An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare assistant to join the team on a 12 bedded General surgery ward Ward 15B.
You will be responsible for working along side a Staff Nurse to support all aspects of patient care.
The successful applicant will have good communication skills, the ability to work in a fast paced environment and a passion for providing our patients with the highest standard of care.
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.
Main responsibilities will include: -
Assisting patients with pressure area care
Assisting patients with nutritional needs
Management of patients skin integrity
Recording of patient observations
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