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Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - HIV
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - HIV (Band 8a) to lead and deliver a highly specialist HIV pharmacy service with...
2 day(s) ago
Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - HIV
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Pharmacist
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - HIV (Band 8a) to lead and deliver a highly specialist HIV pharmacy service with...
2 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Trust within our Medicine and...
7 day(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Trust within our Medicine and...
7 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant (Cardiology)
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are excited to offer a Healthcare Assistant position within Ward 37, a 33-bed cardiology unit within the Tertiary Division.
7 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant (Cardiology)
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary We are excited to offer a Healthcare Assistant position within Ward 37, a 33-bed cardiology unit within the Tertiary Division.
7 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking a senior clinical psychologist with an interest in working with cardiac patients to join the Directorate of Psychology.
8 day(s) ago
Senior Clinical Psychologist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 57,528 - 64,750 per year
Psychologist
Job summary We are seeking a senior clinical psychologist with an interest in working with cardiac patients to join the Directorate of Psychology.
8 day(s) ago
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and skilled Occupational Therapist to join us in the Clifton Therapy team until 21.
9 day(s) ago
Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and skilled Occupational Therapist to join us in the Clifton Therapy team until 21.
9 day(s) ago
Sonographer
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a qualified advanced practitioner you will use a wide range of developed clinical skills to exercise responsibility for the delivery of diagno...
15 day(s) ago
Sonographer
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary As a qualified advanced practitioner you will use a wide range of developed clinical skills to exercise responsibility for the delivery of diagno...
15 day(s) ago
Rotational Physiotherapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team.
15 day(s) ago
Rotational Physiotherapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team.
15 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out in the community?
15 day(s) ago
Phlebotomist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 0 - 25,272 per year
Health Worker
Job summary Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out in the community?
15 day(s) ago
CAMHS Team Secretary
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Social Worker
Job summary This post is based with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).
15 day(s) ago
CAMHS Team Secretary
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Social Worker
Job summary This post is based with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS).
15 day(s) ago
Emergency Department Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Emergency Department Assistant Please be aware there is NO SPONSORSIP for this role.
20 day(s) ago
Emergency Department Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Emergency Department Assistant Please be aware there is NO SPONSORSIP for this role.
20 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Health Worker
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team on the Haematology and Oncology Day u...
23 day(s) ago
Health Care Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Health Worker
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team on the Haematology and Oncology Day u...
23 day(s) ago
Bank Domestic Assistant- Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,272 - 26,648 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals...
23 day(s) ago
Bank Domestic Assistant- Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,272 - 26,648 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals...
23 day(s) ago
Consultant Occupational Health Physician
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to values-based leadership and aims to be a great place to work.
27 day(s) ago
Consultant Occupational Health Physician
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 113,565 - 150,569 per year
Activity Therapist
Job summary Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to values-based leadership and aims to be a great place to work.
27 day(s) ago
Bank Domestic Assistant- Lancaster/Morecambe
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,272 - 26,648 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals...
1 month(s) ago
Bank Domestic Assistant- Lancaster/Morecambe
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,272 - 26,648 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals...
1 month(s) ago
Scrub Practitioner
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Health Worker
Job summary A vacancy has arisen within the Cardiac Theatres at Blackpool.
1 month(s) ago
Scrub Practitioner
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Health Worker
Job summary A vacancy has arisen within the Cardiac Theatres at Blackpool.
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs whilst ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dig...
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs whilst ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dig...
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dign...
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dign...
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dign...
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dign...
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dign...
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Exercise Therapist
Job summary A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dign...
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Lead Speech & language Therapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Are you an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist ready for a Band 7 clinical leadership role?
1 month(s) ago
Clinical Lead Speech & language Therapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
North East England
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Counsellor
Job summary Are you an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist ready for a Band 7 clinical leadership role?
1 month(s) ago
Housekeeper (part-time)
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary There is no sponsorship for this vacancy MONDAY & FRIDAY - 12.
24 day(s) ago
Housekeeper (part-time)
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary There is no sponsorship for this vacancy MONDAY & FRIDAY - 12.
24 day(s) ago
Research Midwife
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Research midwife is a facilitator and collaborator within a team working on Commercialand NIHR portfolio studies within a number of clinical ar…
24 day(s) ago
Research Midwife
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The Research midwife is a facilitator and collaborator within a team working on Commercialand NIHR portfolio studies within a number of clinical ar…
24 day(s) ago
Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant To work as a Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant within a high pressured, fast moving environment T…
24 day(s) ago
Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant To work as a Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant within a high pressured, fast moving environment T…
24 day(s) ago
Community Staff Nurse
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of Community Nurses based across the Fylde Coast covering clinics .
1 month(s) ago
Community Staff Nurse
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of Community Nurses based across the Fylde Coast covering clinics .
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our sexual health service team in Blackpool.
1 month(s) ago
Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our sexual health service team in Blackpool.
1 month(s) ago
Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - HIV
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 2 day(s) ago
Reference: 2438382
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Specialist Pharmacist - HIV (Band 8a) to lead and deliver a highly specialist HIV pharmacy service within Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The post holder will provide expert pharmaceutical care for patients with HIV across outpatient and inpatient settings, working as a core member of the multidisciplinary HIV team. The role supports safe, effective and evidence-based use of antiretroviral therapy in line with national guidance, including BHIVA standards, and contributes to service development, medicines optimisation, governance and prescribing activity (subject to qualification).
As part of maintaining broader clinical pharmacy services, the post holder will also spend approximately one day per week supporting general pharmacy clinical activities, including ward-based clinical services and dispensary work.
This is a key role in ensuring the Trust meets service specification requirements and manages medicines-related risk within HIV services.
Main duties of the job
- Lead and deliver a specialist clinical pharmacy service for patients with HIV.
- Provide expert advice on antiretroviral therapy, including complex regimens, drug interactions and resistance.
- Deliver clinic-based pharmacy services, including adherence support and patient counselling.
- Contribute to outpatient and inpatient services within the specialist area.
- Work as a key member of the multidisciplinary HIV team, contributing to MDT discussions and treatment planning.
- Provide specialist HIV medicines advice to pharmacy colleagues, ward teams and external healthcare professionals.
- Support general pharmacy clinical activities one day per week, including ward working and dispensary services.
- Support education and training for pharmacy staff and the wider MDT.
About us
The Pharmacy Department at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals is a large department (over 150 staff) and a friendly environment with established senior support. We are dedicated to education and professional development and encourage/support ongoing education. We have a very favourable on-call commitment, that all pharmacists in the department contribute to.
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, Haematology and Cystic fibrosis 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 several 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
20 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year £2400 per annum Emergency Duty Commitment
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-NBC23-26-A
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the safe, effective and costeffective use of medicines within the HIV service.
- Provide specialist clinical input for patients with complex HIV and comorbidities.
- Support inpatient HIV services, including access to specialist pharmacy advice.
- Contribute to medicines safety, incident review, audit and service improvement activity.
- Develop and review local guidelines, policies and procedures in line with Trust and national standards.
- Support medicines optimisation and service planning, including contribution to financial and activity information.
- Act as a professional role model, maintaining advanced specialist knowledge within HIV pharmacy practice.
See job description for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Ensure the safe, effective and costeffective use of medicines within the HIV service.
- Provide specialist clinical input for patients with complex HIV and comorbidities.
- Support inpatient HIV services, including access to specialist pharmacy advice.
- Contribute to medicines safety, incident review, audit and service improvement activity.
- Develop and review local guidelines, policies and procedures in line with Trust and national standards.
- Support medicines optimisation and service planning, including contribution to financial and activity information.
- Act as a professional role model, maintaining advanced specialist knowledge within HIV pharmacy practice.
See job description for further details.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy.
- 12 months pre-registration training and experience.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Non-medical Prescribing Qualification or working towards
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience of which 2 years must be within a Clinical Pharmacy role within a hospital setting at band 7
- Previous experience in providing information to support the annual budget setting process and trends within expenditure
- Previous experience in inputting to training programmes in a clinical setting
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Demonstrable experience of staff supervision/ management including the ability to delegate appropriately
- Experience in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Experience in clinical audit
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence all members of the healthcare team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within Pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability in problem solving
- Pro-active and innovative
- Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently
- Evaluates quality of own work
- Ability to think strategically
- Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge - maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice.
- Experience in Medicines Safety
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Negotiating skills
- Understanding of key NHS issues in relation to Pharmacy
- Experience in investigating and identifying solutions for medication incidents.
- Previous experience of working within this clinical area.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational master's degree in pharmacy.
- 12 months pre-registration training and experience.
- Registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- Non-medical Prescribing Qualification or working towards
- Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Pharmacy
Desirable
- MSc in Clinical Pharmacy
- Management/Leadership qualification
- Membership of The Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 4 years post-registration experience of which 2 years must be within a Clinical Pharmacy role within a hospital setting at band 7
- Previous experience in providing information to support the annual budget setting process and trends within expenditure
- Previous experience in inputting to training programmes in a clinical setting
- Experience of working within a role involving multidisciplinary communication
- Demonstrable experience of staff supervision/ management including the ability to delegate appropriately
- Experience in the development of policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Experience in clinical audit
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence all members of the healthcare team
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and effectively as part of a team both within Pharmacy and a multidisciplinary environment
- Ability in problem solving
- Pro-active and innovative
- Ability to organise and motivate oneself and others efficiently
- Evaluates quality of own work
- Ability to think strategically
- Applies sound professional judgement to legal and ethical issues
- Good clinical pharmacy knowledge - maintains a broad level of pharmacy practice.
- Experience in Medicines Safety
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe pharmacy practice.
Desirable
- Good presentation skills
- Negotiating skills
- Understanding of key NHS issues in relation to Pharmacy
- Experience in investigating and identifying solutions for medication incidents.
- Previous experience of working within this clinical area.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 7 day(s) ago
Reference: 2429841
Job summary
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for inspirational and motivated Health Care Assistants to join our Trust within our Medicine and Emergency Care Division and Surgical Division at Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
The successful candidates will be supported by both our nursing and medical team and essential training for the role will be provided.
You will work closely with a range of healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality patient care. The role includes supporting patients with eating and drinking, personal care, attending procedures, and assisting the nursing and medical teams with treatment.
In addition to providing essential nursing care, there will be a range of clinical skills you are expected to acquire to fulfil the role requirements, such as undertaking clinical observations and venepuncture (taking blood samples). All necessary training for acquiring these skills will be provided by the Trust, through our induction and training program, including enrolment in the Care Certificate qualification.
Working alongside skilled health professionals who work within this multidisciplinary team, the departments provide a fantastic place to learn and for you to develop your skills.
Please apply early as this vacancy may close early.
The Trust DOES NOT provide sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
We are looking to recruit a number of caring and enthusiastic healthcare assistants to join various wards across Blackpool Teaching Hospitals.
You need to have excellent communication skills, as our patients are often complex and require you to be patient and understanding.You will be required to liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient needs are identified and communicated effectively so that safe decisions are made around patient care.
You will be expected to maintain high standards of nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and be personally responsible for your actions following the Trust's Policies and Procedures. You will be required to support the safe admission, transfer and discharges of patients and be pro-active in the timely support provided to patients at all times.
You will be expected to maintain accurate written and/or electronic records ensuring all legal requirements are met.
You will be encouraged and supported to gain new skills and to be actively involved in change improvement and being a champion for an area of care that you feel interested in. You should also be committed to and have evidence of continuing professional development.
The Trust supports continuous development through clinical supervision, training, and appraisal, with ongoing career development opportunities available once in post such as Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard.
About us
Working for our organisation
Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.
We are proud of the care we strive to provide, and we want to continue to build on this by the addition of passionate, kind and caring people to our teams. Using the latest pathways, evidence-based care and, using all the community therapy support networks available to us to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported. We are looking for people who strongly align with our Trust values and share common goals.
As a Trust we are committed to:
- Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
- Real equality of opportunity.
- Continuous learning and development for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance
We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.
The Trust is accredited as a Disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
382-COR49-26-C
Job locations
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
Responsible for the maintenance of your own skills and competencies required to undertake the role.
