Total 15 Junior Executive level Health / Beauty / Fitness job vacancies in Blackpool, FY3 8NR

Duties and Responsibilities To provide patient education and health promotion To undertake NHS health checks in the community face to face with patients Work to attain the service KPIs and targets Ensure all patient contact is recorded in a timely manner on the IT systems to enable tracking of patient outcomes, both in real-time to support ongoing intervention planning and retrospectively to understand the impact of the service To ensure mandatory training is kept up to date Acknowledge and accommodate barriers to communication and understanding including speech, hearing, language, and emotion. Flexibility in attending organised educational updates and eagerness to expand on current knowledge base and cascading new educational information to colleagues whenever possible Inform the Clinical Manager of any untoward incidents Work within all relevant policies and procedural guidelines e.g., infection control, safeguarding, chaperoning and risk management The above list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be fully comprehensive and may be amended to take account of changing circumstances or requirements following consultation with the post holder. Education and In Service Training Be fully conversant in all the clinical computer systems used within FCMS Attend relevant study/induction days, seminars, courses etc, for individual development and for the benefit of the service. Where necessary relevant training in the operation of new or unfamiliar equipment, software or procedures will be provided or arranged. Confidentiality In the course of your duties, you may have access to confidential information about patients, staff or health service business. On no account must such information be divulged to anyone who is not authorised to receive it. Confidentiality of information must be always preserved whether at or away from work. FCMS has in place a Whistle blowers Policy for staff wishing to express concerns. Data Protection Act, 1998 Carry out any requirements within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act, 1998. Health and Safety At Work Act, 1974 Observe all responsibilities and carry out all duties, whether general to all employees or specific to the post, relating to Health and Safety in accordance with the Practice and Departmental Safety Policies and any statutory requirements. Clinical & Corporate Governance/Quality Assurance All employees are expected to comply with the clinical and corporate governance arrangements of FCMS. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of the work, and standard of care, which they individually provide. It is their duty to seek to attain the highest standards achievable both individually and collectively within their knowledge, skills and resources available to them. Outside Employment/Outside Interests If you have other work or outside interests, this must not conflict with your duties and responsibilities of your attendance for work as an employee of the Practice. It is a condition of appointment that you must inform your manager before taking up of any private practice, work for outside agencies or other employers, other work for this Practice (including bank work), voluntary work or outside interests you have or propose to have. This is to ensure there is no question of it creating a conflict of interest with your NHS duties. You must also therefore seek your manager's approval before taking on any such other work or outside interest at any time after entering employment. Working Time Directive You are required to comply with the regulations governing working time and to any locally agreed associated arrangements. Harassment and Bullying The Practice condemns all forms of harassment and bullying and is actively seeking to promote a work place where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias. Equal Opportunities In all the foregoing text any reference to one gender whether direct or implied equally includes the opposite gender unless specifically stated to be otherwise. Fire Training Each member of the staff has a statutory obligation to attend a Fire Lecture each year. It is the responsibility of each member of staff to ensure that they comply with this legal requirement. No Smoking Policy FCMS has a no smoking policy Disclosure/Criminal Record (DBS) This post will be subject to enhanced disclosure under DBS and is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exemption 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. This will require three forms of valid ID to be produced and verified. The onboarding process is also subject to an Occupational Health check, suitable professional references and eligibility to work in the UK (with the requirement to provide relevant documentation as evidence). Disability Confident Employer - As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staffto share this commitment. You will be expected to fulfil your mandatory safeguarding training at the level applicable to this role.

Maintain high standards of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and be personally responsible for your actions following the Trusts 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 We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles,or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

We are looking to recruit caring and enthusiastic healthcare assistants to join Ward 12.

You need to have excellent communication skills, as our patients are often complex and require you to be patient, understanding and hard working.




You will be required to liaise with the multi disciplinary team to ensure needs are identified and communicated effectively so that safe decisions are made around patient care and discharge needs to promote safe and speedy discharges to an appropriate destination.

Our aim is to be a Centre of Excellence and we are proud of the care we provide. We want to continue to build on this by adding passionate, kind and caring people to our team with common goals - To use the latest pathways and evidence based care, using all the community therapy support networks available to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported.

You will be encouraged and supported to gain new skills and to be actively involved in change improvement and being a champion for an area of care that you feel interested in. You should also be committed to and have evidence of continuing professional development.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants apply.

Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career.

As a Trust we are committed to:

Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staffing
Real equality of opportunity
Continual development and learning for all staff
Achieving a work-life balance

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

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.


This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Aug 2024

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Job Title: 12 month fixed term secondment Band 6 Junior sister, Emergency DepartmentGrade: Band 6Reports to: ED Department co-ordinatorAccountable to: Matron/Head nurseJob Purpose: Accountable within the team for ensuring that thestandard of nursing care is of a high level, quality beingof prime importance. Ensure adherence to agree Trustpolicies. Primarily to provide emergency nursing tochildren and their families attending A&E and to supportprovision of care to all client groups. Provide support tothe junior nursing team providing clinical/safeguardingsupervision.Infection prevention and control:The post holder must comply with all relevant policies,procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrolJOB ROLEA. MANAGING ACTIVITIESA1. Maintain activities to meet requirementsA1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld.A1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and membersof the multidisciplinary team following the Trusts policy.A1.3 Adhere to the Control of Infection policy.A1.4 Maintain knowledge of all department emergency procedures,equipment and major incident plan.A1.5 Participate in the deployment of a mobile team in the pre hospital caresetting.A1.6 Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.A1.7 Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment. A2. Manage activities to meet requirementsA2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents and losses

A Vacancy at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Vacancies for Paediatric band 6 junior sister - Emergency Department

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 12 month fixed term secondment for a band 6 paediatric junior sister position 37.5 hours per week





Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team, working within a designated children’s area in the Emergency Department. This is a fully rotational post and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays to ensure that there is 24 hour paediatric nursing cover at all times within the Emergency Department.



Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.

We can offer you,
• A modern department with separate paediatric facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs.
• Clinical/safeguarding supervision
• Team working in all areas of the department.







Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job Title: 12 month fixed term secondment Band 6 Junior sister, Emergency Department
Grade: Band 6
Reports to: ED Department co-ordinator
Accountable to: Matron/Head nurse
Job Purpose: Accountable within the team for ensuring that the
standard of nursing care is of a high level, quality being
of prime importance. Ensure adherence to agree Trust
policies. Primarily to provide emergency nursing to
children and their families attending A&E and to support
provision of care to all client groups. Provide support to
the junior nursing team providing clinical/safeguarding
supervision.
Infection prevention and control:
The post holder must comply with all relevant policies,
procedures and training on infection prevention and
control
JOB ROLE
A. MANAGING ACTIVITIES
A1. Maintain activities to meet requirements
A1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld.
A1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and members
of the multidisciplinary team following the Trust’s policy.
A1.3 Adhere to the Control of Infection policy.
A1.4 Maintain knowledge of all department emergency procedures,
equipment and major incident plan.
A1.5 Participate in the deployment of a mobile team in the pre hospital care
setting.
A1.6 Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.
A1.7 Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment. A2. Manage activities to meet requirements
A2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents and losses


This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Aug 2024

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Experienced Health Care Assistant – Hours are flexible (holiday pay included) – DAYS

If you are looking for a new, exciting career and have experience in Care, Phoenix Care Staff is the place for you!
We are looking for a reliable and experienced Healthcare Assistant, ideally to start work straight away. We work with a variety of trusted care providers, within the local area. This role will involve providing things such as living support, personal care, and everyday care to service users.
At Total Care Staff it’s important to us to have a good relationship with our premium clients. Phoenix is a family run business, which seeks to provide the best quality of carers to a wide variety of those clients.

Competitive starting pays of £11.44, with the possibility of growth.

Duties:
• General Housekeeping
• Personal care – helping residents to wash/shower and dress
• Talking to residents to help them feel less anxious
• Making and changing beds
• Serving food, or helping people to eat
• Using moving/handling equipment

Benefits of working for us:
• Holiday pay
• Pension Scheme
• 24/7 support
• Refresher training if requested
• Flexible working hours
• Uniform provided

We look forward to hearing from you.
If interested, please apply with us today via or speak to us directly on 01772 282 830

Experienced Health Care Assistant – Hours are flexible (holiday pay included) – DAYS

If you are looking for a new, exciting career and have experience in Care, Phoenix Care Staff is the place for you!
We are looking for a reliable and experienced Healthcare Assistant, ideally to start work straight away. We work with a variety of trusted care providers, within the local area. This role will involve providing things such as living support, personal care, and everyday care to service users.
At Total Care Staff it’s important to us to have a good relationship with our premium clients. Phoenix is a family run business, which seeks to provide the best quality of carers to a wide variety of those clients.

