About this role
Job summary
A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dignity and respect. The role involves both direct patient care and supporting the wider health care team.
Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.
Main duties of the job
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
About us
Blackpool Victoria Hospital provides health care services across the Fylde coast, Lancashire and south Cumbria area that is home to 1.6 million people.
A range of hospital services is provided to the 352,000 people living on the Fylde Coast and the estimated 18 million visitors who visit each year.
The Trust offers community health services to 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde , Wyre and north Lancashire, We also provide specialist regional care for cardiac and haematology patients.
Job description Job responsibilities
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE Essential
Experience of working with people
Desirable
Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES Essential
Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
Ability to perform ECGs
NVQ Level 3 in care Essential
Experience of working with people
Desirable
Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)
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.
Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)