Job overview
A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs whilst ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dignity and respect. The role involves both direct patient care and supporting the wider team.
Please note this role will not be eligible for sponsorship as it doesn't meet the minimum salary requirements for a skilled worker visa, therefore you must have appropriate right to work in the UK or your application will not be progressed to the next stage of Recruitment.
Main duties of the job
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professional with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records.
Reporting and changes in patients condition.
Keeping patient areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Person specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Blackpool Victoria Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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