Job summary 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 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 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 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 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/556197652 Online brochure: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/media/4121/recruitment-pack-great-place-to-work-16pp-v4-final.pdf Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 159-LWH-22-25 Job locations Liverpool Women's Hospital Crown Street Liverpool L8 7SS Job description Job responsibilities To 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 description Job responsibilities To 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 Person Specification Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes Essential Prepared to undertake Personal Development & Training Understanding of Confidentiality Qualifications & Learning Essential Good Basic Education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience Desirable Manual Handling & Lifting Evidence of Professional / Vocational Development Experience Essential Demonstrative experience in a similar role in a caring profession Desirable Clerical experience Personal Attributes Essential Good Communicator Self Confidence Good Time Keeper Commitment to Role & Service Development Professional, Caring and Considerate Special Requirements Essential Flexible working patterns Able to work Internal Rotation Person Specification Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes Essential Prepared to undertake Personal Development & Training Understanding of Confidentiality Qualifications & Learning Essential Good Basic Education NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience Desirable Manual Handling & Lifting Evidence of Professional / Vocational Development Experience Essential Demonstrative experience in a similar role in a caring profession Desirable Clerical experience Personal Attributes Essential Good Communicator Self Confidence Good Time Keeper Commitment to Role & Service Development Professional, Caring and Considerate Special Requirements Essential Flexible working patterns Able to work Internal Rotation 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 Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust Address Liverpool Women's Hospital Crown Street Liverpool L8 7SS Employer's website https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)