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Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2316103
Job summary
A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs whilst ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dignity and respect. The role involves both direct patient care and supporting the wider team.
Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.
Main duties of the job
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professional with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records.
Reporting and changes in patients condition.
Keeping patient areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospital provide health care services across the Fylde Coast, Lancashire and South Cumbria area that is home to 1.6 million people.
A range of hospital services is provided to the 352,000 people living on the Fylde Coase and the estimated 18 million visitors who visit each year.
The Trust offers community health services to 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and north Lancashire. We also provide specialist regional care to cardiac and haematology patients.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC112-26
Job locations
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professional with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records.
Reporting and changes in patients condition.
Keeping patient areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professional with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records.
Reporting and changes in patients condition.
Keeping patient areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)