Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team on the Acute Stroke Unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive role model to help provide a high standard of care on our busy stroke unit.
As a Clinical Assistant, you will be responsible for providing care and support to the ward, assisting patients with their daily needs and you will support the bleep holder within the emergency department, arranging CT scans, obtaining ECG's and monitoring our patients.
Main duties of the job
Main duties will include:
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- ECG recording
- Baseline observations
- Urine sampling
- Record keeping
- Transfers
- Monitoring patients
- Catheterisation
- VBG testing
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Stocking and cleaning
About us
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will include:
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- ECG recording
- Baseline observations
- Urine sampling
- Record keeping
- Transfers
- Monitoring patients
- Catheterisation
- VBG testing
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Stocking and cleaning
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties will include:
- Venepuncture
- Cannulation
- ECG recording
- Baseline observations
- Urine sampling
- Record keeping
- Transfers
- Monitoring patients
- Catheterisation
- VBG testing
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Stocking and cleaning
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ 2 and willingness to undertake NVQ3
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Ability to use own initiative
- Team player
- An understanding of the organisation of nursing care
- Ability to prioritise
- Basic I.T. skills
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Possess enthusiasm and motivation
- Carry out advanced clinical interventions as delegated by RGN and as agreed by local Protocols.
- Ability to work autonomously whilst under supervision
- Good attendance record
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- ECG Recordings
- Experienced in use of Maxims, Cyberlab, PACS system and Nexus (Base Tracker) systems
- Venepuncture skills
- Basic Observations
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- NVQ 2 and willingness to undertake NVQ3
Desirable
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Ability to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate.
- Ability to use own initiative
- Team player
- An understanding of the organisation of nursing care
- Ability to prioritise
- Basic I.T. skills
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Possess enthusiasm and motivation
- Carry out advanced clinical interventions as delegated by RGN and as agreed by local Protocols.
- Ability to work autonomously whilst under supervision
- Good attendance record
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- ECG Recordings
- Experienced in use of Maxims, Cyberlab, PACS system and Nexus (Base Tracker) systems
- Venepuncture skills
- Basic Observations
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 Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Employer's website
https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
