Health Care Assistant

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team on the Haematology and Oncology Day unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.

The successful candidate will be supported by our nursing and medical team and full training will be provided. Your skills will be developed during your induction and you will gain new competencies related to cancer services. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday from 08.00 until 18.00, depending on the shift pattern necessary for the week , no weekends or bank holidays required . This post is for a permanent position.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

Main duties include:

• Maintaining patient safety and dignity at all times
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
• Recording base line observations
• Venepuncture - full training provided
• ECG recording - full training provided
• Blood products collection
• Being the patient advocate and escalating any concerns to the appropriate teams
• Working closely with all members of the team
• Supporting team with medical procedures
• Supporting team with administrative tasks

The unit is looking for a interested candidate who is compassionate and empathetic. A team player that shows initiative , and supports the multidisciplinary team. The candidate will need to be prepared to deal with complex patients cases , due to the nature of the services.

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.

Job responsibilities

The post holder will need to assist the multidisciplinary team and provide support to patients during their journey in the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. In this role it is expected to assist with procedures, and other activities, following protocols and policies as per Trust guidance. The post holder will need to support the nursing team as necessary as well as, performing administrative tasks. In this role you will be able to develop a plethora of skills and competencies that will allow you to improve the service, patient care and your career.

Person specification

Education and Qualification

Essential

• Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1 / Grade D / Grade 3 or above

Desirable

• GCSE Maths and English grade C or above/ Grade 4 -9
• Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in Healthcare / NVQ level 2 Healthcare

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
• Ability to follow instructions
• Able to deal with sensitive issues and information with tact and diplomacy
• Effective communication skills
• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
• Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
• Effective team player
• Proven ability to be flexible in your approach

Skills and Ability

Essential

• Basic I.T. skills in Microsoft software
• Able to perform a wide range of duties

Desirable

• Observations training
• Maxims training
• Blood products collection training