- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 2
- NVQ Level 2
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant
- 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.
- An understanding of organisation of nursing care.
- Basic skills in E mail.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN as agreed by local protocols.
- Good attendance record
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
- venepunction
- ECG recording
- care certificate
- HCA experience
Healthcare Assistant - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated teams on ward 24 at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
The successful candidate will be supported by both our nursing and medical team and essential training for the role will be provided.
You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and passionate about delivery of high quality care. As a health care assistant within theteam,your role will be assisting our patients with everyday tasks which involve maintaining a good oral intake, assisting with personal hygiene, and escorting patients to various procedures whilst also assisting both our medical and nursing teams deliver treatment.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of healthcare professionals and be enthusiastic and passionate about delivery of high quality care. As a health care assistant within theteam,your role will be assisting our patients with everyday tasks which involve maintaining a good oral intake, assisting with personal hygiene, and escorting patients to various procedures whilst also assisting both our medical and nursing teams deliver treatment.
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 descriptionJob responsibilities
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. An understanding of organisation of nursing care. Basic skills in E mail. Basic understanding of NHS issues. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN as agreed by local protocols. Good attendance record Able to perform a wide range of duties
Person SpecificationQualifications
Essential
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Desirable
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
Desirable