Job summaryA full time Health Care Assistant position has become available within our dynamic surgical division.We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our Gastroenterology ward team. This position is a well sought after role that offers support and continuous personal development .Main duties of the jobYou will be required to assist the qualified staff caring for patients with complex needs.You will be part of a dedicated team in providing individualised holistic care working within the ward environment, to maintain the standards we have met. The vacancy is internal rotation and 37.5 hours per week. Support will be offered through Trust Induction, completion of Care Certificate and our Practice Development Sister.About usBlackpool 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 responsibilitiesPlease ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.Person SpecificationSkills and AttributesEssentialUnderstanding of quality and change in the clinical settingAbility to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understandingAble to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriateAble to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacyAn understanding of organisation of nursing careBasic I.T. skills in E mailBasic understanding of NHS issuesAbility to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care settingCarry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN as agreed by local protocolsGood attendance recordQualificationsEssentialGCSE MATHS 4 OR ABOVEGCSE ENGLISH 4 OR ABOVEDesirableNVQ level 2ExperienceDesirableExperience as a Health Care AssistantDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddressBlackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustWhinney Heys RoadBlackpoolFY8 3NREmployer's websitehttps://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
