# Health Care Assistant (p/t) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-pt/14db5ded-76a5-4326-a085-d662f57229ab - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-assistant-pt/14db5ded-76a5-4326-a085-d662f57229ab.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:** Dependant on experience - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Mixed shifts, early, lates and nights.) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-27T18:01:45.680Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Blackpool/Blackpool_Teaching_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Nursing/Nursing-v7911738 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7911738?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the Paediatric Inpatient Ward at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please note there is no sponsorship for this vacancy.  Due to popularity this vacancy may close after one week.  Face to face interviews only - held on Site. The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver high‑quality, compassionate, child‑centred care to infants, children and young people admitted to the ward. The role involves supporting fundamental care needs, assisting with clinical observations and procedures within agreed competencies, and contributing to a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment for children and their families. You will play a key role in supporting parents and carers, recognising and responding to children’s physical and emotional needs, and escalating concerns appropriately to the nursing team. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent standards of care, patient safety and positive patient experience, while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to Trust policies. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a caring or healthcare setting who is passionate about working with children and families and committed to developing their skills within acute paediatrics. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality, compassionate, child‑centred care to infants, children and young people on the paediatric ward. Duties include supporting fundamental care needs such as personal care, nutrition, comfort and safety; undertaking clinical observations and basic procedures within agreed competencies; maintaining accurate documentation; and escalating concerns appropriately. The role involves working closely with parents and carers, supporting a safe and welcoming ward environment, and contributing effectively to the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, positive patient experience and efficient ward flow. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality, compassionate, child‑centred care to infants, children and young people on the paediatric ward. The role includes supporting fundamental care needs such as personal care, nutrition, comfort and safety; undertaking clinical observations and basic procedures within agreed competencies; maintaining accurate documentation; and escalating concerns appropriately. The post holder will work closely with parents and carers, supporting a safe, welcoming and therapeutic ward environment, and contributing effectively to the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, positive patient experience and efficient ward flow. The role requires flexibility, good communication skills and the ability to respond appropriately in a busy acute children’s ward environment. Further information about the role, responsibilities and expectations can be found in the full Job Description. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join the Paediatric Inpatient Ward at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Please note there is no sponsorship for this vacancy. Due to popularity this vacancy may close after one week. Face to face interviews only - held on Site. The post holder will work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse to deliver high‑quality, compassionate, child‑centred care to infants, children and young people admitted to the ward. The role involves supporting fundamental care needs, assisting with clinical observations and procedures within agreed competencies, and contributing to a safe, welcoming and therapeutic environment for children and their families. You will play a key role in supporting parents and carers, recognising and responding to children’s physical and emotional needs, and escalating concerns appropriately to the nursing team. The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent standards of care, patient safety and positive patient experience, while maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to Trust policies. This role is ideal for someone with experience in a caring or healthcare setting who is passionate about working with children and families and committed to developing their skills within acute paediatrics. ## Job Description The post holder will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality, compassionate, child‑centred care to infants, children and young people on the paediatric ward. Duties include supporting fundamental care needs such as personal care, nutrition, comfort and safety; undertaking clinical observations and basic procedures within agreed competencies; maintaining accurate documentation; and escalating concerns appropriately. The role involves working closely with parents and carers, supporting a safe and welcoming ward environment, and contributing effectively to the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, positive patient experience and efficient ward flow. ## Responsibilities The post holder will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality, compassionate, child‑centred care to infants, children and young people on the paediatric ward. The role includes supporting fundamental care needs such as personal care, nutrition, comfort and safety; undertaking clinical observations and basic procedures within agreed competencies; maintaining accurate documentation; and escalating concerns appropriately. The post holder will work closely with parents and carers, supporting a safe, welcoming and therapeutic ward environment, and contributing effectively to the multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, positive patient experience and efficient ward flow. The role requires flexibility, good communication skills and the ability to respond appropriately in a busy acute children’s ward environment. Further information about the role, responsibilities and expectations can be found in the full Job Description. ## Person Specification ### Other **Essential** - Willingness to work shifts including nights, weekends and bank holidays - Commitment to Trust values, equality, diversity and inclusion ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Caring, compassionate and child focused approach - Calm, reassuring manner in challenging or stressful situations - Reliable, flexible and able to work as part of a team - Professional attitude and commitment to high standards of care - Resilient and able to manage emotionally demanding situations - Willingness to learn and develop new skills ### Skills and Ability **Essential** - Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents/carers and colleagues - Ability to adapt communication to age, development and emotional needs - Ability to deliver personal care with dignity, compassion and respect - Ability to recognise changes in a child’s condition and escalate appropriately - Ability to follow instructions, care plans and Trust policies - Basic IT skills to support documentation and information access - Ability to support or supervise junior colleagues or learners ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Experience of working in a healthcare, caring or support role - Experience of working with children, young people and their families - Understanding of child centred and family centred care - Awareness of safeguarding children and own professional responsibilities - Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team - ience of recording care accurately using paper or electronic systems **Desirable** - Experience of supporting distressed, anxious or unwell children ### Education and Qualifications **Essential** - NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent - Care Certificate or willingness to complete - Basic Life Support training or willingness to undertake - Safeguarding Children Level 2 or willingness to undertake - Evidence of ongoing learning / CPD **Desirable** - Paediatric specific training (e.g. PEWS, child development, play in healthcare) ## Documents - [hca ward jd (pdf, 584.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10188931) - [hca ward ps (pdf, 504.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10188933) - [conditions of service (pdf, 248.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10411600) - [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.