Assist the Registered nurse (RN) in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care.
Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport.
Assist in providing personal hygiene of patients who are unable to do so themselves, including washing, bathing and assistance with using the toilet.
Assessing patients' health safety and wellbeing, escalating to appropriate colleagues if required
Assist in feeding/ giving drinks to patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food and fluid charts where necessary.
Ensure patient dignity supporting patients with tact, empathy, and persuasion.
Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately.
Report any changes in patient condition to the RN.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties:
Responsible for the maintenance of your own skills and competencies required to undertake the role.
Assist the Registered nurse (RN) in the delivery of care to a designated patient group, demonstrating an ability to prioritise such care.
Determine the comfort of patients by talking and listening to them and building up a rapport.
Assist in providing personal hygiene of patients who are unable to do so themselves, including washing, bathing and assistance with using the toilet.
Assessing patients' health safety and wellbeing, escalating to appropriate colleagues if required
Assist in feeding/ giving drinks to patients who are unable to do so for themselves and complete food and fluid charts where necessary.
Ensure patient dignity supporting patients with tact, empathy, and persuasion.
Ensure that all care provided by yourself is documented appropriately.
Report any changes in patient condition to the RN.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate is essential or be willing to work towards completing on successful appointment to the post.
Desirable
- IT Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and/or experience of care and related procedures.
- Experience with manual handling of patients, using moving aids
- Experience of completing patient care records
Desirable
- Experience and involvement of an improvement project/s
- Experience of holding an area of responsibility relating to training/audit
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and/or experience of personal care and related procedures
- Able to accurately update patient records for care delivered including changes to patient condition.
- Ability to communicate factual information clearly and effectively with tact and empathy overcoming barriers to communication such as physical impairments or mental health/learning disabilities
- Ability to carry out routine duties acting on own initiative with limited supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative with access to supervision.
- Understands confidentiality
- Be able to participate in audits that are relevant to the role.
- Ability to follow Trust policy's relevant to the role.
- Ability to use IT skills proficiently on using relevant IT systems.
- Ability to deliver (with appropriate training and competency assessment) a range of clinical/technical skills and care duties such as (but not limited to): clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, ECG's, simple wound dressings.
- Able to supervise others e.g. T- level students, new B3 HCA's, Band 2 HCA's
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Diplomatic
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Responsible and accountable
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Care certificate is essential or be willing to work towards completing on successful appointment to the post.
Desirable
- IT Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Knowledge and/or experience of care and related procedures.
- Experience with manual handling of patients, using moving aids
- Experience of completing patient care records
Desirable
- Experience and involvement of an improvement project/s
- Experience of holding an area of responsibility relating to training/audit
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and/or experience of personal care and related procedures
- Able to accurately update patient records for care delivered including changes to patient condition.
- Ability to communicate factual information clearly and effectively with tact and empathy overcoming barriers to communication such as physical impairments or mental health/learning disabilities
- Ability to carry out routine duties acting on own initiative with limited supervision.
- Ability to work as part of a team, as well as on own initiative with access to supervision.
- Understands confidentiality
- Be able to participate in audits that are relevant to the role.
- Ability to follow Trust policy's relevant to the role.
- Ability to use IT skills proficiently on using relevant IT systems.
- Ability to deliver (with appropriate training and competency assessment) a range of clinical/technical skills and care duties such as (but not limited to): clinical observations, blood glucose monitoring, ECG's, simple wound dressings.
- Able to supervise others e.g. T- level students, new B3 HCA's, Band 2 HCA's
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring
- Adaptable to the changing needs of the service
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Approachable
- Diplomatic
- Innovative
- Flexible
- Responsible and accountable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Assistant (Cardiology)
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 7 day(s) ago
Reference: 2428870
Job summary
We are excited to offer a Healthcare Assistant position within Ward 37, a 33-bed cardiology unit within the Tertiary Division.
Please apply early for this post as it may close early. There is no sponsorship for this vacancy. Previous applicants need not apply.
The posts at available as one full-time position of 37.5 hours per week.
Ward 37 is a busy and dynamic environment that specialises in Cardiology, but also cares for a broad range of patients. While many of our patients are admitted with acute cardiac conditions requiring cardiac monitoring, we also care for medical outlying patients from other specialises and patients requiring enhanced care.
You will be joining a friendly, supportive team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care, with a strong focus on compassionate care, teamwork and professional development.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you role will include:
- Supporting registered nursing staff in delivering safe and effective care
- Assisting patients with activities of daily icing such as washing, dressing, toileting, eating and mobilising
- Providing care with empathy, compassion and dignity
- Maintaining professional standards of care and behaviour in line with ward and trust policies
- Accurately documenting patient care and reporting and changes in condition to the nursing team
- Supporting the ward in achieving and maintaining our accreditation scheme standards
- Being an active part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to a positive and safe environment for patients and staff alike.
About us
Joining Ward 37 means becoming part of a welcoming team within a leading Tertiary hospital setting.
We pride ourselves on:
- A strong team culture focused on support, kindness and professional respect
- Providing structured training and development, including supernumerary period at the start of your role
- Encouraging all staff to develop their potential
- A positive and inclusive workplace where every member of staff is valued
You'll be working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about patient care and staff wellbeing.
Details
Date posted
15 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-SWC84-26-A
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching hospital
Whinney Heys road, Blackpool, FY38NR
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care and Support
- Deliver direct patient care alongside your team
- Promote independence and comfort in all care activities
- Support patients with nutritional and hydration needs
- Observe, monitor and record clinical observations as required (training provided)
- Use appropriate infection prevention and control measures at all times.
Communication and Teamwork
- Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families and colleagues
- Report any concerns or changes in a patients condition to the nurse in charge
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Professional Development
- Participate in ward training sessions and competency development
- Complete all required mandatory training and the Care Certificate (if applicable)
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning
Maintaining Standards
- Uphold Trust values and ensure high-quality care at all times
- Contribute to achieving ward quality standards and participate in audits and feedback initiatives
- Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for all patients and visitors
Job description
Job responsibilities
Patient Care and Support
- Deliver direct patient care alongside your team
- Promote independence and comfort in all care activities
- Support patients with nutritional and hydration needs
- Observe, monitor and record clinical observations as required (training provided)
- Use appropriate infection prevention and control measures at all times.
Communication and Teamwork
- Communicate clearly and sensitively with patients, families and colleagues
- Report any concerns or changes in a patients condition to the nurse in charge
- Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Professional Development
- Participate in ward training sessions and competency development
- Complete all required mandatory training and the Care Certificate (if applicable)
- Engage in reflective practice and continuous learning
Maintaining Standards
- Uphold Trust values and ensure high-quality care at all times
- Contribute to achieving ward quality standards and participate in audits and feedback initiatives
- Help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for all patients and visitors
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 or 3 in Care (or equivalent)
- Basic level of general education (GCSEs in Maths and English)
- Excellent command of English - particularly in verbal communication
Desirable
- Care Competency Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working with people
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital trust
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual 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.
- Basic I.T. skills in E mail.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationship with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.
- Good attendance record
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
- Ability to undertake venepuncture
- Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 2 or 3 in Care (or equivalent)
- Basic level of general education (GCSEs in Maths and English)
- Excellent command of English - particularly in verbal communication
Desirable
- Care Competency Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
- Experience of working with people
Desirable
- Experience of working in an acute hospital trust
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting.
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
- Able to present factual 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.
- Basic I.T. skills in E mail.
- Basic understanding of NHS issues.
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationship with colleagues in the health care setting.
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.
- Good attendance record
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
- Ability to undertake venepuncture
- Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching hospital
Whinney Heys road, Blackpool, FY38NR
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching hospital
Whinney Heys road, Blackpool, FY38NR
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Clinical Psychologist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 8 day(s) ago
Reference: 2426359
Job summary
We are seeking a senior clinical psychologist with an interest in working with cardiac patients to join the Directorate of Psychology. If you have experience of working remotely to effectively deliver psychological interventions and a demonstrable ability to adapt your practice to changing service needs we would be interested in your application.
Main duties of the job
To support the vision and aims of the Directorate of Psychology at BTH.
As a member of the Directorate of Psychology you will deliver psychological interventions with patients and where appropriate carers and staff to further the psychological wellbeing of patients.
To undertake 1:1 and group based psychological interventions with patients under the care of the Lancashire Cardiac Centre.
To deliver reflective practice and consultation sessions as required.
To take part in clinical supervision as both supervisor and supervisee relevant to service need.
About us
You will be joining a welcoming Directorate of Psychology and work with the Cardiac Psychology service Lead and Head of Directorate to develop provision into a context where we have developed new ways of working, such as the Psychological Integration and Triage meeting model which supports excellent liaison and Team working with Talking Therapies colleagues, while ensuring specialist psychological provision can be accessed as effectively as possible.
Details
Date posted
14 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
£57,528 to £64,750 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-NBC170-26
Job locations
BTH
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the responsibilities of the role.
Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed breakdown of the responsibilities of the role.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- D.Clin.Psy or equivilent
- HCPC registration
Desirable
- achieved
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working remotely with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, and with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity
- Post-qualification experience of working as a clinical psychologist (or equivalent) within the NHS
Desirable
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration.
- Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to plan and prioritise own clinical workload and research programmes.
Personal
Essential
- Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration, responding and participating as required.
- Ability to self-reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately.
- Ability to cope with unpleasant working environments or conditions
- Ability to cope in, and deal with, highly distressing emotional circumstances.
Other
Essential
- Ability to teach, train & supervise others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings.
- Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour.
- Computer literate, familiar with word, PowerPoint and other relevant software packages such as SPSS.
Person Specification Training and Qualifications Essential D.Clin.Psy or equivilent HCPC registration Desirable achieved Experience Essential Experience of working remotely with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course, and with presenting problems that reflect the full range of clinical severity Post-qualification experience of working as a clinical psychologist (or equivalent) within the NHS Desirable Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team Skills and Knowledge Essential Skills in the use of complex methods of psychological assessment, intervention and management frequently requiring sustained and intense concentration. Well-developed skills in the ability to communicate effectively Ability to plan and prioritise own clinical workload and research programmes. Personal Essential Ability to sustain intense levels of concentration, responding and participating as required. Ability to self-reflect and use clinical supervision appropriately. Ability to cope with unpleasant working environments or conditions Ability to cope in, and deal with, highly distressing emotional circumstances. Other Essential Ability to teach, train & supervise others, using a variety of complex multi-media materials suitable for presentations within public, professional and academic settings. Ability to identify and employ mechanisms of clinical governance as appropriate, to support and maintain clinical practice in the face of regular exposure to highly emotive material and challenging behaviour. Computer literate, familiar with word, PowerPoint and other relevant software packages such as SPSS.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
BTH
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
BTH
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Band 6 Occupational Therapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 9 day(s) ago
Reference: 2422172
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and skilled Occupational Therapist to join us in the Clifton Therapy team until 21.11.27 covering a maternity vacancy. The team provides a 7-day service and bank holiday cover on a rota basis.
This is a really exciting opportunity to join a friendly, dynamic team that is keen to develop and move services forward for the benefit of our patients. You will be part of a large supportive team, and provide quality assessment and intervention working closely with other members of the multidisciplinary team including physiotherapy, nursing teams, medics and the discharge team.
Applicant must have a minimum of 18 months NHS experience at Band 5 in a relevant clinical area.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is an autonomous practitioner, responsible for provision of highly specialised assessment, treatment, intervention and discharge planning of clients referred to the service.
Has responsibility for managing a caseload of inpatients with a variety of complex conditions including chronic, disabling and life limiting illnesses.
Carry out assessment and prescription of equipment and adaptations.
Assist the Clinical Lead Therapist in the planning, co-ordinating, delivering and evaluating of the Clifton Therapy Service.
The post holder will act as a source of expertise and demonstrate advanced knowledge, skill and experience in their role.
Educate other health care professionals, multi-agency professionals and occupational therapy students in Clifton Therapies.
About us
We are based at Clifton Hospital and have a robust process for support and supervision, in addition to an individualised job plan.
