Job summary
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant
Band 3
Liverpool Women’s NHS FT became part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG) in November 2024, following the coming together with Liverpool University Hospitals NHS FT. UHLG was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide to our patients.
UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues who are dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, UHLG is also their local NHS, providing general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West.
At Liverpool Women’s Hospital, each year we deliver approximately 7,500 babies, carry out around 50,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly and premature newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles, and conduct over 4,000 genetic appointments.
We believe that this, along with a strong dedication to research and innovation, makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
Liverpool Women’s has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.
We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652
We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.
Job overview
The Hewitt Centre is a large fertility unit and one of the leading fertility clinics in Europe. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated and caring Health Care Assistant to join our team.
The role will include assisting the registered nurse in the care of patients undergoing fertility investigations and treatment. To carry out assigned tasks as delegated by the registered nurse including, acting as a chaperone when required during medical examinations or procedures and / or ultra-sound scan and undertaking routine clerical duties
Main duties of the job
To familiarise yourself with the HFEA code of practice and Hewitt Centre standard operating procedures
Venepuncture skills in order to take blood from patients attending the clinic
To act as a chaperone when required during medical examinations / procedures and ultrasound scan
To prepare and tidy rooms prior to and following procedures.
To deal with phone queries and participate in the phone service provided by nursing staff, re- directing to relevant departments as required.
To check case notes and book patients treatment
To complete all necessary direct data inputting required by HFEA
Request patient follow up appointments as directed by nursing or medical staff.
Assist with general administrative duties e.g. dealing with mail, photocopying
File laboratory reports, charts and document as required
To keep the work areas and equipment clean and tidy in line with Health & Safety policies
To prepare and serve light refreshments as required to patients following oocyte collections
To assist with the maintenance of ward stock and put away ward stores
To input data onto the hospital and IDS system
To prepare case-notes for clinic appointments
To establish a good relationship with staff and volunteers
To comply with all departmental standard operating procedures as appropriate
The post holder maybe required to work at the Liverpool site or within any of the satellite or transport centres as required
Working for our organisation
Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust delivers the highest standards of care for women, babies and families. Each year we deliver over 7,500 babies, carry out over 49,000 gynaecological inpatient and outpatient procedures, care for over 1,000 poorly & preterm newborns, perform around 1,000 IVF cycles and have over 4,000 genetic appointments taking place. We believe that this along with a strong dedication to research & innovation makes us the specialist health provider of choice in Europe for women, babies and families.
We have some of the leading experts in their field, which has been showcased on national TV and news, making our teams famous across the world for professionalism, skill & compassion.
The Trust is constantly innovating and evolving it’s services to provide the most cutting edge and modern care possible. As well as developing services on our current site we have long-term aspirations for the future. We have recently launched a number of new strategies which provide a detailed long-term plan for our services.
Check out why Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust is a great place to work using the links below:
Video: https://vimeo.com/556197652
Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To assist the registered nurse in the care of patients undergoing fertility investigations and treatment. To carry out assigned tasks as delegated by the registered nurse including, acting as a chaperone when required during medical examinations or procedures and / or ultra-sound scan and undertaking routine clerical duties
Please see attached job description
Person specification
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills, able to deal sensitively and professionally with patients and partners
- Understanding of Confidentiality
Qualifications & Learning
Essential criteria
- Good Basic Education to GCSE level (Level 2) or equivalent
- Evidence of Professional / Vocational Development
Desirable criteria
- Manual Handling & Lifting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a similar role in a caring profession
Desirable criteria
- Clerical experience
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good Communicator
- Self Confidence
- Good Time Keeper
- Commitment to Role & Service Development
- Professional, Caring and Considerate
Special Requirements
Essential criteria
- Flexible working patterns
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sarah Furness
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0151 702 4126
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