Responsibilities
* Assist the registered nurse in the care of patients undergoing fertility investigations and treatment. Carry out assigned tasks as delegated by the registered nurse, including acting as a chaperone when required during medical examinations or procedures and/or ultrasound scan, and undertaking routine clerical duties.
* 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.
* Prepare and tidy rooms prior to and following procedures.
* Deal with phone queries and participate in the phone service provided by nursing staff, redirecting to relevant departments as required.
* Check case notes and book patients’ treatment.
* 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 documents as required.
* Keep the work areas and equipment clean and tidy in line with Health & Safety policies.
* Prepare and serve light refreshments as required to patients following oocyte collections.
* Assist with the maintenance of ward stock and put away ward stores.
* Input data onto the hospital and IDS systems; prepare case-notes for clinic appointments.
* Establish good relationships with staff and volunteers; comply with all departmental standard operating procedures as appropriate.
The post holder may be required to work at the Liverpool site or within any of the satellite or transport centres as required. This role is advertised in line with internal staff policies. See attached job description for further details.
Notes: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 p.a. as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.
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