You will receive regular supervision with the clinical lead/specialist and be provided opportunities to support your clinical and leadership development.
There is a Band 6 competency schedule and a peer-support forum.
Details
Date posted
13 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year PA
Contract
Secondment
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC165-26
Job locations
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
Lytham St Annes
FY8 1PD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Professional knowledge/skills acquired through degree or diploma and extended through experience and continuing professional development.
- Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to Occupational Therapy colleagues, other members of the multi disciplinary team and multi-agency team (education, social services, voluntary sector), regarding the management of patients with complex Occupational Therapy needs and specialist equipment/adaptation requirements.
- Keep up to date with current evidence based practice underpinning area of work and be able to utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate specialised programmes for clients/carers and other professionals involved.
- Undertake post registration training at an advanced level in relation to specific duties
- Involvement with in-service training by attending and delivering presentations, training sessions at staff meetings and tutorials.
- Attend mandatory training, including Moving and Handling, Basic Life Support, Consent, Fire, Equality & Diversity, Child Protection Awareness etc.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria, policies & procedures relating to provision of Occupational Therapy Service.
- Undertake evaluation of work and current practices through use of audit, reflective practice and outcome measures and make and implement recommendations for change.
- Actively involved in research activities including literature searching.
- Facilitate/participate in working parties developing policy changes which will impact on all service users.
- Manage a varied and complex caseload effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
- Use clinical reasoning to prioritise, allocate and delegate cases to other occupational therapy staff on a daily basis.
- Use analytical skills and specialist assessment tools to undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with complex needs.
- Formulate individualised treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment mediums.
- Implement treatment plans, moving, handling and positioning of patients to enable them to participate in treatment episodes and carry out activities of daily living.
- Develop and demonstrate specialist skills related to acute medicine which are underpinned by theory and practical experience.
- Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts and be able to administer standardised assessments in order to assist the multidisciplinary team with diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of highly complex conditions and recommend appropriate intervention.
- Provide guidance and support on highly complex and complex cases to same grade staff, junior Occupational Therapy staff, support staff and other professionals (Health, Education, Social Services).
- Provide planned advice, teaching and instructions to relatives and carers to enable understanding of the aims of the prescribed Occupational Therapy treatment, ensuring that there is a consistent approach to patient care.
- Assess and prescribe standard and specialist equipment for use in a variety of hospital and community settings. To advise, instruct and educate carers and other professionals on the use of specialist equipment and moving and handling techniques.
- Has responsibility for the delivery of the occupational therapy service within Clifton Therapies at Clifton Hospital ensuring its effectiveness.
- Responsible for autonomous assessment, clinical decision making, treatment selection, evaluation of treatment and outcomes and arranging reviews as required. Guided by agreed protocols/procedures, with the ability to vary treatment without gaining consent from the Clinical Lead therapist.
- Maximise therapy potential and intervention, through effective communication to patients, carers and other professionals.
- Work as a lone practitioner in a variety of community settings where there is a requirement to make decisions spontaneously, within Trust policies and guidelines.
- Use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of therapeutic activities for individual and groups of patient.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, education and social services staff in order to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary and multi-agency service, to facilitate and maintain good working relationships.
- As a senior member of the team will establish and maintain effective communication networks with the wider multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
- Work across multi-agency boundaries and has a working knowledge and understanding of their systems eg. Care and Repair Agency, Social Services.
- Liaise/co-ordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary and multi-agency referrals for patients with complex conditions and their families/carers.
- Communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information, in an empathetic and reassuring manner, to patients, families/carers, and other multi agency professionals in a language understandable to them.
- Facilitate the communication of sensitive and/or distressing information to patients/families/carers, regarding the patients complex condition, diagnosis/prognosis and the intervention required.
- Communicate effectively with patients with complex communication difficulties and/or cognitive problems by utilising a variety of communication mediums.
- Maintain two way communication with the Lead Therapist to ensure appropriate development of Service wide policies, procedures and standards.
- Responsible for documenting and maintaining records for episodes of care within the designated caseload.
- Write complex Occupational Therapy reports which involve clinical reasoning/calculating risk and safety issues.
- Produce and present detailed Occupational Therapy reports which are vital to other agencies to assist in decision making e.g. Adaptation Priority Panel, Hospital Discharge Team, Education Statements.
- Responsible for collecting clinical statistics.
- Have basic IT skills, including internet and e-mail.
- Undertake service reviews and audit in accordance with clinical governance.
- Maintain the ability to communicate effectively when faced with situations of conflict or high emotion from patients/carers/family and other staff members.
- Responsible for the supervision and support of Occupational Therapy staff as outlined in the Occupational Therapy supervision policy and assist with the day-to-day caseload management of junior and support staff.
- Participate in the departmental appraisal system as both appraiser and appraisee.
- Utilise supervision sessions offered by Clinical Lead therapist
- Oversee and implement induction of new staff members.
- Support the Clinical Lead therapist in the recruitment and selection of less senior staff.
- Responsible for the education of junior occupational therapy staff in developing competencies and occupational therapy students in gaining professional qualification.
- Offer opportunities for learning to other disciplines through tutorials, presentations, shadowing e.g. student nurses, work experience students.
- Provide fieldwork education on placements for Occupational Therapy students, taking responsibility for their teaching, supervision and written assessment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Professional knowledge/skills acquired through degree or diploma and extended through experience and continuing professional development.
- Provide specialist advice, teaching and training to Occupational Therapy colleagues, other members of the multi disciplinary team and multi-agency team (education, social services, voluntary sector), regarding the management of patients with complex Occupational Therapy needs and specialist equipment/adaptation requirements.
- Keep up to date with current evidence based practice underpinning area of work and be able to utilise a wide range of treatment skills and options to formulate specialised programmes for clients/carers and other professionals involved.
- Undertake post registration training at an advanced level in relation to specific duties
- Involvement with in-service training by attending and delivering presentations, training sessions at staff meetings and tutorials.
- Attend mandatory training, including Moving and Handling, Basic Life Support, Consent, Fire, Equality & Diversity, Child Protection Awareness etc.
- Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, eligibility criteria, policies & procedures relating to provision of Occupational Therapy Service.
- Undertake evaluation of work and current practices through use of audit, reflective practice and outcome measures and make and implement recommendations for change.
- Actively involved in research activities including literature searching.
- Facilitate/participate in working parties developing policy changes which will impact on all service users.
- Manage a varied and complex caseload effectively and efficiently with regard to clinical priorities and use of time.
- Use clinical reasoning to prioritise, allocate and delegate cases to other occupational therapy staff on a daily basis.
- Use analytical skills and specialist assessment tools to undertake comprehensive assessment of patients with complex needs.
- Formulate individualised treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning and a wide range of treatment mediums.
- Implement treatment plans, moving, handling and positioning of patients to enable them to participate in treatment episodes and carry out activities of daily living.
- Develop and demonstrate specialist skills related to acute medicine which are underpinned by theory and practical experience.
- Interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts and be able to administer standardised assessments in order to assist the multidisciplinary team with diagnosis and prognosis in a wide range of highly complex conditions and recommend appropriate intervention.
- Provide guidance and support on highly complex and complex cases to same grade staff, junior Occupational Therapy staff, support staff and other professionals (Health, Education, Social Services).
- Provide planned advice, teaching and instructions to relatives and carers to enable understanding of the aims of the prescribed Occupational Therapy treatment, ensuring that there is a consistent approach to patient care.
- Assess and prescribe standard and specialist equipment for use in a variety of hospital and community settings. To advise, instruct and educate carers and other professionals on the use of specialist equipment and moving and handling techniques.
- Has responsibility for the delivery of the occupational therapy service within Clifton Therapies at Clifton Hospital ensuring its effectiveness.
- Responsible for autonomous assessment, clinical decision making, treatment selection, evaluation of treatment and outcomes and arranging reviews as required. Guided by agreed protocols/procedures, with the ability to vary treatment without gaining consent from the Clinical Lead therapist.
- Maximise therapy potential and intervention, through effective communication to patients, carers and other professionals.
- Work as a lone practitioner in a variety of community settings where there is a requirement to make decisions spontaneously, within Trust policies and guidelines.
- Use technical and creative skills to assist in the provision of therapeutic activities for individual and groups of patient.
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, therapy, education and social services staff in order to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated multidisciplinary and multi-agency service, to facilitate and maintain good working relationships.
- As a senior member of the team will establish and maintain effective communication networks with the wider multidisciplinary and multi-agency teams.
- Work across multi-agency boundaries and has a working knowledge and understanding of their systems eg. Care and Repair Agency, Social Services.
- Liaise/co-ordinate and facilitate multidisciplinary and multi-agency referrals for patients with complex conditions and their families/carers.
- Communicate highly complex and/or sensitive information, in an empathetic and reassuring manner, to patients, families/carers, and other multi agency professionals in a language understandable to them.
- Facilitate the communication of sensitive and/or distressing information to patients/families/carers, regarding the patients complex condition, diagnosis/prognosis and the intervention required.
- Communicate effectively with patients with complex communication difficulties and/or cognitive problems by utilising a variety of communication mediums.
- Maintain two way communication with the Lead Therapist to ensure appropriate development of Service wide policies, procedures and standards.
- Responsible for documenting and maintaining records for episodes of care within the designated caseload.
- Write complex Occupational Therapy reports which involve clinical reasoning/calculating risk and safety issues.
- Produce and present detailed Occupational Therapy reports which are vital to other agencies to assist in decision making e.g. Adaptation Priority Panel, Hospital Discharge Team, Education Statements.
- Responsible for collecting clinical statistics.
- Have basic IT skills, including internet and e-mail.
- Undertake service reviews and audit in accordance with clinical governance.
- Maintain the ability to communicate effectively when faced with situations of conflict or high emotion from patients/carers/family and other staff members.
- Responsible for the supervision and support of Occupational Therapy staff as outlined in the Occupational Therapy supervision policy and assist with the day-to-day caseload management of junior and support staff.
- Participate in the departmental appraisal system as both appraiser and appraisee.
- Utilise supervision sessions offered by Clinical Lead therapist
- Oversee and implement induction of new staff members.
- Support the Clinical Lead therapist in the recruitment and selection of less senior staff.
- Responsible for the education of junior occupational therapy staff in developing competencies and occupational therapy students in gaining professional qualification.
- Offer opportunities for learning to other disciplines through tutorials, presentations, shadowing e.g. student nurses, work experience students.
- Provide fieldwork education on placements for Occupational Therapy students, taking responsibility for their teaching, supervision and written assessment.
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Attainments
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Minimum 18 months postgraduate experience
- Relevant hospital and rehab experience
Desirable
- Member of the College of Occupational Therapy
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Willing to supervise Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors / Assistants
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Experience working within the acute medical setting.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Approachable.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Adhere to OT code of conduct
- Able to work well as part of a team
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work contracted hours but be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Hold an up to date UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
Person Specification
Qualifications/ Attainments
Essential
- Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- HCPC Registered
- Minimum 18 months postgraduate experience
- Relevant hospital and rehab experience
Desirable
- Member of the College of Occupational Therapy
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Willing to supervise Occupational Therapy Technical Instructors / Assistants
Desirable
- Computer literate
- Experience working within the acute medical setting.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Approachable.
- Maintain confidentiality
- Adhere to OT code of conduct
- Able to work well as part of a team
Other Factors
Essential
- Able to work contracted hours but be flexible to meet the needs of the service.
- Hold an up to date UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
Lytham St Annes
FY8 1PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
Lytham St Annes
FY8 1PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Sonographer
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399475
Job summary
As a qualified advanced practitioner you will use a wide range of developed clinical skills to exercise responsibility for the delivery of diagnostic procedures, diagnostic results and patient care in a specialised or general area of work. You will maintain, evaluate and adapt aspects of the clinical imaging service as required.
To use acquired skills and knowledge to influence your own practice and that of others and to develop new and effective ways of working that improve the care of the patient and the daily running of the ultrasound department.
Support all members of the team within your direct span of responsibility in order to assist the delivery of the service and achieve individual and group objectives.
