Healthcare Assistant Ward 35

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.
We welcome and encourage application from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored., We are currently seeking a full time Healthcare Assistant to work within our busy 27 bedded Female Trauma orthopaedic ward. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team.
To provide all aspects of general care to orthopaedic patients, working flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
You will be required to assist the qualified staff caring for patients who may have medical conditions and have sustained fractures or have an acute orthopaedic condition.
You will be part of a dedicated team in providing individualised holistic care working within the bay based nursing approach, to maintain and improve the standards we have met. The vacancy is internal rotation and 37.5 hours per week. Support will be offered through Trust Induction, completion of Care Certificate and our Practice Development Sister.
PLEASE NOTE: If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised., 1. Foster People's Rights and Responsibilities
a) Ensure all Trust standards are met within your workload and that a quality service is provided at all times.
b) Ensure all patients' requirements are met with dignity, sensitivity and empathy.
c) Be non-judgemental in your approach to client care and attitudes.
2. Maintain Confidentiality of Information
a) Assist trained staff to carry out nursing care ensuring the patients' confidentiality and privacy are maintained.
b) Maintain confidentiality with regard to the Data Protection Act for all information received.
3. Monitor and Maintain the Safety and Security of the Work Environment
a) Ensure patients' safety, comfort and welfare at all times.
b) Report accidents, incidents, losses as they occur to the nurse in charge.
c) Attend yearly up-dates on all statutory training, including basic life support and manual handling and moving.
d) The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and
training on infection prevention and control., a) Report untoward incidents and occurrences regarding changes in patient's condition to the nurse in charge/named nurse as they arise.
b) Assist in emergency care once training undertaken.
Develop Relationships with People that value them as Individuals
a) Liaise with nursing, medical and other disciplines within our defined clinical area and other departments and hospitals.
d) Be supportive to the patient and their family/carers at all times.
Receive and Transmit Information
a) Ensure teamwork reports are completed and details entered onto the computer.
b) Admit and discharge patients via the computer.
c) Arrange waiting list admissions and participate in transfer and discharge arrangements for patients.
Store and Retrieve Records
a) Maintain accurate registers and bed states.
b) Ensure patients' notes are filed and up to date.
c) Ensure pathology results/X-Rays/reports are available and filed as necessary.
Enable Patients to Maintain their Interests, Identity and Emotional Well-being whilst Receiving a Care Service
a) Anticipate and act on the physical and psychological needs of the patient and meet the same.
b) Provide a relaxed and professional environment conducive to promoting the well-being of the patient.
Contribute to the Effective Communication where there are Communication Differences
a) Provide effective working relationships with patients/relatives/carers/
nursing team/medical and multi-disciplinary teams.
b) Report any complaints to the nurse in charge immediately.
Develop in the Work Role
a) Be prepared to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Care as part of the development of this role.
b) Attend in-service training, study days, seminars, courses as rostered.
c) Attend a yearly IPR/Appraisal to set objectives and Personal Development Plan for the following twelve months with clinical leader.
Please ensure you have read the full attached Job Description & Person Specification, before applying for the role, and for further information.

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.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people., 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.

If the role you have applied for requires a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check we will administer this as part of your pre-employment checks. Please note, you will be required to repay the cost on appointment. This will be collected via a salary deduction. You can choose whether to pay this over 1-3 months from your salary or as a one-off payment on commencement in post. The level of check required depends on the role that you have been offered. Currently the charges are - Basic DBS check £22.00, Standard DBS check £22.00 and Enhanced DBS check £42.00.
You are encouraged where possible, to register for the DBS update service. This is an annual registration fee of £13. By registering for the update service you will not have the additional cost of repeated disclosures.
Should you withdraw your application, you may be required to reimburse the cost of the DBS check.
DBS checks remain free of charge for volunteer positions.
By submitting an application for this vacancy you are confirming your agreement to the above in the event you are successfully appointed.
The DBS Code of Practice can be accessed here.
Please ensure that you read the Person Specification attached below as your application will be judged against this.
Please note that every effort will be made to keep the vacancy live until published closing date, though there may be instances where such interest is generated, that for administrative reasons the post may close earlier.
Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.
The Trust does not offer interview expenses to shortlisted candidates unless indicated in the advert.