Competitive starting pays of £11.44, with the possibility of growth.

Duties:
• General Housekeeping
• Personal care – helping residents to wash/shower and dress
• Talking to residents to help them feel less anxious
• Making and changing beds
• Serving food, or helping people to eat
• Using moving/handling equipment

Benefits of working for us:
• Holiday pay
• Pension Scheme
• 24/7 support
• Refresher training if requested
• Flexible working hours
• Uniform provided

We look forward to hearing from you.
If interested, please apply with us today via or speak to us directly on 01772 282 830

Job Title: Band 6 Junior sister, Emergency DepartmentGrade: Band 6Reports to: ED Department co-ordinatorAccountable to: Matron/Head nurseJob Purpose: Accountable within the team for ensuring that thestandard of nursing care is of a high level, quality beingof prime importance. Ensure adherence to agree Trustpolicies. Primarily to provide emergency nursing tochildren and their families attending A&E and to supportprovision of care to all client groups. Provide support tothe junior nursing team providing clinical/safeguardingsupervision.Infection prevention and control:The post holder must comply with all relevant policies,procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrolJOB ROLEA. MANAGING ACTIVITIESA1. Maintain activities to meet requirementsA1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld.A1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and membersof the multidisciplinary team following the Trusts policy.A1.3 Adhere to the Control of Infection policy.A1.4 Maintain knowledge of all department emergency procedures,equipment and major incident plan.A1.5 Participate in the deployment of a mobile team in the pre hospital caresetting.A1.6 Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.A1.7 Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment. A2. Manage activities to meet requirementsA2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents and losses

Vacancies for Paediatric band 6 junior sister - Emergency Department

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 paediatric junior sister position 37.5 hours per week





Successful applicants will join an established paediatric nursing team, working within a designated children’s area in the Emergency Department. This is a fully rotational post and will be a shift pattern of days, nights, weekends and public holidays to ensure that there is 24 hour paediatric nursing cover at all times within the Emergency Department.



Blackpool has an extremely busy Emergency Department, treating patients who present with a variety of health care needs. The learning and development opportunities are vast. We consider the Department to be an innovative and creative environment for those nurses pursuing a career in Emergency nursing.

We can offer you,
• A modern department with separate paediatric facilities.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development supported by our own programmes tailored to meet your needs.
• Clinical/safeguarding supervision
• Team working in all areas of the department.







Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Job Title: Band 6 Junior sister, Emergency Department
Grade: Band 6
Reports to: ED Department co-ordinator
Accountable to: Matron/Head nurse
Job Purpose: Accountable within the team for ensuring that the
standard of nursing care is of a high level, quality being
of prime importance. Ensure adherence to agree Trust
policies. Primarily to provide emergency nursing to
children and their families attending A&E and to support
provision of care to all client groups. Provide support to
the junior nursing team providing clinical/safeguarding
supervision.
Infection prevention and control:
The post holder must comply with all relevant policies,
procedures and training on infection prevention and
control
JOB ROLE
A. MANAGING ACTIVITIES
A1. Maintain activities to meet requirements
A1.1 Ensure all policies/protocols/standards are upheld.
A1.2 Maintain Health and Safety for all staff, patients, visitors and members
of the multidisciplinary team following the Trust’s policy.
A1.3 Adhere to the Control of Infection policy.
A1.4 Maintain knowledge of all department emergency procedures,
equipment and major incident plan.
A1.5 Participate in the deployment of a mobile team in the pre hospital care
setting.
A1.6 Attend yearly updates for all statutory training.
A1.7 Maintain a healthy, safe and productive work environment. A2. Manage activities to meet requirements
A2.1 Report and document accidents, incidents and losses


This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We are looking to recruit caring and enthusiastic healthcare assistants to join the new and upcoming Acute Frailty Unit.

You need to have excellent communication skills, as our patients are often complex and require you to be patient, understanding and hard working.




You will be required to liaise with the multi disciplinary team to ensure needs are identified and communicated effectively so that safe decisions are made around patient care and discharge needs to promote safe and speedy discharges to an appropriate destination.

