# Clinical Assistant MAC > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-assistant-mac/881848df-313b-4ddf-8300-62d423427cf7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-assistant-mac/881848df-313b-4ddf-8300-62d423427cf7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Blackpool - **Region:** North West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 Pa pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: Includes nights/weekends/bank holidays - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Fully rotational) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T14:51:40.567Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Blackpool/Blackpool_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/General_Medicine/General_Medicine-v8013790 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8013790?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team on the new Medical Assessment Centre (MAC), located within the Emergency Village. This is a purpose-built area set up to prevent unnecessary admissions and relieve the pressures of our busy Emergency Department. We see patients who have been referred by the GP/UCC and other community practitioners. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive role model to help provide a high standard of care on our busy MAC unit. Please be aware that there is no sponsorship for this role; and that the interviews will be on Site at Blackpool (face to face only).  Due to popularity this role may close after one week. You will be responsible for seeing and treating medical, gynaecology, ophthalmology and ENT same day patients. Our aim will be to diagnose, treat and discharge our patients’ home on the same day with appropriate follow ups as required or admit to the medical wards if required. As a clinical Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the triage process where you would complete basic observations, risk assessments, full body maps, obtaining samples, IV Cannulation and blood sampling, transfer of patients and 12 Lead ECG recording. You will provide care and support for patients who are attending the unit. You will need to be prepared to work flexibly to the needs of the service. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants apply. ### Main duties of the job Main duties will include: - Venepuncture - Cannulation - ECG recording - Baseline observations - Urine sampling - Record keeping - Transfers - Monitoring patients - Catheterisation - VBG testing - Blood sugar monitoring - Stocking and cleaning ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Main duties will include: - Venepuncture - Cannulation - ECG recording - Baseline observations - Urine sampling - Record keeping - Transfers - Monitoring patients - Catheterisation - VBG testing - Blood sugar monitoring - Stocking and cleaning For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description. Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team on the new Medical Assessment Centre (MAC), located within the Emergency Village. This is a purpose-built area set up to prevent unnecessary admissions and relieve the pressures of our busy Emergency Department. We see patients who have been referred by the GP/UCC and other community practitioners. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive role model to help provide a high standard of care on our busy MAC unit. Please be aware that there is no sponsorship for this role; and that the interviews will be on Site at Blackpool (face to face only). Due to popularity this role may close after one week. You will be responsible for seeing and treating medical, gynaecology, ophthalmology and ENT same day patients. Our aim will be to diagnose, treat and discharge our patients’ home on the same day with appropriate follow ups as required or admit to the medical wards if required. As a clinical Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the triage process where you would complete basic observations, risk assessments, full body maps, obtaining samples, IV Cannulation and blood sampling, transfer of patients and 12 Lead ECG recording. You will provide care and support for patients who are attending the unit. You will need to be prepared to work flexibly to the needs of the service. Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants apply. ## Job Description Main duties will include: Venepuncture Cannulation ECG recording Baseline observations Urine sampling Record keeping Transfers Monitoring patients Catheterisation VBG testing Blood sugar monitoring Stocking and cleaning ## Responsibilities Main duties will include: Venepuncture Cannulation ECG recording Baseline observations Urine sampling Record keeping Transfers Monitoring patients Catheterisation VBG testing Blood sugar monitoring Stocking and cleaning For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description. Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post. ## Person Specification ### EXPERIENCE **Essential** - Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a hospital setting ### QUALIFICATIONS **Essential** - NVQ 2 and willingness to undertake NVQ3 **Desirable** - NVQ 3 ### SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES **Essential** - Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding. - Ability to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate. - Ability to use own initiative - Team player - An understanding of the organisation of nursing care - Ability to prioritise - Basic I.T. skills - Basic understanding of NHS issues. - Possess enthusiasm and motivation - Carry out advanced clinical interventions as delegated by RGN and as agreed by local Protocols. - Ability to work autonomously whilst under supervision - Good attendance record - Able to perform a wide range of duties **Desirable** - ECG Recordings - Experienced in use of Maxims, Cyberlab, PACS system and Nexus (Base Tracker) systems - Venepuncture skills - Basic Observations ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 880.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10299605) - [person specification (pdf, 352.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10299606) - [conditions of service (pdf, 116.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10299607) - [application guide booklet (pdf, 511.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2617) - [guidance on pre-employment checks (pdf, 64.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=447) - [statement on recruitment of ex-offenders (pdf, 43.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=448) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.