Job summary
Part time (28.5 hours per week) - Monday to Friday 8am-4.30pm, rota for weekend cover.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Hewitt Fertility team at Knutsford 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 patient support, direct care, obtaining blood samples and Chaperoning. There are some elements of administration work.

The post holder will work as part of a team and support the organisation in delivering care at the highest standard. The post holder will be an ambassador for the 6 C's culture for compassionate care - Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Commitment and Courage. There will be a requirement to supervise and teach non-registered staff and support new staff with the guidance of the senior team members.

Main duties of the job
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 doctors and qualified nursing staff with the provision of high quality evidence based and individualised care of patients. To provide care and support for 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.

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

• Assist general bed making, cleaning beds and lockers, trolleys and preparing for new admissions including the making up of theatre beds and associated paperwork.
• To undertake and be responsible for routine tasks under the supervision of the qualified nurse / midwife e.g. preparation of notes and equipment on the ward / clinic
• Ensure security of patient valuables are locked away in accordance with hospital procedures.
• Support and provide day to day care in assisting patients with concerns and escorting to various Trust departments when required
• Assisting in the movement of patients as and when required using appropriate equipment when and where necessary.
• Accurately perform and record generic patient records e.g. baseline observations including blood pressure temperature, respirations, weight, height, urinalysis, pregnancy testing
• Maintain fluid intake and output charts where required
• Obtaining specimens as requested including phlebotomy for patients/partners
• Maintain daily ward statistics including admissions and discharges as required and entering on appropriate systems.
• Assess, prioritise and organise patient needs and attend to accordingly, and to keep patients informed and reassured at all times under supervision.
• Proactively respond to the needs of the patient / partner.
• Provide and receive information in relation to patients / partner and escalate as appropriate to qualified nurse or consultant
• 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 / partner / carers / colleagues.
• Order and manage general ward stock levels.
• Answer the telephone and convey messages when required using effective communication skills
• Assist with ward inductions and development of others as instructed.
• Decontamination of equipment as required and ensuring infection control measures are adhered to and appropriate associated paperwork is completed.
• To act as chaperone in accordance with Trust policies
• Reporting any repairs promptly to relevant department.
• Any other reasonable duties required by management.

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or Care Certificate or working towards this
• Evidence of professional/vocational development

Desirable

• Maths and English pass at GCSE or Functional Skills

Previous Experience
Essential

• Demonstrative experience of working in a similar role in a caring profession

Desirable

• Clerical experience

Skills
Essential

• Venepuncture
• Ability to record and act on NEWS scores
• Height/weight/BMI measurement
• Assisting with procedures undertaken by registered staff
• Clear concise documentation and record keeping
• Safe moving and handling
• Maintaining dignity and respect

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 (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: Hewitt Fertility Centre Knutsford, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, WA16 8ZR, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.liverpoolwomens.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Department Manager
Joe Nightingale
Joe.Nightingale@lwh.nhs.uk
01517021666

Details
Date posted: 22 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year
per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 159-LWH-242-26
Job locations: Hewitt Fertility Centre Knutsford, Mobberley Road, Knutsford, WA16 8ZR, United Kingdom

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