About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Ward 14 for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will commence working on a busy surgical ward, caring for a variety of specialities including general surgery, ENT, urology and gynaecology. They will work closely with the registered nurses caring for pre and post- operative patients.
Please note that this vacancy may close early due to large number of applicants (please apply in first week). There is no sponsorship for this vacancy (not a skills shortage in this area). Interviews are face to face on site at Blackpool in our Assessment Centre
We are seeking highly enthusiastic and motivated individuals, with a passion for providing excellence within patient care, to join our team to help support the multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, holistic care to patients undergoing general, urology and ENT surgery. The Band 3 Health Care Assistant contributes to pre-operative and post-operative care whilst also carrying out delegated clinical tasks within their scope of practice.
SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Main duties of the job
Assist patients with daily personal care: hygiene, dressing, toileting, oral care, and continence needs. Monitor and record vital signs (NEWS2): temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. Perform various additional clinical activities such as blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, venepuncture and recording of ECGs. Support post-operative care, including monitoring wound sites, drain outputs, catheters, and stomas (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy). Assist in mobility and rehabilitation following extensive abdominal surgery. Support patients with dietary needs, including post-abdominal surgery requirements (e.g. low-residue diets, enteral feeding assistance). Assist in pain management by reporting pain scores and responding to patient discomfort under supervision. Chaperone patients during investigations (e.g. endoscopy prep, wound assessments, line insertions). Escort patients to theatre, imaging, and other departments as required.
About us
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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
To assist the registered nursing team in the provision of direct patient care within the scope of the staff members role.
To work alongside under the direct supervision and support of Nursing staff to deliver safe and effective patient care, to ensure individual patient needs are met.
To assist identifying individual patient needs within your scope of practice and work collaboratively with the nursing team to meet patient needs.
To demonstrate high standards in the delivery of patient care; set examples of and adhere to best practice within in Ward 14.
To maintain accurate documentation and records of patient care delivered; communicate and work collaboratively within Ward 14.
Person Specification
Essentential Essential
Willingness and ability to undertake the Care Certificate Basic I.T. skills NVQ level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
Experience working as a Healthcare assistant Care Certificate completion
Essential Essential
Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy Experience of working within a team Experience of working with people
Desirable
Experience working as a Healthcare assistant
Essential Essential
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 Good attendance record Able to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting Willingness to undertake role specific additional training Understand confidentiality and how it impacts patient care Basic I.T skills and able to operate Microsoft outlook
Desirable
Ability to perform ECG's Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen saturations etc) Ability to undertake venepuncture
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)