Job summary
- Main area
- 10
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 382-IMEC114-24
- Employer
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHSFT
- Town
- Blackpool
- Salary
- £22,383 pro rata per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/01/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Healthcare Assistant Ward 10
Band 2
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.
We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance.Ìý Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.Ìý
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Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistants to join one of our dedicated teams on Ward 10 at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
The successful candidate will be supported by both our nursing and medical team and essential training for the role will be provided.
You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and passionate about delivery of high quality care.Ìý As a health care assistant within theÌýteam,Ìýyour role will be assisting our patients with everyday tasks which involve maintaining a good oral intake, assisting with personal hygiene, and escorting patients to various procedures whilst also assisting both our medical and nursing teams deliver treatment.
ÌýThe team lends a fantastic place to learn and develop skills also to work alongside skilled health professionals who work within the multidisciplinary team.
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These positions are all fully rotational.Ìý
*PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*
Due to high numbers of applications this post may close before the initial closing date if enough suitable applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Health Care Assistant
Maintain high standards of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and be personally responsible for your actions following the Trust’s Policies and Procedures. Give and promote Health Promotion Education under the guidance of a Registered Nurse to the patient and carer in order to promote wellbeing and prevent further unnecessary hospital admissions. Ensure a high quality service is maintained by implementing Trust Clinical Governance Plans. Work as a member of the Multidisciplinary Team, and in conjunction with these other professionals promote a holistic model of care. Maintain accurate written and/or electronic records ensuring all legal requirements are met. Be prepared to work flexibly and to the needs of the service
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Working for our organisation
Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.
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As a Trust we are committed to:
- Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
- Real equality of opportunity.
- Continual development Ìýand learning for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance.
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We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.
The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the ÌýJob Description and main responsibilities, Please see the attached Job Description.
Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 2
Desirable criteria
- NVQ Level 2
Experience and Skills
Essential criteria
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting. Able to present factual information and refer questions to others
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy. The ability to communicate effectively in English
- An understanding of organisation of nursing care.
- Basic I.T. skills in E mail.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN as agreed by local protocols.
- Good attendance record
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable criteria
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant
Skills
Essential criteria
- The ability to communicate effectively in English
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Ana Goncalves
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01253 953410
- Additional information
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