Healthcare Assistant Blackpool, England
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team on the Haematology and Oncology Day unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
The successful candidate will be supported by our nursing and medical team and full training will be provided.
The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday to Friday from 08.00 until 18.00, depending of shift pattern necessary for the week , no weekends or bank holidays .
Main duties include:
Maintaining patient safety and dignity at all times
Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
Recording base line observations
Being the patient advocate and escalating any concerns to the appropriate teams
Working closely with all members of the team
Supporting team with medical procedures
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.
Please see job description and personal specification regarding the role of Healthcare Assistant on the Haematology and Oncology day unit.