The post holder will develop their clinical leadership through involvement in the development of clinical practice in a specific area of expertise. Undertake and participate in research, audit and evidence-based practice. Evaluating results and disseminating them through education and teaching, using them to influence best clinical practice.
Provide support and act as a mentor to other radiographers, sonographers and student sonographers when necessary. Promoting and developing your specialty and actively participating in developing other roles and initiatives in the imaging field.
The department has just completed a significant equipment investment programme and is committed to training and the development of the profession.
Main duties of the job
Applications are invited for the position of Band 7 Sonographer to join our team, where you will work in a multidisciplinary environment that is challenging, rewarding, enjoyable and where your professional skills are respected. The successful candidate will join the Ultrasound team team in providing a comprehensive imaging service responsive to the needs of the patient.Hours of duty are 37.5hrs per week, working between the hours of 8.30am-5pm, but with potential expansion to cover weekend. Part time hours would be considered.Candidates must have a CASE accredited Pg Dip in Medical Ultrasound or equivalent CASE accredited qualification and be registered with the HCPC. As a Trust, we recommend that individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-NBC159-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility for the welfare and comfort of the patient whilst under the care of the radiology department, prior, during and post the ultrasound examination. Ensure that they are kept informed of any factors, such as delays, that are likely to affect them.
Provide a high standard of ultrasound work, ensuring departmental standards and quality issues are observed.
We will welcome informal visits to view the facilities and discuss the job role in more detail.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Take responsibility for the welfare and comfort of the patient whilst under the care of the radiology department, prior, during and post the ultrasound examination. Ensure that they are kept informed of any factors, such as delays, that are likely to affect them.
Provide a high standard of ultrasound work, ensuring departmental standards and quality issues are observed.
We will welcome informal visits to view the facilities and discuss the job role in more detail.
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Graduate Radiographer or equivalent
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- State registered with the HCPC
- Post graduate qualification/ experience in obstetric ultrasound.
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency accredited (foetal medicine foundation and DQUASS accreditation
- MSc in Medical Ultrasound or additional modules or training for these.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of general abdominal, gynaecological and obstetric scanning including transvaginal techniques
- Evidence of participating in clinical audit, participating in QA and experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Additional modular qualification i.e. MSK
- Experience in other fields.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues and other health professionals at all levels.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Computer literate
- Maintain high levels of mental effort over a period of time.
- Counselling skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in service development.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding of aims of the NHS as an organisation and their role within it.
- Understanding of risk management, clinical governance and maintaining safe environment.
- Understanding of need to undertake CPD, appraisal and mandatory training
OTHER
Essential
- Professional approach.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Graduate Radiographer or equivalent
- Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound
- State registered with the HCPC
- Post graduate qualification/ experience in obstetric ultrasound.
Desirable
- Nuchal translucency accredited (foetal medicine foundation and DQUASS accreditation
- MSc in Medical Ultrasound or additional modules or training for these.
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of general abdominal, gynaecological and obstetric scanning including transvaginal techniques
- Evidence of participating in clinical audit, participating in QA and experience of clinical supervision.
Desirable
- Additional modular qualification i.e. MSK
- Experience in other fields.
SKILLS
Essential
- Ability to communicate with patients, relatives, colleagues and other health professionals at all levels.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Computer literate
- Maintain high levels of mental effort over a period of time.
- Counselling skills
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in service development.
KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Understanding of aims of the NHS as an organisation and their role within it.
- Understanding of risk management, clinical governance and maintaining safe environment.
- Understanding of need to undertake CPD, appraisal and mandatory training
OTHER
Essential
- Professional approach.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Rotational Physiotherapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399474
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our innovative, progressive and dynamic team. As a Band 5 Rotational Physiotherapist you will play a key role in the provision of high quality physiotherapy services. Offering acomprehensive range of rotations within:
Frailty and A&E,Cardiothoracic Surgery, Critical Care, General Surgery, Orthopaedics (trauma and electives), MSK outpatients, Integrated Community Neurorehabilitation Service (off site), Acute Stroke Rehabilitation Unit, Acute Medicine (General, Respiratory, Haematology/Oncology/Gastro), Care of the Older Person, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Clifton Rehabilitation (off site).
You will be guided and well supported by senior and clinically specialised staff, engaging in regular supervision, objectives and appraisals to enhance your personal and professional development.
As a rotational Band 5 Physiotherapist you will be required to take part in delivering a quality Physiotherapy Service in balance with working clinically alongside Consultants and other members of the Multidisciplinary Team. You will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and have a problem solving approach to patient management. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to support other team members is essential.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the provision of Physiotherapy assessment, intervention and discharge planning of patients with multiple and sometimes complex diagnoses. You will also work collaboratively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team in order to provide a holistic patient centred service, working towards shared goals and a safe and timely discharge.
You will be expected to participate in weekend working and on call rotas on a rota basis.
You will be required to have a full clean UK driving licence and access to a car for off site rotations.
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.
We recommend that all individuals employed in patient facing roles, or those located on a ward or department where patients receive a service should be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-NBC81-26-A
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please ensure that you have read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- HPC registration
Experience
Essential
- CPD diary including evidence of reflective practice and undergraduate experience
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge underpinning physiotherapy practice
- Broad range acquired at undergraduate/newly qualified level.
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Respiratory Clinical Experience
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Basic I.T. skills
- Realistic insight into clinical skills and limitations
- Good communication, planning, organisational and time management skills
Personal
Essential
- Motivation, drive and enthusiasm for delivering a quality service as part of the physiotherapy team
- Current full drivers licence valid for UK use
- Access to car for work purposes
- Legally entitled to work in the UK
- Ability to work in an environment with competing demands
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Diploma/degree in physiotherapy
- HPC registration
Experience
Essential
- CPD diary including evidence of reflective practice and undergraduate experience
- Theoretical and clinical knowledge underpinning physiotherapy practice
- Broad range acquired at undergraduate/newly qualified level.
- Experience of working within the NHS
Desirable
- Respiratory Clinical Experience
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Basic I.T. skills
- Realistic insight into clinical skills and limitations
- Good communication, planning, organisational and time management skills
Personal
Essential
- Motivation, drive and enthusiasm for delivering a quality service as part of the physiotherapy team
- Current full drivers licence valid for UK use
- Access to car for work purposes
- Legally entitled to work in the UK
- Ability to work in an environment with competing demands
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Phlebotomist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399472
Job summary
Would you like to be part of a vital service taking blood samples for patients both in hospital and out in the community?
The Phlebotomy Department is seeking responsible and enthusiastic individuals to work as Phlebotomists to work on the Blackpool Teaching Hospital wards, ED, clinics, outpatients and in patients homes across Fylde and Wyre. This is an exciting opportunity to broaden your experience and learn new skills in this interesting role. You will be required to perform venepuncture and must have a valid driving license and own vehicle.
Applicants need to be able and willing to start work at 07:30 am and weekends on rotation.
Please note - This vacancy willcloseearlier if enough applications are received.
Main duties of the job
Taking blood samples (performing venepuncture) from patients on hospital wards, outpatient clinics and in the Community ,which are then transported for analysis at Blackpool Victoria Hospital Pathology Department
Particular qualities we are looking for include:
- Good communication and interpersonal skills with a polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives.
- A passion for delivering excellent results and an eye for detail
- Good hand to eye coordination
- Ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.
- Able to adhere strictly to established protocols and Trust policies
- Have excellent work attendance and good time-keeping
- Provide a caring and professional service for users
- Maintain high standards of professional appearance
- Enthusiasm, determination and a positive, can-do attitude
- Willingness to work flexibility
- Willingness to work at short notice
You will need basic computer skills and be able to meet the physical demands of the job which include standing, bending, walking and have a full driving licence.
Previous hospital or community phlebotomy experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.
Applicants who present a professional appearance and caring attitude and who put patients at the heart of what they do are actively encouraged to apply.
About us
This post is part of the local phlebotomy service, to provide venepuncture both within the acute hospital and Community on the Fylde coast.
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria. 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 services across the wider region.
Details
Date posted
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pa pro rata per anum
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
382-BANK38-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take the time to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. In order to be selected for interview, it is essential that you address as many of the essential and desirable requirements for for role as you can, within your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please take the time to read the attached Job Description and Person Specification before submitting your application. In order to be selected for interview, it is essential that you address as many of the essential and desirable requirements for for role as you can, within your application.
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSE A-C
experience and knowledge
Essential
- Team working
- Working within quality systems
- Compliance to quality systems
Desirable
- Health care experience
- Hospital or Community Phlebotomy experience
skills and ability
Essential
- Customer/Patient liaison
- Basic literacy
- Basic literacy
- Basic literacy
- Patience, with a caring and sympathetic approach
- Able and willing to work to a flexible working pattern
- Capable of acquiring new skills
- Capable of working accurately
- Capable of working under -pressure
- Manual dexterity / good hand to eye coordination
- Capable of prolonged standing, walking and bending
- Current driving license
Person Specification
Education/qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSE A-C
experience and knowledge
Essential
- Team working
- Working within quality systems
- Compliance to quality systems
Desirable
- Health care experience
- Hospital or Community Phlebotomy experience
skills and ability
Essential
- Customer/Patient liaison
- Basic literacy
- Basic literacy
- Basic literacy
- Patience, with a caring and sympathetic approach
- Able and willing to work to a flexible working pattern
- Capable of acquiring new skills
- Capable of working accurately
- Capable of working under -pressure
- Manual dexterity / good hand to eye coordination
- Capable of prolonged standing, walking and bending
- Current driving license
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Rd
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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CAMHS Team Secretary
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2399274
Job summary
This post is based with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS). The post holder will work closely with the team to provide a full administrative and secretarial service. Key tasks for the post holder are the co-ordination and provision of administrative support to non-medical staff within the service including the managing of appointments systems, handling client information etc. The post holder will also participate in co-ordination of office cover within the 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
To provide a comprehensive secretarial, administrative and information service to the CAMHS Clinical and Duty Teams, in respect of managing of appointments, dealing with correspondence, composing as required routine and non-routine letters and other documentation related to the service i.e. reports, and taking personal responsibility for confidential issues.
Maintain and update clinical and non-clinical electronic systems.
Respect and maintain confidentiality of patient information, ensuring all typed patient records are correctly stored on CAMHS patient electronic information system, and telephone conversations are not overheard by the public.
To liaise with Clinicians when receiving queries from families, healthcare, social care professionals and other agencies.
Responsible for using own initiative to prioritise, plan, action and complete personal day to day work in line with local and national access and waiting targets.
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
07 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC157-26
Job locations
CAMHS
Whitegare Drive Health Centre
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Responsible for using own initiative to prioritise, plan, action and complete personal day to day work in line with local and national access and waiting targets.
Support the local induction of new administrative team members, including one to one training on software packages and office procedures.
Receive telephone calls from i.e. parents, GPs, Schools, Health and Social Care agencies.
Maintain a working knowledge of child protection procedures, reporting any concerns to Clinician/Manager.
Assist in ordering NHS supplies via NHS Supply chain and E-Procurement.
Under instruction from Admin Manager respond in a timely manner to Subject Access Requests received from the Data Access Team within strict time constraints
Job description Job responsibilities Responsible for using own initiative to prioritise, plan, action and complete personal day to day work in line with local and national access and waiting targets. Support the local induction of new administrative team members, including one to one training on software packages and office procedures. Receive telephone calls from i.e. parents, GPs, Schools, Health and Social Care agencies. Maintain a working knowledge of child protection procedures, reporting any concerns to Clinician/Manager. Assist in ordering NHS supplies via NHS Supply chain and E-Procurement. Under instruction from Admin Manager respond in a timely manner to Subject Access Requests received from the Data Access Team within strict time constraints
Person Specification
essential
Essential
- oGood standard of general education 3 GCSEs or equivalent
- oBusiness Administration NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience
Desirable
- oMicrosoft office / IT qualifications
essential
Essential
- Experience using Microsoft office excel outlook and word. Knowledge of communication via social media.
