Neonatal Assistant

We have opportunities for reliable, enthusiastic, patient centred and caring individuals to join our neonatal assistant team !

The desired candidate must have good communication skills, be able to demonstrate enthusiasm and have a caring and compassionate nature.

• To assist in the provision of the Liverpool Neonatal Partnership and contribute to the effective running of the neonatal units at LWH and AHCH
• To provide support to the professional staff by ensuring that the clinical environment is clean, organised and adequately stocked
• Responsible for the cleaning and storing of equipment
• To undertake reception / clerical duties as required
• To be an effective member of the neonatal team and contribute to the best possible use of resources
• Rotation within the Liverpool Neonatal Partnership

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 thespecialist 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

Key Responsibilities:

• To maintain adequate stock levels in the clinical areas within the identifying any shortfall Liverpool Neonatal Partnership to the unit managers
• 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 Managers.
• 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 monitor the temperature of all fridges / freezers and report any problems to unit manager / shift leader – defrost and clean as per schedule
• To assist in maintaining the cleanliness of staff sitting area
• To ensure that the parental accommodation is maintained to the agreed standard
• Answer telephone / intercom in a polite and courteous manner and deal appropriately with enquiries appropriately referring to the correct personnel
• Record any telephone laboratory results and ensure they are referred to the appropriate staff
• Maintain stationary supplies in the different areas of the unit, photocopy and replenish as required
• Input admission / discharge / transfer data into the computerised system
• Organise and file documentation and / or laboratory results in patients notes