Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a number of Band 3 Healthcare Assistants to join our team within Surgery, Anaesthetics, Critical Care and Theatres .
We are seeking highly enthusiastic and motivated individuals, with a passion for providing excellence within patient care, to join our team to help support the multidisciplinary team in delivering high-quality, holistic care to patients undergoing orthopaedic, general, and gastrointestinal surgery. The Band 3 Health Care Assistant contributes to all stages of the surgical pathway--pre-operative, peri-operative, and post-operative--while also carrying out delegated clinical tasks within their scope of practice.
If successful at shortlisting applicants will be invited to an assessment centre on the 7th November which will include an introduction, the aptitude test and a formal interview.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Support:

• Assist patients with daily personal care: hygiene, dressing, toileting, oral care, and continence needs.
• Monitor and record vital signs (NEWS2): temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
• Perform various additional clinical activities such as blood glucose monitoring, urinalysis, venepuncture and recording of ECGs.

• Support post-operative care, including monitoring wound sites, drain outputs, catheters, and stomas (colostomy, ileostomy, urostomy).

• Assist in mobility and rehabilitation post-orthopaedic procedures (e.g. hip/knee replacements, fracture repairs).

• Support patients with dietary needs, including post-abdominal surgery requirements (e.g. low-residue diets, enteral feeding assistance).

• Assist in pain management by reporting pain scores and responding to patient discomfort under supervision.

• Chaperone patients during investigations (e.g. endoscopy prep, wound assessments, line insertions).

• Escort patients to theatre, imaging, and other departments as required.

About us
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.
Details
Date posted
10 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year PA
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-SACT24-25
Job locations
BTH
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Care Assistant Key Responsibilities and Duties 1. Working Within Scope and Supervision
Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team, carrying out delegated duties under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
Always act within the boundaries of your training, competence, and Trust guidelines.
Seek guidance or support from senior staff when unsure or when patient needs exceed your role. 2. Delivery of Compassionate, Person-Centred Care
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, carers, and colleagues using appropriate techniques including empathy, tact, reassurance, and persuasion.
Maintain confidentiality and dignity at all times, upholding Trust values and standards.
Contribute to patient comfort and dignity through personal care tasks such as:
Oral care, personal hygiene, and toileting support.
Supporting patients with mobility and positioning, including the use of hoists and wheelchairs.
Assisting with activities of daily living, ensuring person-centred care is maintained. 3. Monitoring and Responding to Patient Needs
Observe and assess patients personal care needs and overall condition, reporting any concerns promptly to registered staff.
Support patients nutritional needs, including:
Assisting with feeding.
Accurately recording dietary intake and fluid balance.
Reporting any changes in eating or drinking habits.
Manage patient property in accordance with Trust policy and procedures. 4. Supporting Safe and Effective Care
Undertake delegated procedures under appropriate supervision and within the limits of your competence, such as moving and handling and hygiene tasks.
Contribute to maintaining a safe and clean environment by following Trust policies on infection control, health and safety, and duty of care.
Participate in team handovers to ensure continuity of care. 5. Team Contribution and Departmental Support
Demonstrate and support basic care duties for new staff, contributing to a supportive learning environment.
Monitor and replenish clinical and non-clinical supplies to support service delivery.
Collaborate with colleagues, patients, and their carers/families to support coordinated care delivery. 6. Professional Development
Take personal responsibility for ongoing learning and development, maintaining accurate records of training and personal development activities.
Engage in appraisals and actively seek feedback to enhance performance and skills.
See attached
If successful at shortlisting applicants will be invited to an assessment centre on the 7th November which will include an introduction, the aptitude test and a formal interview. Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Care Assistant Key Responsibilities and Duties 1. Working Within Scope and Supervision
Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team, carrying out delegated duties under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional.
Always act within the boundaries of your training, competence, and Trust guidelines.
Seek guidance or support from senior staff when unsure or when patient needs exceed your role. 2. Delivery of Compassionate, Person-Centred Care
Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, carers, and colleagues using appropriate techniques including empathy, tact, reassurance, and persuasion.
Maintain confidentiality and dignity at all times, upholding Trust values and standards.
Contribute to patient comfort and dignity through personal care tasks such as:
Oral care, personal hygiene, and toileting support.
Supporting patients with mobility and positioning, including the use of hoists and wheelchairs.
Assisting with activities of daily living, ensuring person-centred care is maintained. 3. Monitoring and Responding to Patient Needs
Observe and assess patients personal care needs and overall condition, reporting any concerns promptly to registered staff.
Support patients nutritional needs, including:
Assisting with feeding.
Accurately recording dietary intake and fluid balance.
Reporting any changes in eating or drinking habits.
Manage patient property in accordance with Trust policy and procedures. 4. Supporting Safe and Effective Care
Undertake delegated procedures under appropriate supervision and within the limits of your competence, such as moving and handling and hygiene tasks.
Contribute to maintaining a safe and clean environment by following Trust policies on infection control, health and safety, and duty of care.
Participate in team handovers to ensure continuity of care. 5. Team Contribution and Departmental Support
Demonstrate and support basic care duties for new staff, contributing to a supportive learning environment.
Monitor and replenish clinical and non-clinical supplies to support service delivery.
Collaborate with colleagues, patients, and their carers/families to support coordinated care delivery. 6. Professional Development
Take personal responsibility for ongoing learning and development, maintaining accurate records of training and personal development activities.
Engage in appraisals and actively seek feedback to enhance performance and skills.
See attached
If successful at shortlisting applicants will be invited to an assessment centre on the 7th November which will include an introduction, the aptitude test and a formal interview.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Experience as a Health Care Assistant / Theatre experience
• Experience within a surgical speciality

Skills and Ability
Essential

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with multidisciplinary team.
• Able to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• An understanding of organisation of nursing care.
• I.T. skills
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN as agreed by local protocols.
• Good attendance record - Able to perform a wide range of duties.
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Tissue Viability and wound care experience
• Physiological observations recording (NEWS2)

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3

Experience and Knowledge
Essential

• Experience as a Health Care Assistant / Theatre experience
• Experience within a surgical speciality

Skills and Ability
Essential

• Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with multidisciplinary team.
• Able to present information and refer questions to others where appropriate
• Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
• An understanding of organisation of nursing care.
• I.T. skills
• Basic understanding of NHS issues.
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the health care setting.
• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN as agreed by local protocols.
• Good attendance record - Able to perform a wide range of duties.
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently
• Tissue Viability and wound care experience
• Physiological observations recording (NEWS2)

Skills Required