Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistants to join one of our dedicated team on the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) 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 theteam,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.
The teams have patients which are referred from a variety of places including A&E, AMU, G.P and outpatient Clinics and are referred to the teams with a variety of health conditions, these can be Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Endocrine, Infectious diseases, Stroke and Cardiology. The unit also gives opportunity to care for the older person with complex health conditions. The team lends a fantastic place to learn and develop skills also to work alongside skilled health professionals who work within the multidisciplinary team
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
About us
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.
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 and learning for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the Job 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.
Kim McGuire on 01253 956677 for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the Job 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.
Kim McGuire on 01253 956677 for further information
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed NVQ Level 2 course
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- 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
- The ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant
Esssential
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 2
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed NVQ Level 2 course
Desirable
Experience and Skills
Essential
- 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
- The ability to communicate effectively in English
Desirable
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant
Esssential
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 2
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
