Clinical Assistant MAC

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team on the new Medical Assessment Centre (MAC), located within the Emergency Village. This is a purpose-built area set up to prevent unnecessary admissions and relieve the pressures of our busy Emergency Department. We see patients who have been referred by the GP/UCC and other community practitioners. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive role model to help provide a high standard of care on our busy MAC unit.

Please be aware that there is no sponsorship for this role; and that the interviews will be on Site at Blackpool (face to face only). Due to popularity this role may close after one week.

You will be responsible for seeing and treating medical, gynaecology, ophthalmology and ENT same day patients. Our aim will be to diagnose, treat and discharge our patients' home on the same day with appropriate follow ups as required or admit to the medical wards if required.

As a clinical Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the triage process where you would complete basic observations, risk assessments, full body maps, obtaining samples, IV Cannulation and blood sampling, transfer of patients and 12 Lead ECG recording. You will provide care and support for patients who are attending the unit.

You will need to be prepared to work flexibly to the needs of the service.

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

Main duties of the job

Main duties will include:

• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• ECG recording
• Baseline observations
• Urine sampling
• Record keeping
• Transfers
• Monitoring patients
• Catheterisation
• VBG testing
• Blood sugar monitoring
• Stocking and cleaning

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.

We are proud of the care we strive to provide, and we want to continue to build on this by the addition of passionate, kind and caring people to our teams. Using the latest pathways, evidence-based care and, using all the community therapy support networks available to us to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported. We are looking for people who strongly align with our Trust values and share common goals.

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.
• Continuous learning and development 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 responsibilities

Main duties will include:

• Venepuncture
• Cannulation
• ECG recording
• Baseline observations
• Urine sampling
• Record keeping
• Transfers
• Monitoring patients
• Catheterisation
• VBG testing
• Blood sugar monitoring
• Stocking and cleaning

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.

Person specification

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• NVQ 2 and willingness to undertake NVQ3

Desirable

• NVQ 3

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting

SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
• Ability to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
• Ability to use own initiative
• Team player
• An understanding of the organisation of nursing care
• Ability to prioritise
• Basic I.T. skills
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Possess enthusiasm and motivation
• Carry out advanced clinical interventions as delegated by RGN and as agreed by local Protocols.
• Ability to work autonomously whilst under supervision
• Good attendance record
• Able to perform a wide range of duties

Desirable

• ECG Recordings
• Experienced in use of Maxims, Cyberlab, PACS system and Nexus (Base Tracker) systems
• Venepuncture skills
• Basic Observations