- oExperience of working in a busy reception area/ office or healthcare setting
- oKnowledge of maintaining confidentiality in the workplace
Desirable
- Experience of NHS systems - EMIS web
essential
Essential
- oExcellent Interpersonal skills
- oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal. Including accurate typing skills
- oExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload
- oFriendly, approachable and works well as part of a team
- oAbility to multi-task and remain calm and focused in a busy reception area
Desirable
- Evidence of awareness to extend knowledge and personal development.
Person Specification essential Essential oGood standard of general education 3 GCSEs or equivalent oBusiness Administration NVQ level 2 or equivalent experience Desirable oMicrosoft office / IT qualifications essential Essential Experience using Microsoft office excel outlook and word. Knowledge of communication via social media. oExperience of working in a busy reception area/ office or healthcare setting oKnowledge of maintaining confidentiality in the workplace Desirable Experience of NHS systems - EMIS web essential Essential oExcellent Interpersonal skills oExcellent communication skills both written and verbal. Including accurate typing skills oExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise own workload oFriendly, approachable and works well as part of a team oAbility to multi-task and remain calm and focused in a busy reception area Desirable Evidence of awareness to extend knowledge and personal development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CAMHS
Whitegare Drive Health Centre
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
CAMHS
Whitegare Drive Health Centre
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Emergency Department Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 20 day(s) ago
Reference: 2380518
Job summary
Emergency Department Assistant
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.
About us
Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.
As a Trust we are committed to:
- Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
- Real equality of opportunity.
- Continual development and learning for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance.
We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.
The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
Details
Date posted
02 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-MEC55-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
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
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
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
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
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2372027
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join our dedicated team on the Haematology and Oncology Day unit at Blackpool Teaching Hospital.
The successful candidate will be supported by our nursing and medical team and full training will be provided. Your skills will be developed during your induction and you will gain new competencies related to cancer services. You will be expected to work Monday to Friday from 08.00 until 18.00, depending on the shift pattern necessary for the week , no weekends or bank holidays required . This post is for a permanent position.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Main duties include:
- Maintaining patient safety and dignity at all times
- Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
- Recording base line observations
- Venepuncture - full training provided
- ECG recording - full training provided
- Blood products collection
- Being the patient advocate and escalating any concerns to the appropriate teams
- Working closely with all members of the team
- Supporting team with medical procedures
- Supporting team with administrative tasks
The unit is looking for a interested candidate who is compassionate and empathetic. A team player that shows initiative , and supports the multidisciplinary team. The candidate will need to be prepared to deal with complex patients cases , due to the nature of the services.
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
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-MEC54-26
Job locations
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will need to assist the multidisciplinary team and provide support to patients during their journey in the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. In this role it is expected to assist with procedures, and other activities, following protocols and policies as per Trust guidance. The post holder will need to support the nursing team as necessary as well as, performing administrative tasks. In this role you will be able to develop a plethora of skills and competencies that will allow you to improve the service, patient care and your career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will need to assist the multidisciplinary team and provide support to patients during their journey in the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit. In this role it is expected to assist with procedures, and other activities, following protocols and policies as per Trust guidance. The post holder will need to support the nursing team as necessary as well as, performing administrative tasks. In this role you will be able to develop a plethora of skills and competencies that will allow you to improve the service, patient care and your career.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1 / Grade D / Grade 3 or above
Desirable
- GCSE Maths and English grade C or above/ Grade 4 -9
- Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in Healthcare / NVQ level 2 Healthcare
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Ability to follow instructions
- Able to deal with sensitive issues and information with tact and diplomacy
- Effective communication skills
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
- Effective team player
- Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Basic I.T. skills in Microsoft software
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Observations training
- Maxims training
- Blood products collection training
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Demonstrable numeracy and literacy skills in line with Level 1 / Grade D / Grade 3 or above
Desirable
- GCSE Maths and English grade C or above/ Grade 4 -9
- Level 2 QCF diploma (Qualification Credit Framework) in Healthcare / NVQ level 2 Healthcare
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
- Understanding of quality and change in the clinical setting
- Ability to follow instructions
- Able to deal with sensitive issues and information with tact and diplomacy
- Effective communication skills
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proven ability to demonstrate compassion/empathy/help others
- Effective team player
- Proven ability to be flexible in your approach
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Basic I.T. skills in Microsoft software
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Observations training
- Maxims training
- Blood products collection training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Bank Domestic Assistant- Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 23 day(s) ago
Reference: 2372024
Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The overview:
The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.
The role will be working in community Health Centres, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.
It is essential to hold a current driving license and have access to a vehicle, as you will be required to travel between sites with the Atlas footprint to deliver the role.
Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.
We are looking for someone who has a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English at GCSE level. It would be advantageous is you have previous experience cleaning, especially in a health care setting as well as holding relevant qualifications or training such as an NVQ in Cleaning or Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - however, this is not essential.
Main duties of the job
The duties and responsibilities are
- Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaningmachinery.
- Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, stripping,scrubbing and buffing.
- Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
- Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spraypolish.
- Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
About us
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Our teams ensure our clients' properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust's frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.
Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.
Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £26,648 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
382-ATL32-26
Job locations
Various across Atlas' footprint
Whinney Heys Road
Various sites around Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. windows, partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
- Periodic changing of curtains.
- Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
- Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behaviour.
- Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
- Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and dcor to the relevant level of seniority.
- Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.
- Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.
- Wearing, at all times, of protective clothing provided by Atlas and keeping in a clean and serviceable condition. Wearing at all times and being responsible for the Atlas Uniform and identify badge.
- Assisting at and/or providing cover at other premises at which Atlas provide a service as necessary, in agreement with the Domestic Coordinator.
- To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.
- To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development
- To comply with BFW Management Ltd agreed policies and procedures including but not limited to Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities Policies, the Data Protection Act,Freedom of Information Act, Financial Management Regulations and other relevant NHS and Government Regulations, Directives and area wide priorities
- To undertake any other tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed and appropriate to the level of the role subject to any reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as incorporated into the Equality Act 2010
- To participate in the wider development of the function and contribute to service improvement as required.
Please ensure you have read the attached full Job Description & Person Specification, before applying for the role and for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. windows, partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
- Periodic changing of curtains.
- Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
- Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behaviour.
- Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
- Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and dcor to the relevant level of seniority.
- Stock control i.e. regular ordering of cleaning materials and equipment, by completion of the relevant forms.
- Using only materials and equipment provided by Atlas BFW Management Ltd and ensuring they are securely locked away when not in use.
- Wearing, at all times, of protective clothing provided by Atlas and keeping in a clean and serviceable condition. Wearing at all times and being responsible for the Atlas Uniform and identify badge.
- Assisting at and/or providing cover at other premises at which Atlas provide a service as necessary, in agreement with the Domestic Coordinator.
- To act in accordance with BFW Management Ltd Constitution and other Codes of Conduct.
- To participate in staff development, appraisal and training as appropriate, including continuous professional development
- To comply with BFW Management Ltd agreed policies and procedures including but not limited to Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities Policies, the Data Protection Act,Freedom of Information Act, Financial Management Regulations and other relevant NHS and Government Regulations, Directives and area wide priorities
- To undertake any other tasks, duties and responsibilities as directed and appropriate to the level of the role subject to any reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 as incorporated into the Equality Act 2010
- To participate in the wider development of the function and contribute to service improvement as required.
Please ensure you have read the attached full Job Description & Person Specification, before applying for the role and for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mathematics GCSE
- English GCSE
Desirable
- NVQ in Cleaning
Training
Desirable
- Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Experience
Desirable
- Work in a similar role.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment.
Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with colleagues / the general public.
- Ability to work alone, but also as part of a team group.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital.
- Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mathematics GCSE
- English GCSE
Desirable
- NVQ in Cleaning
Training
Desirable
- Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Experience
Desirable
- Work in a similar role.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment.
Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with colleagues / the general public.
- Ability to work alone, but also as part of a team group.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital.
- Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various across Atlas' footprint
Whinney Heys Road
Various sites around Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Various across Atlas' footprint
Whinney Heys Road
Various sites around Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Consultant Occupational Health Physician
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 27 day(s) ago
Reference: 2365556
Job summary
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to values-based leadership and aims to be a great place to work. The clinical lead for the Department reports to the Head of Occupational Health and is accountable to the Chief Medical Officer. Based in Whinacre House, the Staff Health & Wellbeing Centre delivers accredited SEQOHS services to improve staff health, reduce stress, and promote wellbeing for Trust employees and external clients.
Candidates must have Membership/Fellowship of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, a CCST/CCT/EEA equivalent in Occupational Medicine, or be eligible for GMC Specialist Register admission within six months of interview. Part of the People and Culture Division, the Occupational Health Department provides comprehensive services to Trust staff and external organisations, generating income for the department. The department has experience training Specialty Trainees and plans to offer further training opportunities.
AAC date TBC
We will consider full-time (typically 10 sessions), part-time, and job share options.
Main duties of the job
Maintain an understanding of current professional and national developments applicable to Occupational Health.
In conjunction with the Head of Workforce Health & Wellbeing represent the Occupational Health Service at relevant committee meetings to ensure that the development and improvement of service delivery programmes and protocols includes specialist occupational health advice.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community health services to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
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 services across the wider region.
We employ more than 6,500 staff, with a turnover in excess of £370m in 2014/2015 and have approximately 900 beds.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2026
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Consultant
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-DOC93-25-C
Job locations
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Make a specialist assessment of a patients health status and occupational health needs (by history, physical examination, clinical procedures and relevant tests).
- Obtain or arrange for additional medical or paramedical information from specialists or relevant therapists.
- Make a functional assessment of the patients physical and psychological capability for their job (or the job they might be asked to do) and make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases.
- Assess the impact of a patients work on their health.
- Assess the risk a patients health or fitness poses to the safety of themselves and others.
- Provide patients with information on their health, its occupational impact and the steps needed to control and reduce their personal risks.
- Communicate respectfully with patients and ensure they are fully informed.
- Provide advice on the relevant options for treatment, rehabilitation and redeployment to both clients and managers as appropriate.
- Advise on the short- and long-term modifications to a patients work dictated by their state of health
- Keep a clear, concise and contemporaneous patient record that details the clinical findings, the results of tests, reports given and received, decisions made, and advice given to patients and others, and relevant details of treatments and referrals.
- Involve other health and occupational health professionals where appropriate, including the patients general practitioner.
- To provide advice to other specialists/professionals and to non-specialists within the clinical field and to give advice to Occupational Health Advisers.
- Communicate with human resources and line managers about the patient in an ethical and meaningful way, while maintaining the important requirement of medical confidentiality.
Job description Job responsibilities Make a specialist assessment of a patients health status and occupational health needs (by history, physical examination, clinical procedures and relevant tests). Obtain or arrange for additional medical or paramedical information from specialists or relevant therapists. Make a functional assessment of the patients physical and psychological capability for their job (or the job they might be asked to do) and make highly specialist clinical decisions following assessment of complex cases. Assess the impact of a patients work on their health. Assess the risk a patients health or fitness poses to the safety of themselves and others. Provide patients with information on their health, its occupational impact and the steps needed to control and reduce their personal risks. Communicate respectfully with patients and ensure they are fully informed. Provide advice on the relevant options for treatment, rehabilitation and redeployment to both clients and managers as appropriate. Advise on the short- and long-term modifications to a patients work dictated by their state of health Keep a clear, concise and contemporaneous patient record that details the clinical findings, the results of tests, reports given and received, decisions made, and advice given to patients and others, and relevant details of treatments and referrals. Involve other health and occupational health professionals where appropriate, including the patients general practitioner. To provide advice to other specialists/professionals and to non-specialists within the clinical field and to give advice to Occupational Health Advisers. Communicate with human resources and line managers about the patient in an ethical and meaningful way, while maintaining the important requirement of medical confidentiality.
Person Specification
Legal Requirments
Essential
- Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date
- Full registration with the GMC
Education and Qualification
Essential
- MB ChB or equivalent
- MRCP or equivalent
Desirable
- Higher degree (MD/PhD)
Knowledge & Research
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate a wide breadth of clinical experience and competence in Occupational Medicine.
- Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance processes e.g. SEQOHS
- Knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance related activities
- Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit
- Experience of clinical research in one or more aspects of occupational health
Desirable
- A proven track record in self- directed research
- Publications in peer reviewed journals
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
- Effective teaching skills
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff.
- Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting
- Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions
- Experience of participation in regular clinical audit and contribution to maintaining high standards of clinical governance
- Familiar with current structure of health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes in occupational health medicine
- Full driving licence
- Computer and IT skills
Desirable
- Experience in Occupational Medicine in the NHS
- HSE Appointed doctor (Ionising Radiations, Asbestos & Lead Regulations
- Awareness of the principles of core practices involved in service management, project management and effective meetings
- Educational qualification or working towards.
Person Specification Legal Requirments Essential Inclusion on the Specialist Register or eligible for inclusion within 6 months of interview date Full registration with the GMC Education and Qualification Essential MB ChB or equivalent MRCP or equivalent Desirable Higher degree (MD/PhD) Knowledge & Research Essential Must be able to demonstrate a wide breadth of clinical experience and competence in Occupational Medicine. Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance processes e.g. SEQOHS Knowledge and experience of Clinical Governance related activities Commitment to CPD and requirements of clinical governance and audit Experience of clinical research in one or more aspects of occupational health Desirable A proven track record in self- directed research Publications in peer reviewed journals Skills and Ability Essential Excellent communication skills - both oral and written. Effective teaching skills Ability to organise and prioritise workload and to delegate responsibility and supervise staff. Involvement and evidence of implementation of service development and managing change in a healthcare setting Leadership skills- ability to take responsibility, show leadership and make decisions Experience of participation in regular clinical audit and contribution to maintaining high standards of clinical governance Familiar with current structure of health service and conversant with recent initiatives and changes in occupational health medicine Full driving licence Computer and IT skills Desirable Experience in Occupational Medicine in the NHS HSE Appointed doctor (Ionising Radiations, Asbestos & Lead Regulations Awareness of the principles of core practices involved in service management, project management and effective meetings Educational qualification or working towards.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Bank Domestic Assistant- Lancaster/Morecambe
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2345378
Job summary
Please note that this role is advertised on behalf of Atlas BFW Management Ltd (Atlas), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and as such, successful applicant(s) will be on Atlas Terms and Conditions. For further information about Atlas, please visit: www.bfwml.co.uk
The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.
We are looking for someone who has a Grade C or equivalent in Maths and English at GCSE level. It would be advantageous is you have previous experience cleaning, especially in a health care setting as well as holding relevant qualifications or training such as an NVQ in Cleaning or Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH) - however,, this is not essential.
Please be aware that with this role you may require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), further information will be provided if you are successful for interview.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to carry out general cleaning duties to the recognised standards across the Atlas portfolio, to suit the needs of the business, covering for holidays, sickness and other periods as and when required on an ad-hoc basis.
The role will be working in community Health Centres, cleaning both clinical and non-clinical areas.
About us
As experts in healthcare facilities and property management, we deliver fully-managed healthcare facilities services and property management solutions to clients throughout Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and North Lancashire.
Our teams ensure our clients' properties and amenities provide the best environment for their customers, patients, staff and visitors.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, we support the Trust's frontline clinical services and assist with the delivery of patient care, through our service provision.
Our profits are used to help grow our business, whilst providing additional employment, training and development opportunities for local people.
Visit: bfwml.co.uk for further information.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £26,648 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-ATL29-26
Job locations
Lancaster/Morecambe
Various Sites
Various sites around Lancaster & Morecambe
LA4 5NN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
- Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and buffing.
- Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
- Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.
- Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
- Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. windows, partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
- Periodic changing of curtains.
- Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
- Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.
- Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
- Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and dcor to the relevant level of seniority.
Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full information on the role, and before applying.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Regular vacuuming and occasional shampooing of carpeted areas using carpet cleaning machinery.
- Regular maintenance of hard floors using a buffing machine i.e. spray cleaning, stripping, scrubbing and buffing.
- Regular high and low damp dusting including all worktops, ledges, skirting, picture frames, notice boards, radiators, desks and shelving and general fixtures and fittings.
- Daily dusting of all non-clinical electrical equipment, furniture and periodic application of spray polish.
- Daily cleaning of all washbasins, toilets, sluice sinks and sanitary fittings including replenishment of soap and hand towel dispensers and toilet tissue, as necessary.
- Routinely clean all internal glazing i.e. windows, partitions, door glazing and mirrors.
- Periodic changing of curtains.
- Daily emptying of clinical and domestic waste containers and litter bins using colour coded bags including removal to storage at approved locations
- Ensuring that premises are secure by locking all doors, activating intruder alarms and reporting any suspicious behavior.
- Acquiring an understanding of departmental guidance notes and following procedures therein.
- Reporting faults to cleaning equipment and damage to furniture, fittings and dcor to the relevant level of seniority.
Please ensure you have read the attached Job Description & Person Specification for full information on the role, and before applying.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mathematics GCSE
- English GCSE
Desirable
- NVQ in Cleaning
Training
Desirable
- Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Experience
Desirable
- Work in a similar role
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment.
Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with colleagues / the general public.
- Ability to work alone, but also as part of a team group.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital.
- Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Mathematics GCSE
- English GCSE
Desirable
- NVQ in Cleaning
Training
Desirable
- Basic Training in Health & Safety, Control of Substance Hazardous to Health (COSHH).
Experience
Desirable
- Work in a similar role
Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience in floor care and maintenance and use of floor care equipment.
Qualities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with colleagues / the general public.
- Ability to work alone, but also as part of a team group.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality is vital.
- Friendly disposition in order to be able to communicate with colleagues, the general public and patients in order to complete daily tasks.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lancaster/Morecambe
Various Sites
Various sites around Lancaster & Morecambe
LA4 5NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lancaster/Morecambe
Various Sites
Various sites around Lancaster & Morecambe
LA4 5NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Scrub Practitioner
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2345370
Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within the Cardiac Theatres at Blackpool. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Scrub Practitioner. The Unit consists of 4 theatres that perform over 1,000 adult Cardiac Cases annually, including minimal access surgery, as well as around 500 Thoracic cases, including robotic thoracic cases. As well as working in the 4 theatres as a scrub practitioner, there are opportunities to work in the theatre recovery area and Cardiology. Ideally the candidate should have experience in Cardiac Theatres but all registered Nurse / ODP's applicants will be considered as training can be provided.
Main duties of the job
Main duties
The core hours are between 08.00 and 19.00 Monday to Friday, with a 7 day, 24-hour emergency on-call service, that you will be expected to join.
Preparing surgical instruments, maintain a sterile environment, and anticipate the surgical teams needs by passing instruments during the procedures. The scrub nurse is responsible for the correct count of swabs needles and instruments at the end of the procedure.
We have an excellent structured training program so you quickly become an integrated team member. There are a wide range of training and development opportunities accessible to all staff both in house, and via external links to both the University of Central Lancashire and other external learning.
Please contact Jessy Thomas, Clinical Lead Nurse, or Alison Gray, Clinical Lead Nurse, on Blackpool 01253 657821 for further discussion or to arrange an informal visit.
Please ensure that you read the Person Specification within the Job Description attached below, as your application will be judged against this.
About us
About the trust
Due to the high number of job applications received overall by the Trust we are regrettably unable to acknowledge receipt of your application. If you do not receive an invitation to attend an interview within one month of vacancy closure you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that in line with national NHS guidelines this Trust operates a strict non-smoking policy. Members of staff are not permitted to smoke on Trust premises or grounds at any time nor take breaks during working hours for the purposes of smoking.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-SWC110-26
Job locations
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Hays Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
A vacancy has arisen within the Cardiac Theatres at Blackpool. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Scrub Practitioner. The Unit consists of 4 theatres that perform over 1,000 adult Cardiac Cases annually, including minimal access surgery, as well as around 500 Thoracic cases, including robotic thoracic cases. As well as working in the 4 theatres as a scrub practitioner, there are opportunities to work in the theatre recovery area and Cardiology. Ideally the candidate should have experience in Cardiac Theatres but all registered Nurse / ODPs applicants will be considered as training can be provided.
Job description
Job responsibilities
A vacancy has arisen within the Cardiac Theatres at Blackpool. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Scrub Practitioner. The Unit consists of 4 theatres that perform over 1,000 adult Cardiac Cases annually, including minimal access surgery, as well as around 500 Thoracic cases, including robotic thoracic cases. As well as working in the 4 theatres as a scrub practitioner, there are opportunities to work in the theatre recovery area and Cardiology. Ideally the candidate should have experience in Cardiac Theatres but all registered Nurse / ODPs applicants will be considered as training can be provided.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
- Willingness to complete teaching and assessing qualification
- Willingness to complete specialist qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years post registration theatre Experience
- Experience of team management
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to establish priorities.
- Team Player & Team commitment.
- Assertiveness
- Demonstrates commitment to speciality.
- Recent theatre experience.
- Good time management.
- I.T. skills.
- Decision maker.
- Communicate at all levels.
- Problem solver.
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Recovery experience
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Level 1) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner
Desirable
- Willingness to complete teaching and assessing qualification
- Willingness to complete specialist qualification
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Evidence of continued professional development
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years post registration theatre Experience
- Experience of team management
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to establish priorities.
- Team Player & Team commitment.
- Assertiveness
- Demonstrates commitment to speciality.
- Recent theatre experience.
- Good time management.
- I.T. skills.
- Decision maker.
- Communicate at all levels.
- Problem solver.
- Basic Life Support
Desirable
- Leadership qualities
- Recovery experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Hays Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Whinney Hays Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2316103
Job summary
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.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospital provide health care services across the Fylde Coast, Lancashire and South Cumbria area that is home to 1.6 million people.
A range of hospital services is provided to the 352,000 people living on the Fylde Coase and the estimated 18 million visitors who visit each year.
The Trust offers community health services to 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and north Lancashire. We also provide specialist regional care to cardiac and haematology patients.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC112-26
Job locations
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding.
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2316102
Job summary
A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dignity and respect. The role involves both direct patient care and supporting the wider health care 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.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
About us
Blackpool Victoria Hospital provides health care services across the Fylde coast, Lancashire and south Cumbria area that is home to 1.6 million people.
A range of hospital services is provided to the 352,000 people living on the Fylde Coast and the estimated 18 million visitors who visit each year.
The Trust offers community health services to 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and north Lancashire. We also provide specialist regional care for cardiac and haematology patients.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC113-26
Job locations
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2316101
Job summary
A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dignity and respect. The role involves both direct patient care and supporting the wider health care 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.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
About us
Blackpool Victoria Hospital provides health care services across the Fylde coast, Lancashire and south Cumbria area that is home to 1.6 million people.
A range of hospital services is provided to the 352,000 people living on the Fylde Coast and the estimated 18 million visitors who visit each year.
The Trust offers community health services to 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde, Wyre and north Lancashire. We also provide specialist regional care for cardiac and haematology patients.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC114-26
Job locations
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.
Desirable
- Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Essential
- Willingness & ability to undertake NVQ Level 3 in care if required
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working within a team
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a RN or Doctor as agreed by local protocols.
Desirable
- Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2316100
Job summary
A Healthcare Assistant is responsible for helping patients with their daily needs while ensuring they are comfortable, safe and treated with dignity and respect. The role involves both direct patient care and supporting the wider health care 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.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
About us
Blackpool Victoria Hospital provides health care services across the Fylde coast, Lancashire and south Cumbria area that is home to 1.6 million people.
A range of hospital services is provided to the 352,000 people living on the Fylde Coast and the estimated 18 million visitors who visit each year.
The Trust offers community health services to 445,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde , Wyre and north Lancashire, We also provide specialist regional care for cardiac and haematology patients.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC115-26
Job locations
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assisting patients with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting.
Helping patients with eating, drinking and mobility.
Supporting patients with emotional and social needs.
Monitoring and recording observations such as temperature, pulse, blood pressure, respiration and oxygen saturation where trained.
Assisting nurses and other healthcare professionals with patient care and clinical procedures.
Maintaining accurate patient records and reporting and changes in a patient's condition.
