Neonatal Clinical Support Assistant

Liverpool Womens NHS Foundation Trust; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Neonatal Assistant for their neonatal unit. The role involves supporting clinical staff by ensuring a clean and organized environment, stocking supplies, and maintaining equipment. This non-clinical position requires good communication skills and previous caring experience. Flexible working patterns available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caring profession.
• Clerical experience is beneficial.
• Evidence of Professional Vocational Development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate stock levels in clinical areas.
• Clean clinical equipment and ensure proper storage.
• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of the neonatal unit.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Good Basic Education

Job description

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.

Liverpool Women's has an excellent reputation and is a centre of excellence. It is an exciting environment to work in and a great place to develop your career for many years to come.

We invite you to review why Liverpool Women's Hospital is a great place to work: https://vimeo.com/556197652

We reserve the right to close any vacancies from further applications when we have received sufficient applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply without delay if you wish to be considered for this role.

Job overview

This is a NON - CLINICAL role - there is no contact with babies.
Successful candidates will support the clinical staff by assisting in the
provision of the service and contribute to the effective running of the
neonatal unit. They will provide support to the professional staff by
ensuring that the clinical environment is clean, organised and
adequately stocked, that equipment is cleaned effectively and stored
properly.

There will be a maybe a need to undertake reception / clerical duties as required
and to be an effective member of the neonatal team contributing to the
best possible use of resources.

Main duties of the job

The Neonatal Unit at Liverpool Women's Hospital is recruiting staff for
Neonatal Assistant Band 2 positions
This is a NON - CLINICAL role - there is no contact with babies.
Successful candidates will support the clinical staff by assisting in the
provision of the service and contribute to the effective running of the
neonatal unit. They will provide support to the professional staff by
ensuring that the clinical environment is clean, organised and
adequately stocked, that equipment is cleaned effectively and stored
properly.
There will be a need to undertake reception / clerical duties as required
and to be an effective member of the neonatal team contributing to the
best possible use of resources.
You must possess excellent communication skills and demonstrate the
ability to work in partnership with parents and the multidisciplinary team.
Shift Pattern: currently covering 08.00 - 20.00 hrs 7 days / week but
may extend to night shifts in the future.
Full and Part time considered
For further details / informal visits contact:

Jackie Balmer Neonatal Matron ([e-mail])

Samantha Peters Education lead

Working for our organisation

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain adequate stock levels in the clinical areas, identifying any shortfalls to the unit manager
• To ensure that stock is rotated as required
• To clean clinical equipment in accordance with the Trust Infection Control policy and report any faults or service needs to Electrical Biomedical Engineers or the Unit Manager
• To maintain adequate levels of clean baby linen and clothes
• To ensure that all Resuscitaires and procedure trolleys are cleaned and stocked as required
• To maintain clean and organised storage areas / pharmacy room
• To ensure the safe disposal of all glass bottles in accordance with the Trust Health and Safety policy
• To defrost and clean fridges and freezers as per schedule
• To assist in maintaining the cleanliness of staff and parent sitting areas

• To ensure that the parental accommodation is maintained to the agreed standard with the OCS staff and that there is adequate supplies of clean linen available at all times

Person specification

Special Requirements

Essential criteria

• Flexible Working
• Able to work Internal Rotation

Personal Attributes

Essential criteria

• Good Communicator
• Good Time Keeper
• Commitment to role & service development
• Professional, Caring and Considerate

Experience

Essential criteria

• Previous experience in caring profession
• Clerical experience

Qualifications, Experience & Training

Essential criteria

• Good Basic Education

Desirable criteria

• Evidence of Professional Vocational Development

Skills, Knowledge & Aptitudes

Essential criteria

• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as a member of a Team
• Ability to work independently and under supervision
• Prepared to undertake Personal Development & Training
• Understanding of Confidentiality
• Willingness to further learn necessary skills and knowledge

Desirable criteria

• Computer literacy

Posts advertised to 'internal staff' are open to employees of hospitals within University Hospitals of Liverpool Group and you should confirm your employment within your application form.

Note: Under current Home Office Immigration Rules we are currently unable to offer right to work visa sponsorship for Band 2 and 3 roles with a salary of less than £25,000 pa as they do not meet the UK Visas & Immigration criteria.

Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust has a responsibility and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility and is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Trust policy requires the cost of DBS applications be recovered via salary. The amount of £21.50(standard) or £41.50(enhanced) can be deducted from salary, in manageable monthly instalments for up to 3 months following commencement in post. DBS applications submitted from 2nd December will be subject to the new DBS fee of £26.40 (standard) and £54.40 (Enhanced).

The Trust is committed to creating a well-managed,flexible working environment that supports staff & promotes welfare & development. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity;we value the contribution of individual talent, skills, knowledge and experience and aim for a workforce demography representative of the local community.We operate Zero Tolerance to aggression, violence, bullying and harassment.We will make reasonable adjustments to ensure our recruitment & selection process is accessible to all.Flexible Working applications will be considered.

If you are disabled and have special support needs in applying for a job, attending for an interview or in undertaking any tests as part of a selection process, please contact the Trust's recruitment team on 0151 7064666 and someone from that team will ensure that the recruiting manager is aware of your particular needs.

Please Note: new entrants to the NHS will normally commence on the first paypoint of the relevant band.

LWH has a responsibility & is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults & for ensuring that they are protected from harm. Every employee of the Trust has a responsibility & is duty bound always to act in the best interest of a child or adult about whom we may have concerns.

Liverpool Women's Hospital is committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. To this end, we particularly welcome applicants from racially minoritised backgrounds, who have a disability, or are members of the Armed Forces, Reservists or Veterans.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.
Documents to download

• Job Description & Person Specification (PDF, 224.6KB)
• Person Specification (PDF, 32.7KB)
• Risk ID (PDF, 504.6KB)
• Recruitment Pack (PDF, 9.7MB)