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 part -time hours, on a permanent .
We 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
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.
The post holder will need to assist the multidisciplinary team and provide support to patients during their journey. In this role it is expected to assist with procedures, and other activities, following protocols and policies as per Trust guidance. The post holder will need to support the clinical team as necessary as well as, performing administrative tasks. In this role you will be able to develop a plethora of skills and competencies that will allow you to improve the service, patient care and your career.