Fertility Healthcare Assistant

at  Sims IVF

CLINICAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

The Healthcare Assistant will demonstrate competence in the areas below with training provided for clinic variation.
[The Training Log Book will detail each level of competency required]

LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS

· Understands EU Cell and Tissue Directive and the clinic responsibility regarding screening couples.
· Data Protection/Confidentiality – understands and takes personal responsibility by following established policies and procedures
· Obtaining Consent – understands and takes personal responsibility by following established policies and procedures

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The main objective of the Fertility Health Care Assistant role is to work as a key part of a multidisciplinary IVF team to provide excellent patient care for individuals and couples in aspects of fertility treatment. Patient care must be the priority of every HCA working in Sims IVF clinic. The patient must be at the centre of everything the HCA does.
The role holder must achieve excellence in patient care, investigation consultation,
Phlebotomy, Cannulation, assisting at theatre procedure and pre/post-operative care in theatre/recovery and the scanning department.
The following key attributes should be demonstrated:
· Active Listening
· Good verbal and non-verbal communication
· Respect and Empathy
· Professionalism
· Open-mindedness
· Friendliness