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Location

Blackpool, Lancashire | United Kingdom

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Job description

Band 3 Health care Assistant required for the Paediatric Outpatient & Day Surgery Units at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals

You will have the opportunity to work within the Paediatric Outpatient & Day Surgery Units.

Flexibility is an absolute must with this role. The shift pattern includes longer shifts and the job role is very varied.

The post holder must have experience with children and their families and also have experience working as a health care assistant in an acute setting.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the Paediatric Outpatients & Day Surgery Team at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.

If you are interested in a new challenge and want the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge with working with children and families.

Full induction and in house training.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICANTS APPLY.

You will support the Nursing team by assisting in patient cares

Undertake basic administrative duties, answering telephones, using I.T systems.

Communicating and supporting children and their families

Providing chaperone for the paediatricians during consultation and or physical examination

Assisting with pre-anaesthetic consultations with child and family either face to face or via telephone.

Assisting staff with venepuncture and cannulation for day case attenders.

Transporting time sensitive samples to the pathology department.

Ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained for patients at all times

Ensure trust standards are met

Maintain confidentiality

Work within own competence

Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

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

The post holder assists member of the multidisciplinary team to provide efficient, effective research based nursing care that meets the needs of children and families under the care of the Child Health Directorate. In line and according to agreed Trust Policies/Procedures and under the direction of the registered Nurse the post holder works as an integral part of the Nursing team. Communicating and liaising with all members of the team is essential. According to own experience and competency provide support and possible training for junior / less experienced staff or students within the area. The post holder may be invited /required to participate in meetings and be involved in the action plans. In consultation with the registered Nurse, the post holder will need to recognize and discuss developmental/educational needs for self. Internal rotation is a requirement of this post.

This advert closes on Thursday 14 Mar 2024

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