An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team on the Haematology and Oncology Day unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
The successful candidate will be supported by our nursing and medical team, and full training will be provided. Your skills will be developed during your induction, and you will gain new competencies related to cancer services. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 18:00, depending on the shift pattern, with no weekends or bank holidays required. This is a permanent position.
Main duties include:
1. Maintaining patient safety and dignity at all times
2. Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
3. Recording baseline observations
4. Blood products collection
5. Being the patient advocate and escalating concerns to appropriate teams
6. Working closely with all team members
7. Supporting the team with medical procedures
8. Supporting the team with administrative tasks
The unit is looking for a compassionate and empathetic candidate who is a team player, shows initiative, and supports the multidisciplinary team. The candidate should be prepared to deal with complex patient cases due to the nature of the services.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is located just a forty-five-minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to approximately 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre, and North Lancashire, including specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.
Blackpool is one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resorts, offering a vibrant town center, historic seafront, and attractions like the Blackpool Tower. It features scenic cycling routes, panoramic coast views, and excellent rail connections to Edinburgh and London.
The post holder will support the multidisciplinary team and assist patients during their visits to the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. Responsibilities include assisting with procedures, following protocols, and performing administrative tasks, providing opportunities to develop a broad range of skills and competencies to enhance patient care and your career.
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