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Main area
HCA Fertility
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Occasional weekend work required)
Job ref
159-LWH-381-24
Employer
Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hewitt Fertility Centre
Town
Liverpool
Salary
£24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/12/2024 23:59

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Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust logo

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

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoInvestors in People: GoldCare quality commission - GoodMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerArmed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

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

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Furness
Job title
Ward Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0151 702 4126