We are looking to recruit a keen and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic Children’s Unit at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital.
We look after a wide range of conditions, including medical and surgical, and children with complex conditions.
About us
We are a very busy 51‑bedded unit with an extra 3‑bedded high‑dependency area. We work closely with our Admission and Assessment Unit to provide seamless care for children and their families. We provide care for all children from birth up to the age of 16 or older if they have special needs and regularly see a Paediatrician. We cover a variety of conditions, medical, surgical, orthopaedic, max fax, urology and ELCAS.
Responsibilities
* Assist the trained nurses in all aspects of care, delivering safe, personal effective care.
* Assist staff to carry out observations, feeding and hygiene needs.
* Maintain a clean environment and assist in maintaining stock levels.
* Communicate effectively with all members of the team and also patients and their carers.
Qualifications and Experience
Working alongside a trained nurse to deliver safe personal and effective care is the main responsibility. Enthusiasm to develop yourself within the role is desirable. Further knowledge of basic life support, physiological measurement recording, safer handling and equality and diversity is preferable, but training can be provided. There will also be an opportunity to further develop your knowledge with skills such as venepuncture and cannulation.
Other Information
Patients are the most important part of our work, and caring for them to a high standard in a caring and safe environment is paramount. This is a rotational post involving working days, nights and weekends.
Application Deadline
This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Apr 2026.
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