Health Care Assistant - Ward 4

Health Care Assistant - Ward 4 Blackpool, England

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Full Time Blackpool, England 22383 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team in the Ward 4 General Medical/ Transfer of Care Ward 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 the team, 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.

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 the team, 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.

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.

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 I.T. 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

Health Care Assistant - Ward 4
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

www.bfwh.nhs.uk
Blackpool, United Kingdom
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Company - Private
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