# Healthcare Assistant - Gynaecology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant-gynaecology/49a10574-d66d-43c2-9b93-e9fdb01c4922 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-assistant-gynaecology/49a10574-d66d-43c2-9b93-e9fdb01c4922.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Liverpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Fixed term: 12 months (37.5 Hours per week) - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days excluding nights. Bank Holidays off.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-26T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T13:33:22.450Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merseyside/Liverpool/Liverpool_Womens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Gynaecology/Gynaecology-v8098317 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8098317?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/REMAX/contact ## Job Content ### Job overview Previous  applicants need not apply Full time (37.5 hours per week) - Long days only excluding Bank Holidays. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gynaecology Dayward  team 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  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 elements of clerical work,  Please refer to the job description for full information and suitability for the post. The post is Consists of long days only, applicate is not required to work nights or bank holidays due to the service need. 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. Previous  applicants need not apply ### Main duties of the job To assist in the provision of the service and contribute to the effective running of the day ward area  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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Assist in maintaining the clinical areas in cleaning patient areas  and preparing the rooms for new admissions. - To undertake and be responsible for routine tasks under the supervision of the qualified nurse e.g. preparation of notes and equipment in the department and clinic rooms - Data Correction and entry after training - Support the registration process and clerk duties - Ensure security of patient valuables are locked away in accordance with hospital procedures. - Support and provide care in assisting patient needs such as personal hygiene, support, 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. - Accurately perform and record generic patient records e.g. baseline observations including blood pressure temperature, respirations, weight, height, urinalysis, pregnancy testing - Venepuncture and cannulation - Maintain fluid intake and output charts - Obtaining specimens as requested including phlebotomy with the appropriate competency training. - Under supervision and with support prioritises and organises patients’ needs and attends to these accordingly. Keeping patients informed and reassured at all times - Proactively respond to the needs of the patient. - Provide and receive information in relation to patients and escalate as appropriate to qualified nurse . - 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 their families / Carers. - Answer the telephone and convey messages when required. - Effective use of 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. - To act as chaperone in accordance with Trust policies - Reporting any repairs promptly to relevant department. - Any other reasonable duties required by management. ## Job Details Previous applicants need not apply Full time (37.5 hours per week) - Long days only excluding Bank Holidays. An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Gynaecology Dayward team 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 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 elements of clerical work, Please refer to the job description for full information and suitability for the post. The post is Consists of long days only, applicate is not required to work nights or bank holidays due to the service need. 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. Previous applicants need not apply ## Job Description To assist in the provision of the service and contribute to the effective running of the day ward area 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. ## Responsibilities Assist in maintaining the clinical areas in cleaning patient areas and preparing the rooms for new admissions. To undertake and be responsible for routine tasks under the supervision of the qualified nurse e.g. preparation of notes and equipment in the department and clinic rooms Data Correction and entry after training Support the registration process and clerk duties Ensure security of patient valuables are locked away in accordance with hospital procedures. Support and provide care in assisting patient needs such as personal hygiene, support, 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. Accurately perform and record generic patient records e.g. baseline observations including blood pressure temperature, respirations, weight, height, urinalysis, pregnancy testing Venepuncture and cannulation Maintain fluid intake and output charts Obtaining specimens as requested including phlebotomy with the appropriate competency training. Under supervision and with support prioritises and organises patients’ needs and attends to these accordingly. Keeping patients informed and reassured at all times Proactively respond to the needs of the patient. Provide and receive information in relation to patients and escalate as appropriate to qualified nurse . 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 their families / Carers. Answer the telephone and convey messages when required. Effective use of 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. 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 ### Experience **Essential** - Demonstrative experience in a similar role in a Caring Profession **Desirable** - Clerical experience ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Good Communicator - Self Confidence - Good Timekeeper - Commitment to Role & Service Development - Professional, Caring and Considerate ### Special Requirements **Essential** - Flexible Working - Able to work Internal Rotation ### Qualifications & Learning **Essential** - Good Basic Education - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience **Desirable** - Manual Handling & Lifting - Evidence of Professional / Vocational Development ### Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes **Essential** - Prepared to undertake Personal Development & Training - Understanding of Confidentiality **Desirable** - Cannulation Venepuncture ## Documents - [lw logo (jpg, 709.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1363) - [risk id (pdf, 344.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10392197) - [recruitment pack (pdf, 9.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2490) - [recruitment documents (pdf, 834.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10392198) - [job description and person spec (pdf, 216.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10392196) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.