Job Description

To be the first point of contact for patients. To assist in the provision of the service and contribute to the effective running of the Department ensuring they contribute towards a quality patient experience.To assist registered nursing staff with the provision of individualised care of patients as well as assess patients obtaining their height, weight, BP, ECG, MRSA & CPR screening - action results.To provide care and support to relatives and carers attending the Department.The applicant is expected to be an effective member of the team and contribute to the best possible use of resources and must be able to work under their own initiative.To provide clinical and clerical support to the multidisciplinary team.To gather Information from other trusts, MDT team, GP, etc and assist and help in the clinics, pre op, ambulatory & C3. And partake on urinary analysis.Main duties of the job

• Assist in preparation and cleaning of the environment pre and post clinics. To ensure all equipment is available? Replenishing and maintaining agreed stocks of surgical supplies? To undertake and be responsible for routine tasks under the supervision of the registered nurse e.g., preparation of notes and equipment for the clinicsTo carry out taking of blood (venepuncture and hemocue) and track case notes.
• Making appointments occasionally? Printing out MRSA, CPE and bloods request fords.? MRSA swab testing for all patients apart from day cases? Various screening tests - urine testing of midstream urine sample, CPE rectal swabs pregnancy testing if indicated,? Perform and accurately record baseline observations e.g., baseline observations including blood pressure, ECG recording, weight, height, body mass index and to inform qualified staff of any abnormal recordings? To know clinical requirements for ECG, i.e., thyroid, PR, Diabetes, high B/P etc to highlight problems. e.g., fast or slow heart rate but no past medical history needs ECG. Able to manage number of patients e.g., walkovers.? To assist in obtaining results and investigations and to communicate with the multidisciplinary team, Inc. G. P's and other hospitals, under the guidance/supervision of a registered nurse? Provide and receive information in relation to patients and escalate as appropriate to registered nurse e.g., receive phone calls from patients and take messages for the pre-operative practitioners

About usLiverpool 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 usthe 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/556197652Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdfDate posted20 February 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salaryxc2xa324,071 to xc2xa325,674 a year per annumContractFixed termDuration12 monthsWorking patternPart-time, Flexible workingReference number159-LWH-22-25Job locationsLiverpool Women's HospitalCrown StreetLiverpoolL8 7SSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist the registered nurse in the preparation of patients who will be attending for surgery. To carry out assigned tasks as delegated by the registered nurse including, taking bloods and basic observations.Please see attached job description Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo assist the registered nurse in the preparation of patients who will be attending for surgery. To carry out assigned tasks as delegated by the registered nurse including, taking bloods and basic observations.Please see attached job descriptionPerson SpecificationSkills, Knowledge & AptitudesEssential

• Prepared to undertake Personal Development & Training
• Understanding of Confidentiality

Qualifications & LearningEssential

• Good Basic Education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Manual Handling & Lifting
• Evidence of Professional / Vocational Development

ExperienceEssential

• Demonstrative experience in a similar role in a caring profession

Desirable

• Clerical experience

Personal AttributesEssential

• Good Communicator
• Self Confidence
• Good Time Keeper
• Commitment to Role & Service Development
• Professional, Caring and Considerate

Special RequirementsEssential

• Flexible working patterns
• Able to work Internal Rotation

Person SpecificationSkills, Knowledge & AptitudesEssential

• Prepared to undertake Personal Development & Training
• Understanding of Confidentiality

Qualifications & LearningEssential

• Good Basic Education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Manual Handling & Lifting
• Evidence of Professional / Vocational Development

ExperienceEssential

• Demonstrative experience in a similar role in a caring profession

Desirable

• Clerical experience

Personal AttributesEssential

• Good Communicator
• Self Confidence
• Good Time Keeper
• Commitment to Role & Service Development
• Professional, Caring and Considerate

Special RequirementsEssential

• Flexible working patterns
• Able to work Internal Rotation

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