Health Care Assistant

Job summary

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 individual to join our Knutsford 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

About us

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 new-borns, 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 its 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:

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Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf