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Healthcare Assistant Fetal Medicine Unit

Posting date:	02 September 2025
Salary:	£24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£24937.00 - £26598.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	16 September 2025
Location:	Liverpool, L8 7SS
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	C9159-25-0171

Summary

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