Healthcare Assistant - Permanent and Fixed Term (maternity cover)

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  • Blackpool
  • £24,465 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team on the Macmillan Windmill Unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.The post holder will be required to assist outpatients clinics related to the haematology and oncology areas. Working alongside the consultants , nurses specialist and advance nurse practitioners to ensure the patient needs are met, and to assist with all clinic related procedures.The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday to Friday from 08.00 until 20.00, depending of shift pattern necessary for the week , no weekends or bank holidays . In this position we offer full-time/part -time hours, on a permanent / fixed term contract.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a candidate that is interested in the cancer services department, supporting the outpatients clinics as able. Demonstrate empathy, compassion and care towards patients and team . The candidate will need to show good communication skills , and a positive attitude.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
  • Supporting with administrative tasks
  • Patient chaperone
About usBlackpool 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.DetailsDate posted27 August 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£24,465 a year per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number382-TER44-25Job locationsBlackpool Victoria HospitalWhinney Heys RoadBlackpoolFY8 4DRJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see job description and personal specification regarding the role of Healthcare Assistant on the Macmillan Windmill Clinic. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPlease see job description and personal specification regarding the role of Healthcare Assistant on the Macmillan Windmill Clinic.Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential
  • Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1 / Grade D / Grade 3 or above
Desirable
  • Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in Healthcare / NVQ level 2 Healthcare
  • GCSE Maths and English grade C or above/ Grade 4 - 9
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
  • Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Able to deal with sensitive issues and information with tact and diplomacy
  • Effective communication skills
  • Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
  • Effective team player
  • Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Skills and AbilityEssential
  • Basic I.T. skills in Microsoft software
  • Able to perform a wide range of duties
  • Good attendance record
  • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
  • Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a staff nurse, as agreed by local protocols
  • Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
  • Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
Desirable
  • Observations training
  • Blood products collection training
Person SpecificationEducation and QualificationEssential
  • Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1 / Grade D / Grade 3 or above
Desirable
  • Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in Healthcare / NVQ level 2 Healthcare
  • GCSE Maths and English grade C or above/ Grade 4 - 9
Experience and KnowledgeEssential
  • Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
  • Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Able to deal with sensitive issues and information with tact and diplomacy
  • Effective communication skills
  • Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
  • Effective team player
  • Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Skills and AbilityEssential
  • Basic I.T. skills in Microsoft software
  • Able to perform a wide range of duties
  • Good attendance record
  • Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
  • Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a staff nurse, as agreed by local protocols
  • Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
  • Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
Desirable
  • Observations training
  • Blood products collection training

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