of patients. . Assist patients in maintaining their personal hygiene, and dressingneeds with respect for culture and religious needs ensuring privacy and dignity at all times. Utilise knowledge in the prevention of pressure sores and risk assessment tools e.g. waterlow score, use prescribed pressure-relieving equipment appropriately. Take personal responsibility for ensuring that patients are treated with courtesy at all times, the individual needs of the patients are respected, and confidentiality is maintained at all times. Promote and value the rights, responsibilities and diversity of people
What you need to do now
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