Health Care Assistant - Blackpool, United Kingdom - Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Band 2 Health care Assistant required for the Paediatric Unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals


You will have the opportunity to work within the Paediatric Unit covering all areas of the Paediatric unit including children's ward, children's assessment unit, children's' surgery unit and children's outpatients.

Flexibility is an absolute must with this role. The shift pattern includes nights, weekends, long and short shifts. This post also includes working weekends and bank holidays.


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.

The post will be permanent Band 2,

You will support the Nursing team on the Paediatric Unit by assisting in patient cares

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

Communicating and supporting children and their families

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.

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