Job summary
To assist in the provision of the service and contribute to the effective running of the Ward, ensuring they contribute towards a quality patient experience. To assist doctors and qualified nursing staff with the provision of high quality evidence based and individualised care of patients being cared for within the gynaecology division.

To provide care and support to relatives and carers who are attending the Ward or associated Departments. The applicant is expected to be an effective member of the team and contribute to the best possible use of resources.

Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gynaecology Inpatient Ward, for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide care for a mixed patient group. You will assist in the provision of the service and contribute to the effective running of the Department ensuring you contribute towards a quality patient experience. To assist doctors and qualified nursing / midwifery staff with the provision of high-quality evidence based and individualised care of patients.

The role is varied and involves providing holistic patient care/support, direct care, obtaining blood samples and chaperoning. Please refer to the job description for full information and suitability for the post.

The post is rotational with variable shifts which are 11.5 hours shifts worked as long days, nights and weekends.

About us
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.

Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification.

• Assist general bed making, cleaning beds and lockers, bedpans, trolleys and preparing for new admissions including the making up of theatre beds.
• Carrying out patients observations and various clinical skills such as venepuncture and cannulation.
• To undertake and be responsible for routine tasks under the supervision of the qualified Nurse preparation of notes and equipment on the ward / clinics.
• Ensure security of patient valuables are locked away in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Support and provide day to day care in assisting patients needs such as personal hygiene, catheter care and escorting to various Trust departments when required.
• Establish and notify of any dietary requirement to the relevant qualified nurse and liaising with the catering team when required.
• Assisting in the movement of patients as and when required using appropriate equipment when and where necessary.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Learning
Essential

• Good Basic Education
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Desirable

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

Experience
Desirable

• Demonstrative experience in a similar role in a caring profession
• Clerical experience

Personal Attributes
Essential

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

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes
Essential

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

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.

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.

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.