Job summary
Blackpool Fylde and Wyre NHS Foundation trust is a busy acute hospital, treating more than 80,000-day case and in patients last year.
SAU comprises of 23 beds . The SAU assesses Surgical, Urology and Gynaecology patients. The unit is operational 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Referrals are received from The General Practitioner / Urgent Care Centre, Accident and Emergency and Referral from Consultant in the Outpatients Clinic.
It is a fast paced environment where no one day is the same.
Main duties of the job
Assist with the initial assessments of emergency surgical/gynaecology admissions.
- Recording observations.
- Supporting the registered nurse in the assessment and implementation of care.
- Venepuncture.
- ECG recording.
- Recording of vital signs.
- Basic nursing skills.
- Assistance with nutritional needs.
- Assistance with Hygiene needs.
- Maintaining accurate documentation.
- Transfer to theatres and other departments.
- Ability to communicate in a clinical setting
- Able to deal with sensitive issues in a professional manner
- IT Skills
- Ability to develop interpersonal relationships and work as part of a team.
- Good attendance record
- Ability to work with a MDT and contribute your skills and knowledge to the best out come for the patient
- Basic understanding of NHS issues
- Desire to progress within the role of a Health care assistant and devlop the required skills to meet the needs of the patient/service.
- Be kind, caring and compassionate
About us
The Surgical Directorate in June 2011 opened Phase VI which is a purpose built state of the art building encompassing theatres and wards. The Surgical Admissions Unit (SAU) currently has a vacancy for a Health Care Assistant. This is an internal rotational vacancy. We are looking for flexible, enthusiastic team player who have excellent communication skills and is committed to helping to deliver first class care. In exchange we offer the chance to work in a supportive environment where a full induction will be given, you will be given the opportunity to work along side a multi skilled team and encouraged to develop your own clinical skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached, we require an experienced Healthcare assistant willing to take on the extra clinical skills required to work within a busy surgical assessment unit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see detailed job description and person specification attached, we require an experienced Healthcare assistant willing to take on the extra clinical skills required to work within a busy surgical assessment unit.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years minimum experience as a healthcare assistant in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience in a Band 3 healthcare assistant role
Clinical skills
Essential
- Recording observations/vital signs
- Blood Glucose monitoring
- Basic nursing skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- ECG tracing
- Basic nursing assessments/nutrition/skin assessment
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a clinical setting
- Ability to work within a MDT and build strong interpersonal relationships within the team.
Desirable
- Experience in the use of the trusts IT systems including email and cyberlab
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the trust values
- Understanding around safeguarding issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of COAST accreditation
- Understanding of current NHS issues and pressures
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years minimum experience as a healthcare assistant in a hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience in a Band 3 healthcare assistant role
Clinical skills
Essential
- Recording observations/vital signs
- Blood Glucose monitoring
- Basic nursing skills
Desirable
- Venepuncture and Cannulation
- ECG tracing
- Basic nursing assessments/nutrition/skin assessment
Communication
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a clinical setting
- Ability to work within a MDT and build strong interpersonal relationships within the team.
Desirable
- Experience in the use of the trusts IT systems including email and cyberlab
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the trust values
- Understanding around safeguarding issues.
Desirable
- Knowledge of COAST accreditation
- Understanding of current NHS issues and pressures
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.
Applications 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).
Additional information
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.
Applications 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 details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital/Victoria Hospital
Whiney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
