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 provide direct clinical care to women and work alongside doctors and qualified midwifery staff with the provision of high quality evidence based and individualised care. To provide care and emotional support to women and families who are attending the Fetal Medicine Unit. The applicant is expected to be an effective member of the team and contribute to the best possible use of resources.
Essential
Desirable
Method of
Assessment
Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
o Prepared to undertake
o Personal
o Development &
o Training
o Understanding of Confidentiality
o Good communication skills, able to deal sensitively and professionally with parents and families
o Venepuncture
o Cannulation
Application and Interview
Qualifications and Learning
o Good Basic
o Education to GSCE level or equivalent
o NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience or working towards
Evidence of
Professional /
Vocational
Development
Application and Interview
Experience
o Experience in a similar role in a Caring Profession
Clerical experience
Application and Interview
Personal Attributes
o Good Communicator
o Self Confidence
o Good Time Keeper
o Commitment to Role & Service Development
o Professional, caring and considerate
o Able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, calm and professionalism at all times to patients, visitors and colleagues
o Able to build rapport with women and their families
Application and Interview
Special
Requirements
o Mon to Fri 0830 to 1630 shift pattern
Application and Interview
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.
For roles at Liverpool University Hospitals, visit their careers page .
UKVI guidelines prohibits sponsorship for all Band 2 posts. Guidelines state that many non-clinical posts are not eligible for sponsorship. Please use UKVI guidance on Skilled Worker Visas to determine your eligibility for sponsorship if you were to gain a conditional offer for this role.
* To be responsible for the cleaning and preparation of rooms and examination couches in between appointments. To include the cleaning of all probes used on Ultrasound Machines and replacement of bed roll.
* To be responsible for routine tasks under the supervision of the qualified midwife including:
o Preparation of notes and equipment in the department / clinics
o Transfer of samples to main reception or genetics laboratory
* Accurately perform and record generic patient records e.g. observations including blood pressure, temperature, respirations, weight, height, urinalysis, Hemocue.
* To be responsible for phlebotomy as required including the routine ordering, collection and documentation of specimens for women and partners
* To be responsible for filing of patient records as required
* Attend daily huddle and team meetings.
* Regularly assess FMU waiting room for cleanliness and transfer of notes to FMU hub after check in.
* Provide and receive information in relation to patients and escalate as appropriate to midwifery or consultant team
* Proactively respond to the needs of women admitted for day cases including offer of refreshments.
* Able to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, empathy, calm and professionalism all times to patients, visitors and colleagues.
* Ensure patient confidentiality at all times.
* Able to build rapport with patients and their families / Carers.
* Order and manage general ward stock levels and ensure adequate stock rotation.
* To be responsible for disposal and replenishment of sharps bins.
* Answer the telephone and convey messages when required. Effective use of communication skills
* Provide emotional support for patients attending the department that may be experiencing pregnancy loss or bereavement.
* Assist with ward inductions and development of others as instructed.
* To provide public health information to women and families including smoking cessation and safe sleep.
* To act as chaperone in accordance with Trust policies.
* To be responsible for the upkeep of all information packs and checklists
* Assist with the movement of patients as and when required using appropriate equipment when and where necessary.
* Reporting any repairs promptly to relevant department.
* Any other reasonable duties required by management.
* Able to work using own initiative when delivering care for women but has access to trained staff for direction, advice and support when required
* Organises and prioritises own work load.
* Supervises less experienced staff e.g. Student Midwives, Work Experience attendees, Volunteers
* To escort patients to other departments
* To assist with audits / research
* Ensure mandatory training is up to date at all times.
* Participate in additional training that will support the role for example: honeysuckle/bereavement care / ARC training
* Decontamination of equipment as required and ensuring infection control measures are adhered to. To include the following routine tasks:
Item
Clean after patient use or if visibly soiled
Trust Agreed responsibility
Frequency of cleaning
Sluice Sink
Health Care Assistant
OCS
Daily
Weighing scales
Health Care Assistant
Health Care Assistant
Daily
Drip Stand
Health Care Assistant
Health Care Assistant
Weekly
Medical Gas bottle
Health Care Assistant
Health Care Assistant
Weekly
Wheelchair
Health Care Assistant
OCS
Weekly
Drugs Trolleys (blood trolleys)
Health Care Assistant
Health Care Assistant
Weekly
Patient beds and trolley matresses
Health Care Assistant
OCS
Tops Daily
Frames Weekly
Toilets / toilet brushes
Health Care Assistant
OCS
Daily
Computers / phones / COWS
n/a
Health Care Assistant
Daily
Dishwashers
n/a
Health Care Assistant
Weekly
Fridges (Clinical and Food)
n/a
Health Care Assistant
Weekly
Kitchen cupboards including internal
n/a
Health Care Assistant
Monthly
Microwaves
n/a
Health Care Assistant
Weekly