Healthcare Assistant - Part time

The Fertility Partnership; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading fertility service provider is seeking a Health Care Assistant in Maidenhead. The role involves supporting patients throughout their fertility journey, including phlebotomy and administrative tasks. Candidates should have prior experience as a Health Care Assistant, a strong interest in Women’s Health, and good communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered with part-time hours of 25 per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dual contribution pension scheme

27 Days holiday + Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant.
• Desirable experience in Fertility Clinic or Outpatients department.
• Desirable phlebotomy skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality care to meet patient needs.
• Develop skills in the instruction and care of couples throughout treatment.
• Perform phlebotomy and assist in theatre and recovery.
• Manage patient treatment cycles and assist nursing staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Phlebotomy skills

IT literacy

Interest in Women’s Health

Job description

We at TFP, are looking for brilliant minds and passionate hearts to help us shape the future of fertility. We are one of the largest fertility service providers in Europe operating our IVF clinics and egg/sperm freezing banks in the UK, Poland and Netherlands. We have embarked on the mission to use technology to provide patients with a memorable best-in-class fertility journey that leads to the best outcome starting a family!

At TFP, we offer all our patients the care, understanding and expertise that help to bring dreams to life. We are passionate about what we do, which reflects our commitment to creating lives and changing lives.

Science research and innovation are key to how we work and have led to us pioneering fertility treatment for more than 35 years. Many of our clinicians are internationally renowned specialists and we regularly share knowledge across our clinics to further improve our success. Join us at TFP Fertility, where your passion and expertise can contribute to our legacy of excellence.

The Role

The post-holder will work under the remit of the specialist nurses, working within the clinic. Main duties are working with the nursing team to support patients on their fertility journey from assisting with initial investigations right through to being present at events following treatments. Other tasks include a wide range of administrative skills to book patients in for treatment, generate treatment plans and ensure all documentation is complete ensuring regulatory requirements are met. This role is also a very practical role requiring a dynamic individual who is competent to assist with procedures throughout that journey to include theatre running, phlebotomy and many more tasks.

Permanent part time position working 25 hours per week.

The Location

Thames Valley Fertility (TVF) was established in 2017, and due to the passion, expertise and reputation of our team, has already grown into a leading fertility clinic. Providing treatment to both NHS and private patients, TVF performs approximately 550 fresh cycles and 450 frozen cycles per year. Offering a full suite of treatment and diagnostic services, including PGT. Conveniently located on the outskirts of Maidenhead, adjacent to junction 8/9 of the M4, there is ample free parking for staff and patients at the front of the building.

Key Responsibilities

• You will be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high quality care to meet the needs of the patients’
• Under direction, you will develop skills in the instruction, advice and care of couples throughout their treatment process. This involves clinical, theatre and recovery roles
• Phlebotomy
• Patient contact - in person, on the telephone and via email
• Complete patient and group paperwork on time and with accuracy
• Assisting in theatre and recovery
• Other duties as instructed by your line manager
• Administration for management of patient treatment cycles and to assist nursing staff as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant
• IT literate
• Interest in Women’s Health
• Good communication skills
• Previous experience in Fertility Clinic or Outpatients department desirable
• Phlebotomy skills desirable

Location: TFP Thames Valley Fertility - Maidenhead

Working Hours: 25 hours per week

Monday to Friday

Weekend working required at approximately 1:4

Salary: Competitive (Depending on experience)

Pension: Dual contribution pension scheme

Holiday Entitlement: 27 Days + Bank holidays