About this role
Job summary
We are excited to have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, organised individual to join our team on Antenatal Clinic here at Whittington Health. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of Antenatal Clinic, including room allocation, equipment maintenance and daily checks, including emergency equipment and environmental audits. You must have NHS experience as a healthcare support worker and have administration skills, and be confident with computer systems.
Main duties of the job
Manage the referrals to Obstetric services submitted via Anglia Ice.
Maintain the daily/weekly pharmacy order in collaboration with the midwives and pharmacy staff.
Participate in the preparation for elective caesarean sections- taking swabs etc.
Support the clinical activity of the Antenatal Clinic- performing skills within the scope of a band 4 MSW.
Manage the telephone enquiries to Antenatal Clinic as well as online enquiries, as part of the MDT.
Please refer to the job description and person specification for more details.
About us
Whittington Health serves a richly diverse population and works hard to ensure that all our services are fair and equally accessible to everyone. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the way we look after our staff. We aim to employ a workforce which is as representative as possible of this population, so we are open to the value of differences in age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, race, sexual orientation, and religion or belief. The Trust believes that as a public sector organisation we have an obligation to have recruitment, training, promotion and other formal employment policies and procedures that are sensitive to these differences. We think that by doing so, we are better able to treat our patients as well as being a better place to work.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please review the attached documents for the full job description and person specification.
This is a hybrid role with both clinical, patient facing duties and administrative support tasks.
The post holder is expected to assist the MDT with clinical tasks such as the taking of observations, phlebotomy, and carbon monoxide measurement. Administrative tasks will include the safe and efficient management of referrals to obstetric services, closely collaborating with the obstetric consultant team and specialist midwives.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications Essential
Educated to GCSE A* - C level (or equivalent) in English, Maths and IT Commitment to in-house training including undertaking Care Certificate if not already completed Has an NVQ (or equivalent) in a health and social care related subject at Level 3 or above
Skills and Abilities Essential
Strong written and verbal communication skills: including IT, written and oral Approachable manner with excellent interpersonal skills Ability to identify, respond to and evaluate own learning needs. Ability to work without direct supervision Understanding of the role and own professional boundaries and limitations Able to identify when to escalate issues/concerns Clinical skills competencies including adult observations and venepuncture Ability to work as part of a team
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Experience of work in a healthcare setting. Evidence of Continuing Personal and Professional Development.
Personal Qualities Essential
Shows a willingness to learn new things. Demonstrates an adaptable and flexible approach towards their work. Committed to the development of excellent quality services. Awareness of Equal Opportunities and Valuing Diversity
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Whittington Hospital NHS Trust
Address Whittington Health
Magdala Avenue
London
N19 5NF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)