Job summary A full time Health Care Assistant position has become available within Ward 3 at Clifton Hospital. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team. This position is a well sought after role that offers support and continuous personal development. PLEASE NOTE: If a high number of applications are received the post may close earlier than advertised. Main duties of the job You will be required to assist the qualified staff caring for patients with complex needs.You will be part of a dedicated team in providing individualised holistic care working within the ward environment, to maintain 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. About us 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. Date posted 21 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 382-IMEC12-25 Job locations Clifton Hospital Pershore Road St Annes FY8 1PB Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. Job description Job responsibilities Please ensure you have read through the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 2 Desirable NVQ Level 2 Experience Desirable Experience as a Healthcare Assistant Skills and attributes Essential Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy An understanding of organisation of nursing care Basic I.T. skills in E-mail Basic understanding of NHS issues Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN as agreed by local protocols Good attendance record Able to perform a wide a range of duties Ability to communicate effectively in English Person Specification Qualifications Essential Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 2 Desirable NVQ Level 2 Experience Desirable Experience as a Healthcare Assistant Skills and attributes Essential Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate. Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy An understanding of organisation of nursing care Basic I.T. skills in E-mail Basic understanding of NHS issues Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting. Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN as agreed by local protocols Good attendance record Able to perform a wide a range of duties Ability to communicate effectively in English Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Clifton Hospital Pershore Road St Annes FY8 1PB Employer's website https://www.bfwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)