Job overview
Please be aware there is NO SPONSORSIP for this role. This vacancy may close early. Previous applicants need not apply.
- To work as a Emergency Department Assistant within a high pressured, fast moving environment
- To prioritise and deliver care to patients
- To demonstrate high standards of care and set examples of best practise within the delivery of patient care in the Emergency Department
- To ensure patients’ safety, privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
- Assist in age-related play and distraction therapy
- To support the registered nurses of the Emergency Department
- To undertake such duties as determined by the Department Managers and Matron including working within the main department during times of surge.
THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE
Main duties of the job
Integrated medicine and Emergency Care is an exciting, diverse and large acute division which encompass many specialities – every day is different!
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us in our busy and transforming Emergency Department as an Emergency Department Assistant. Our department covers and provides a service to a population of approximately 450,000 residents, increasing during our busy holiday seasons. We consider the department to be an innovative, creative and friendly environment for those healthcare professionals who wish to provide high quality patient centred care. You will have a can do attitude and be working with people of a similar mind who are as motivated as you are to deliver high standards of care in a supportive, responsive and cheery environment.
The applicant should be aware the post is extremely busy and candidates should be organised, I.T literate and able to prioritise a multitude of demands. Previous experience in care and experience in an Emergency Department is desirable but not essential.
Applicants must have a flexible approach to work as shift patterns are Monday-Sunday, Days & Nights, 365 days a year. It is recommended that those considering applying for the position visit the department for more insight.
As we expect a high number of applicants, the interviews will be competitive and the advert may close before the advertised end date.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Main responsibilities include the essential care of patients,, safe transfer of patients around the hospital and general tasks such as waste management and maintaining a suitable and hygienic environment for our patients.
The candidate will comply with all relevant policies and procedures to maintain the safety of patients within the Emergency Department.
Successful candidates will ensure patient's safety, comfort and welfare and provide support to the patient's relatives and advocates as required.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience as a Health Care Assistant in a permanent post.
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
- Experience of NHS computer systems
- Experience in the Emergency Department
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Basic IT skills to be able to document on the electronic patient record
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to recognise when support is required
- Ability to make shared clinical and professional decisions taking into consideration Trust/Departmental Policies/Procedures
- Flexible
- Good organisational skills
- A knowledge and practical experience of manual handling
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Good attendance record
- Willingness to use equipment, full training provided
- Observation Training
- ECG Training
- Venepuncture Training
- Understanding of professional conduct and confidentiality
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Cannulation Training
- Basic risk assessment skills
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This advert is for Emergency Department Assistant with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Blackpool, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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