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Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Fertility Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

To work as part of a team providing clinical, phlebotomy, stock maintenance and administrative support to the gynaecology Out Patient service under the supervision of a registered nurse.

To carry out care and treatment tasks, delegated from professionally qualified nursing and medical staff, requiring a wide range of technical ability, numeracy and literacy skills as well as a significant level of interpersonal skills. To supervise less experienced staff in the clinical area, ensuring patient focused care is always delivered.

To ensure the assigned clinical areas are tidy and ordered at all times and maintain the hygiene and cleanliness of the environment.

To ensure that all necessary information is available for the service to operate effectively and to record clinical activity and outcomes using the appropriate hospital systems.

To be flexible in the approach to the clinical area and provide cover for any area specified if needed.

The post holder will generally work with supervision close by and within well established procedures and practices. The post holder is required to use a degree of initiative and deal with matters independently where they can but should know when to refer to the manager.

Main duties of the job

Demonstrate a courteous, friendly and helpful approach to patients, colleagues and relatives, greet them orientate patients and visitors to the area.

Minimise queue on the reception area and seek assistance when necessary.

Introduce yourself to new arrivals and explain your part in their journey.

Where appropriate, use the patients name when talking to them, maintain eye contact and smile.

To respond in a helpful way to all enquiries from patients, relatives, carers and staff and be empathetic to the needs of patients who may be anxious or distressed.

Ensure effective and appropriate communication with staff, patients, relatives and visitors, maintaining confidentiality and information governance at all times.

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part-time or job share.

Details

Date posted

01 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-814

Job locations

Wolfson Fertility Centre HH

London

W12 0HS


Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3, Care Certificate or 12 months experience at Band 3 or equivalent.
  • English Language GCE/GCSE or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • Skill in performing basic personal care duties and clinical observations and procedures
  • The ability to use computers to enter and retrieve information
  • The ability to prioritise and plan day to day workload
  • The ability to work within a busy and demanding environment

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy trained

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of hospital administrative systems
  • Recent and at least six months experience in an acute clinical setting
Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3, Care Certificate or 12 months experience at Band 3 or equivalent.
  • English Language GCE/GCSE or equivalent

Skills

Essential

  • Skill in performing basic personal care duties and clinical observations and procedures
  • The ability to use computers to enter and retrieve information
  • The ability to prioritise and plan day to day workload
  • The ability to work within a busy and demanding environment

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy trained

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of hospital administrative systems
  • Recent and at least six months experience in an acute clinical setting

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

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wolfson Fertility Centre HH

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wolfson Fertility Centre HH

London

W12 0HS


Employer's website

https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Matron - Lead Fertility Specialist Nurse

May Hernandez-Jequinto

m.hernandez-jequinto@Nhs.Net

02033138189

Details

Date posted

01 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£27,948 to £29,468 a year pa inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

290-WCCS-814

Job locations

Wolfson Fertility Centre HH

London

W12 0HS


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