Our aim is to be a Centre of Excellence and we are proud of the care we provide. We want to continue to build on this by adding passionate, kind and caring people to our team with common goals - To use the latest pathways and evidence based care, using all the community therapy support networks available to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported.

You will be encouraged and supported to gain new skills and to be actively involved in change improvement and being a champion for an area of care that you feel interested in. You should also be committed to and have evidence of continuing professional development.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants apply.

Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career.

As a Trust we are committed to:

Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staffing
Real equality of opportunity
Continual development and learning for all staff
Achieving a work-life balance

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

We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.


This advert closes on Wednesday 3 Jul 2024

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Maintain high standards of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and be personally responsible for your actions following the Trusts 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 We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles,or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

A Vacancy at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


Band 2 Healthcare assistant Are you a Health Care Assistant looking for a new challenge?

Ward 12 is seeking the right candidate to join their team.

Ward 12 are looking for bright, innovative, caring and compassionate Health Care Assistants to join their friendly team of staff who are dedicated to providing excellent patient-centred care. If you are highly motivated and committed to delivering excellent standards of patient care and will embrace our Trust values then we would love to hear from you. We work closely as a multidisciplinary team to provide the best outcomes for each individual and their families.

In return you will be supported to progress in your career; through opportunities of training, Care Certificate completion and appraisals.

This is a fully rotational position, covering all shifts all days of the week.

This vacancy will close as soon as we have sufficient numbers so Please apply as soon as possible.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom's largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it's not just a good place to work; it's a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description & Person Specification before submitting your application.




This advert closes on Thursday 27 Jun 2024

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Assistant Psychologist to join the Children and Young People’s Psychological Service (CYPPS), Blackpool. CYPPS is a uni-disciplinary service of Clinical Psychologists who aim to deliver high quality innovative psychological solutions with service users through consultation, parent workshops, and individual, systemic/family and group work.

Your role within the service will be to support psychological assessment and deliver manualised psychological interventions under supervision. You will also support audit, service development and service evaluation.

We are a small, supportive team; you would have opportunities to shadow clinical work and develop your own skills. The service is co-located with other Children’s Services working on the Fylde Coast and there is ample opportunity to meet and work with other Assistant Psychologists and engage with cross-service working.

Whitegate Health Centre is well located for the M55 motorway and bus routes and there is free parking available 5 minutes from the building.

Annual leave starts at 27 days a year plus bank holidays


• To support the professional and psychological care of clients within the service; providing psychological assessment and manualised psychological interventions.
• To assist in the implementation of audit and research projects, such as outcome measure research, across the Service. To assist in the administration and interpretation of research related measures, collation and recording of statistics and production of relevant reports.
• All work and actions take place under the management and supervision of practitioner psychology staff according to an agreed plan and associated goals within parameters set out by departmental policies and procedures.
• Formal supervision with a named member of practitioner psychology staff to take place on a weekly basis, with regular opportunities for informal contact for guidance and advice.

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.
The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.
Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.
For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.


Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.


This advert closes on Tuesday 14 May 2024

We are seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join our Secondary Care Services based in our dermatology clinics with in the Blackpool area, assisting the Dermatologists. If you would like to be a part of a team that really makes a difference, I would love to hear from you. You will be working within our Dermatology Services our Clinics, you will be trained to assist the Doctors This is a Full Time role working 40 hours per week, over 5 days, this can include some weekends. You will never be required to more than your allocated 40 hours per week unless you request to work overtime. Shifts can start from 8am and finish no later than 8pm. Role Requirements Undertakes task and duties delegated by the clinical and management teams Undertaking procedures such as blood pressure and new patient checks Ordering supplies and equipment Sterilisation of equipment Basic literacy and numeracy skills Basic computer experience What we can offer to you Excellent work / Life balance Supportive environment 25 days holiday plus bank holidays An extra day off to celebrate your birthday! NHS Discount & Support Schemes Employee Assistance Program Who we are We are a growing organisation that have been operating within the NHS since 2006 offering both Primary and Secondary care services with a forward-thinking, dynamic approach to patient healthcare, we are pioneers in a range of projects, from genomics to digital healthcare services, focused on delivering a better patient experience

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team in the Ward 2 General Medical 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. As a health care assistant within the team, your 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.

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. As a health care assistant within the team, your 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.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents – it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.



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.



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


This advert closes on Thursday 14 Dec 2023

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