Nursing Assistant

Barts Health Nhs Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support fertility investigations and treatments. You will assist in clinical duties in the IVF theatre, outpatient clinics, and perform housekeeping tasks. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of clinical experience and NVQ Level 3 in Health. The role involves close collaboration with Registered Nurses. Preferred candidates are female due to the sensitivity of the work. Apply today for a rewarding career in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
• Ability to provide high-standard, patient-centred care.
• Capable of monitoring and anticipating patients’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the IVF theatre, procedure rooms, and recovery area.
• Chaperone and support outpatient clinics.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses and the administrative team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proactive approach

Basic IT competence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Nursing Assistant to support the multidisciplinary team caring for couples undergoing fertility investigations and treatments. The role involves clinical duties in IVF theatre, procedure rooms, and recovery areas, as well as chaperoning, outpatient clinics, and general housekeeping. The assistant will work closely with Registered Nurses and the administrative team to manage patient communication and ensure high levels of nursing support access.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the IVF theatre, procedure rooms and recovery area.
• Chaperone and support outpatient clinics.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with Registered Nurses and the administrative team to manage patient communications.
• Ensure a high level of access to nursing support for patients.
• Monitor and anticipate patients’ needs within the boundaries of the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority (HFEA) guidelines.
• Work under the direction of qualified nurses to undertake nursing administrative duties and implement clinical care planned by Registered Professionals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health (or equivalent).
• Basic IT competence.
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide high‑standard, patient‑centred care.
• Proactive approach to monitoring and anticipating patients’ needs.

Preferred

• Female candidates are preferred because of the sensitivity of the work.

Equal Opportunities

As an Equal Opportunities Employer we actively support applications from individuals who apply under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme and will process your application as appropriate. We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received and we regret that we are unable to provide notification if your application is unsuccessful.