Following infection prevention and control procedures.
Promoting patient dignity, privacy and independence.
Adhering to health and safety policies and safeguarding procedures.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
NVQ Level 3 in care
Essential
- Experience of working with people
Desirable
- Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of working with people
Desirable
- Experience as a Healthcare Assistant
SKILLS/ATTRIBUTES
Essential
- Able to perform a wide range of duties
Desirable
- Ability to perform ECGs
NVQ Level 3 in care
Essential
- Experience of working with people
Desirable
- Ability to monitor basic observations (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Oxygen Saturations etc)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clifton Hospital
Pershore Road
St Annes
FY8 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Clinical Lead Speech & language Therapist
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 2316098
Job summary
Are you an experienced and motivated Speech and Language Therapist ready for a Band 7 clinical leadership role? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Integrated Community Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Service in Blackpool, supporting adults with stroke, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions in community settings.
As Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide specialist assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for people with complex communication and swallowing difficulties, alongside professional leadership and support for the SLT workforce. Working with colleagues across acute and community pathways, you will help shape rehabilitation, promote evidence-based practice and support people to maximise independence, participation and quality of life. You will be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team including case managers, clinical psychologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation assistants, a dietitian, an Advanced Clinical Practitioner and another Clinical Lead SLT.
This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician with strong stroke and neurorehabilitation experience who is passionate about service improvement, collaborative working and outstanding community care. Applications for full-time and part-time hours will be considered.
Main duties of the job
As Clinical Lead Speech and Language Therapist, you will provide visible clinical leadership for Speech and Language Therapy within our Integrated Community Stroke and Neurorehabilitation Service, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care for adults following an acquired brain injury, neurological diagnosis or stroke. You will bring specialist expertise in the assessment and management of complex communication and swallowing difficulties, while working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues across community and acute pathways. The role also includes supervision and support of junior staff and rehabilitation assistants, contributing to service development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice across the team.
About us
The Trust's mission is "Together We Care" which encompasses the strategic vision for operating as a high performing organisation within an Integrated Care System (ICS), which provides quality, safe and effective care. This will be achieved in a financially sustainable way through our values-driven, skilled and motivated workforce:
People-centred- Serving people is the focus of everything we do;
Positive- having a "can do" response whatever the situation;
Compassion- always demonstrating we care;
Excellence- continually striving to provide the best care possible.
Our Values are drivers for the behaviours that all our staff strive to demonstrate.
The values and behaviours have been and continue to be embedded and communicated across the organisation via a number of initiatives - including our recruitment processes, corporate induction, team briefings, meetings, appraisals and our annual awards ceremony.
Details
Date posted
02 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
382-NBC99-26
Job locations
Ansdell Medical Centre
Albany Road
Lytham St Annes
FY8 4GW
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide highly specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders within a community stroke and neurorehabilitation service, using current evidence-based practice to inform clinical decisions, prognosis and discharge planning.
- To contribute to mental capacity assessments and best-interest decision-making processes, enabling patients to maximise their independence, participation and ability to communicate their wishes wherever possible.
- To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, best-interest meetings and family meetings, providing specialist advice and guidance on communication and swallowing needs.
- To ensure patients, families and carers are actively involved in goal setting, care planning and rehabilitation programmes wherever possible.
- To adapt assessment and intervention approaches to meet individual patient circumstances, including cognitive, cultural, linguistic and environmental factors.
- To provide specialist advice, support and education to colleagues, relatives and carers to promote effective management of communication and swallowing difficulties, including discharge planning and longer-term management.
- To liaise effectively with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues, multidisciplinary team members, acute services, primary care and external agencies to support coordinated, seamless care across the pathway.
- To work within service, professional and Trust policies relating to referral management, clinical pathways, documentation, consent, safeguarding and discharge processes.
- To manage a highly specialist clinical caseload independently, while delegating appropriately to junior Speech and Language Therapists and rehabilitation assistants, and maintaining accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
- To work flexibly across community settings, including patients homes, clinics and other relevant locations across Blackpool and the wider service footprint as required.
- To work collaboratively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary or multi-agency teams to ensure effective, joined-up service provision and smooth transitions of care.
- To maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of professional standards, national guidance and current evidence relevant to stroke and neurorehabilitation, including Speech and Language Therapy best practice.
- To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, safety and risk management, and to promote these across the team and wider community settings.
- To provide clinical supervision, leadership and day-to-day support to junior staff and rehabilitation assistants, contributing to staff development, service improvement and the ongoing delivery of high-quality community stroke and neurorehabilitation care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- To provide highly specialist assessment, differential diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation for adults with acquired communication and/or swallowing disorders within a community stroke and neurorehabilitation service, using current evidence-based practice to inform clinical decisions, prognosis and discharge planning.
- To contribute to mental capacity assessments and best-interest decision-making processes, enabling patients to maximise their independence, participation and ability to communicate their wishes wherever possible.
- To participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, best-interest meetings and family meetings, providing specialist advice and guidance on communication and swallowing needs.
- To ensure patients, families and carers are actively involved in goal setting, care planning and rehabilitation programmes wherever possible.
- To adapt assessment and intervention approaches to meet individual patient circumstances, including cognitive, cultural, linguistic and environmental factors.
- To provide specialist advice, support and education to colleagues, relatives and carers to promote effective management of communication and swallowing difficulties, including discharge planning and longer-term management.
- To liaise effectively with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues, multidisciplinary team members, acute services, primary care and external agencies to support coordinated, seamless care across the pathway.
- To work within service, professional and Trust policies relating to referral management, clinical pathways, documentation, consent, safeguarding and discharge processes.
- To manage a highly specialist clinical caseload independently, while delegating appropriately to junior Speech and Language Therapists and rehabilitation assistants, and maintaining accurate, timely and legally compliant clinical records.
- To work flexibly across community settings, including patients homes, clinics and other relevant locations across Blackpool and the wider service footprint as required.
- To work collaboratively with partner agencies and multidisciplinary or multi-agency teams to ensure effective, joined-up service provision and smooth transitions of care.
- To maintain and apply up-to-date knowledge of professional standards, national guidance and current evidence relevant to stroke and neurorehabilitation, including Speech and Language Therapy best practice.
- To maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, safety and risk management, and to promote these across the team and wider community settings.
- To provide clinical supervision, leadership and day-to-day support to junior staff and rehabilitation assistants, contributing to staff development, service improvement and the ongoing delivery of high-quality community stroke and neurorehabilitation care.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree, BSc (Hons) or MSc (Hons) or equivalent.
- Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Additional recognised dysphagia training.
Desirable
- Successful completion of a relevant leadership course
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in stroke and neurological conditions with a minimum of 5 years post graduate clinical experience
- Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
- Post graduate experience of developing and delivering specialist formal and informal, training/ presentations for a wide range of professionals
- Knowledge of principles regarding clinical supervision and experience in providing this
- Demonstrable use of initiative in relevant service development/quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Experience in conducting and interpreting videofluoroscopy.
- Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge beyond specialist field.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- The ability to work within national and legal frameworks in autonomously managing a specialist SLT caseload.
- Ability to be an effective team member, assume clinical leadership for SLT within the service and delegate as necessary.
- Demonstrate developed approaches to collaborative and cross-boundary working practices
- Highly developed communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Hold a full driving licence, access to own vehicle and ability to travel across the geographical area covered by the post.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Recognised Speech & Language Therapy Degree, BSc (Hons) or MSc (Hons) or equivalent.
- Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- Additional recognised dysphagia training.
Desirable
- Successful completion of a relevant leadership course
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge in stroke and neurological conditions with a minimum of 5 years post graduate clinical experience
- Experience in working within a multidisciplinary team
- Post graduate experience of developing and delivering specialist formal and informal, training/ presentations for a wide range of professionals
- Knowledge of principles regarding clinical supervision and experience in providing this
- Demonstrable use of initiative in relevant service development/quality improvement projects.
Desirable
- Experience in conducting and interpreting videofluoroscopy.
- Demonstrate a high level of clinical knowledge beyond specialist field.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- The ability to work within national and legal frameworks in autonomously managing a specialist SLT caseload.
- Ability to be an effective team member, assume clinical leadership for SLT within the service and delegate as necessary.
- Demonstrate developed approaches to collaborative and cross-boundary working practices
- Highly developed communication skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Hold a full driving licence, access to own vehicle and ability to travel across the geographical area covered by the post.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ansdell Medical Centre
Albany Road
Lytham St Annes
FY8 4GW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ansdell Medical Centre
Albany Road
Lytham St Annes
FY8 4GW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Housekeeper (part-time)
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 382-SWC117-26
Job summary
There is no sponsorship for this vacancy
MONDAY & FRIDAY - 12.5 hours per day
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients. He/She will be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
The main elements of the role are insuring the effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenanceservices on the ward. You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patientneeds as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse and to liaise with support service departments.To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services inorder to properly maintain the patient environment.The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrol.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role are
To establish a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere and environment for patients, visitors and staff.- To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards on the ward, including bed area and isolation areas, are safe and tidy at all times-To ensure that all alcohol gel dispensers, paper towels, are replenished, thus contributing to the prevention of cross infection from one person to another.- To take responsibility for the hygiene standards of the kitchen area. To monitor fridge temperature, and take action where necessary. Ensure food in fridge is labelled, dated and any out of date food disposedof.
That all patients are provided with appropriate meals and beverages at regular intervals throughout the day.- To ensure the completion of menus are done in an appropriate manner, and cancel meals if no longer required.- To ensure that cleanliness of patient tables are maintained pre and post meals.
- To offer assistance to patients before and after meals to cleanse their hands.- To ensure patients have an appropriate supply of cold drinking water and a clean glass.- To ensure that patients have the appropriate help they require with eating and drinking.- Report to a trained member of staff if a patient doesn't eat their meal.- Adhere to the protected meal time policy when this is in place on the ward.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS FT is situated in the busy, vibrant, town of Blackpool where regeneration of the town is actively moving forward. As a busy holiday destination we have plenty to see and do including Blackpool Tower and Ballroom, bars, cafes and restaurants and theatres with major West End productions.Close to the Lake District, a walker's paradise, Manchester and Liverpool, providing airports close at hand, Blackpool is home to both young & senior professionals, families and couples. With plenty to offer both in and out of the workplace, Blackpool Teaching Hospitals can provide the professional standards of quality and commitment to you.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-SWC117-26
Job locations
Ward 37 Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients. He/Shewill be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe andcomfortable environment.The main elements of the role are insuring the effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenanceservices on the ward. You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patientneeds as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse and to liaise with support service departments.To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services inorder to properly maintain the patient environment.The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrol.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients. He/Shewill be responsible for the co-ordination of all patient facilities in the ward area and ensuring a clean, safe andcomfortable environment.The main elements of the role are insuring the effective provisions of catering, cleaning and maintenanceservices on the ward. You will also be required to undertake other non-clinical duties to meet individual patientneeds as determined by the ward sister/charge nurse and to liaise with support service departments.To assist the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse to ensure the appropriate and effective delivery of facilities services inorder to properly maintain the patient environment.The post holder must comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention andcontrol.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to understand written instructions, complete records and use measurements accurately.
- Willingness and ability to complete all mandatory and role-specific training, including infection prevention and control, health and safety, fire safety, manual handling, food safety and waste management.
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in cleaning, facilities services, hospitality, food hygiene or customer service.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of providing a courteous service to patients, service users, visitors or members of the public.
- Understands the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention within a healthcare environment.
- Understands the need to follow cleaning schedules, standard operating procedures, colour coding systems, safe systems of work and manufacturers' instructions.
- Understands confidentiality, privacy, dignity and professional boundaries when working near patients and confidential information.
Desirable
- Previous experience of cleaning, housekeeping, catering or facilities duties in a workplace, voluntary setting or similar environment.
- Experience of working in the NHS, health care, social care or another large, regulated organisation.
- Knowledge of safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals, equipment and personal protective equipment.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Communicates clearly, respectfully and sensitively with patients, visitors and colleagues, including when barriers to communication are present.
- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently within agreed procedures, seeking advice when required.
- Organises and prioritises routine tasks, responds appropriately to changing service needs and completes work to the required standard and timeframe.
- Pays close attention to detail and can identify, report and escalate cleanliness, safety, equipment or environmental concerns promptly.
- Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, honesty and a positive approach to delivering a high-quality service.
- Treats every person with dignity, compassion and respect and supports an inclusive, non discriminatory working environment.
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and complete routine documentation, checklists or electronic records as required.
- Able to undertake the physical duties of the role, with reasonable adjustments where required, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing equipment and handling supplies.
- Flexible and willing to work the shift pattern required by the service, which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
- Committed to learning, receiving feedback and maintaining competence in all aspects of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to understand written instructions, complete records and use measurements accurately.
- Willingness and ability to complete all mandatory and role-specific training, including infection prevention and control, health and safety, fire safety, manual handling, food safety and waste management.
Desirable
- Relevant qualification in cleaning, facilities services, hospitality, food hygiene or customer service.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of providing a courteous service to patients, service users, visitors or members of the public.
- Understands the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention within a healthcare environment.
- Understands the need to follow cleaning schedules, standard operating procedures, colour coding systems, safe systems of work and manufacturers' instructions.
- Understands confidentiality, privacy, dignity and professional boundaries when working near patients and confidential information.
Desirable
- Previous experience of cleaning, housekeeping, catering or facilities duties in a workplace, voluntary setting or similar environment.
- Experience of working in the NHS, health care, social care or another large, regulated organisation.
- Knowledge of safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals, equipment and personal protective equipment.
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Communicates clearly, respectfully and sensitively with patients, visitors and colleagues, including when barriers to communication are present.
- Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and independently within agreed procedures, seeking advice when required.
- Organises and prioritises routine tasks, responds appropriately to changing service needs and completes work to the required standard and timeframe.
- Pays close attention to detail and can identify, report and escalate cleanliness, safety, equipment or environmental concerns promptly.
- Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, honesty and a positive approach to delivering a high-quality service.
- Treats every person with dignity, compassion and respect and supports an inclusive, non discriminatory working environment.
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions accurately and complete routine documentation, checklists or electronic records as required.
- Able to undertake the physical duties of the role, with reasonable adjustments where required, including standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing equipment and handling supplies.
- Flexible and willing to work the shift pattern required by the service, which may include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
- Committed to learning, receiving feedback and maintaining competence in all aspects of the role.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ward 37 Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Ward 37 Blackpool Teaching Hospital
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Research Midwife
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 382-R&D11-26
Job summary
The Research midwife is a facilitator and collaborator within a team working on Commercialand NIHR portfolio studies within a number of clinical areas within Midwifery. The post holder holds responsibility for the co-ordination in the recruitment, care and monitoring of research subjects at the Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.The recruitment, care and monitoring of research subjects is carried out in accordance with research governance and regulations. The post holder will work closely with the clinical lead in the completion of comprehensivedocumentation required by the Ethics Committees - local and national, for ethical review andapproval of the research study. The post holder adheres to Departmental, Trust and National Institute for Health Research policies, established health professional procedures and practices.
Main duties of the job
1. The Research midwife plans and supports programmes for screening, recruitment,monitoring and retention of research subjects in accordance with protocol and InternationalConference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice standards covering a 24 hour, 7day service.
2. The Research midwife is responsible for the planning and implementation of protocols inaccordance with research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.
3. The Research midwife establishes appropriate data collection systems for patient data and monitoring data, in accordance with the research protocol. This includes the creation and maintenance of databases for study progression.
4. The Research midwife maintains complete source documentation and Site InvestigatorsFile for Chief and Principal Investigators and Regulatory Bodies.
5. The Research midwife maintains liaison on a regular basis with the Chief Investigator for the duration of the study. In addition he/she may be required to attend ongoing presentations
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast ofLancashire, and offers a full range of district hospital services and community healthservices to a population of 1.6 million in Lancashire and South Cumbria.The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and NorthLancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology services acrossthe wider region.
We employ more than 6,500 staff, with a turnover in excess of £370m in 2014/2015 andhave approximately 900 beds.
Our main activities are:
- Cardiovascular care at our Cardiac centre
- Accident and Emergency at Blackpool Teaching Hospital
- Community Midwifery and Women and Children's Services.
- Clinical research with an 80-strong team of nurses and doctors.
- Community nursing and school nursing.
- Recovery and rehabilitation for a variety of conditions including brain injury, stroke and elderly care.
- Sexual health and family planning services.
- End of life and palliative care.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum/pro-rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-R&D11-26
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To have specialist knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by degree level educationand/or experience and ICH Good Clinical Practice Qualifications.
2. To work within professional Guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, Confidentiality,Accountability and Scope of Professional Practice.
3. To provide a high standard of evidence based care to patients whilst attending patients inthe community and within the hospital.
4. To work as an autonomous practitioner having a flexible approach to workload schedules.
5. To facilitate effective communication: written, verbal and electronic.
6 To act as the patients advocate
7. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and careto the patients.
8. To co- ordinate the planning, implementation and development of protocols in accordancewith research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. To have specialist knowledge of clinical research, underpinned by degree level educationand/or experience and ICH Good Clinical Practice Qualifications.
2. To work within professional Guidelines relating to Code of Conduct, Confidentiality,Accountability and Scope of Professional Practice.
3. To provide a high standard of evidence based care to patients whilst attending patients inthe community and within the hospital.
4. To work as an autonomous practitioner having a flexible approach to workload schedules.
5. To facilitate effective communication: written, verbal and electronic.
6 To act as the patients advocate
7. To liaise with the multidisciplinary team as appropriate in the delivery of support and careto the patients.
8. To co- ordinate the planning, implementation and development of protocols in accordancewith research parameters as set out by the Chief and Principal Investigators.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First degree level or equivalent experience
- Registered midwife qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in research/clinical practice/management
- Have attended GCP (Good Clinical Practice Training) within the last 18 months
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years experience working in relevant clinical service/research.
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating clinical research studies in an acute setting
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of specialty - midwifery
- Written and oral communications skills, including the preparation of formal reports and making presentations
- Understanding of the impact of their own behaviour on others and ability to adapt behaviour as appropriate to ensure satisfactory outcomes when dealing with others
- Able to develop, and implement work programmes.
- Experience of implementing change within clinical teams.
- Demonstrates a collaborative working style.
- Confident and competent working with IT. Good working knowledge of MS Office.
- Car driver for community visits and working on studies across hospital sites if required
- Ability to work flexible shift patterns 24/7
- Ability to travel and stay overnight at conferences/training
Desirable
- Able to teach and facilitate small and large groups.
- Clinical skills to include venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration, ILS
- Knowledge of research including
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- First degree level or equivalent experience
- Registered midwife qualification
Desirable
- Post graduate qualification in research/clinical practice/management
- Have attended GCP (Good Clinical Practice Training) within the last 18 months
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years experience working in relevant clinical service/research.
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating clinical research studies in an acute setting
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Specialist knowledge of specialty - midwifery
- Written and oral communications skills, including the preparation of formal reports and making presentations
- Understanding of the impact of their own behaviour on others and ability to adapt behaviour as appropriate to ensure satisfactory outcomes when dealing with others
- Able to develop, and implement work programmes.
- Experience of implementing change within clinical teams.
- Demonstrates a collaborative working style.
- Confident and competent working with IT. Good working knowledge of MS Office.
- Car driver for community visits and working on studies across hospital sites if required
- Ability to work flexible shift patterns 24/7
- Ability to travel and stay overnight at conferences/training
Desirable
- Able to teach and facilitate small and large groups.
- Clinical skills to include venepuncture, cannulation, IV drug administration, ILS
- Knowledge of research including
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
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Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 24 day(s) ago
Reference: 382-MEC09-26-B
Job summary
Paediatric Emergency Department Assistant
- To work as a Paediatric 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.
Main duties of the job
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.
THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS VACANCY
About us
Working for Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will provide you with lots of opportunity to develop your skills and further your career. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre and North Lancashire.
As a Trust we are committed to:
- Developing new roles and ways of working to ensure a flexible and innovative approach to staff.
- Real equality of opportunity.
- Continual development and learning for staff.
- Achieving a work life balance.
We are committed to the effective recruitment, retention and development for our employees, which is why we offer a great working environment, an attractive range of benefits and excellent opportunities for training and development.
The Trust is accredited as a disability Confident employer. That means we recognise our obligations to ensure people with disabilities are afforded equal opportunity to enter employment and progress if and where possible.
Details
Date posted
29 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
382-MEC09-26-B
Job locations
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include the essential care of patients, play and distraction, safe transfer of children and YP/adults 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main responsibilities include the essential care of patients, play and distraction, safe transfer of children and YP/adults 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
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
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
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
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
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
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
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals
Whinney Heys road
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
United Kingdom
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Community Staff Nurse
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 382-NBC143-26
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the recruitment of Community Nurses based across the Fylde Coast covering clinics . The advertised roles are permanent positions.
If you are innovative, enthusiastic, have a positive attitude to change and you are an excellent team player, we would like you to join our team to enable us to provide high quality, patient centred, holistic nursing care.
NMC Level 1 Registration (Adult Branch) & Enhanced DBS clearance required.
Car driver essential.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will work as part of a community nursing service working across the Fylde coast, undertaking nursing duties in patients' homes or clinic settings.
To provide safe, effective, individualised care to patients and to give support to families and service users requiring scheduled and unscheduled care interventions.
The role includes planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of care, initiating changes to care and escalation, if required, to the senior community nurse and the wider team.
To monitor the condition and health needs of patients on a continual basis in partnership with colleagues, families and carers, referring to others for reassessment, when required.
About us
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a large, integrated provider of acute and community services to the 445,000 population of the Fylde coast health economy and the estimated 11 million visitors to the seaside town of Blackpool. With patients and families at the heart of all we do, we are committed to creating a culture that empowers our staff and inspires us all to deliver first class clinical care. We form a central part of the Healthier Fylde Coast Integrated Care Partnership and our progressive approach to partnership working in the area provides an enviable opportunity to redesign and deliver services that meet the challenges of today's health system.
We are not underestimating the challenges facing today's health system but believe there are the foundations here in Blackpool to deliver truly excellent, integrated services that can make a major impact on the lives of the thousands of people we serve.
Details
Date posted
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC143-26
Job locations
Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast
Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast
Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast
FY4 1TJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing
Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.
Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities.
Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers.
Administer drugs within NMC guidelines.
Please read the full job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement and evaluate the individual requirements of patients and carers referred to District Nursing
Provide a high standard of evidence based nursing care to patients in the Community.
Use a high level of communication skills with patients and their families, including those with English as a second language or learning disabilities.
Actively seek to promote health both individually and to patients and carers.
Administer drugs within NMC guidelines.
Please read the full job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Supervisor/Assessor competence or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Additional Nursing Qualification relevant to continence
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to deal with difficult situations.
- Ability to Identify and assess patients' needs.
- Ability to use resources appropriately.
- Multidisciplinary working
- Willingness to undertake further training specific to role
Desirable
- Post registration experience
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good team worker.
- Ability to organise self and others by prioritising and delegating as needed
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to educate others
- IT literate
- Clinical audit knowledge or ability to participate.
- Willing to develop professionally.
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS.
- Ability to confidently make decisions based on evidence based practice
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients.
- Ability to ensure equality and value diversity.
- Understand implications of lone working
- Demonstrates personal value that align with the Trust values
- Flexible attitude to work
- Motivated
- Evidence of self-development
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Registered Nurse level 1
- Current NMC registration
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Supervisor/Assessor competence or willingness to undertake
Desirable
- Additional Nursing Qualification relevant to continence
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Able to deal with difficult situations.
- Ability to Identify and assess patients' needs.
- Ability to use resources appropriately.
- Multidisciplinary working
- Willingness to undertake further training specific to role
Desirable
- Post registration experience
Skills and Ability
Essential
- Good team worker.
- Ability to organise self and others by prioritising and delegating as needed
- Good time management skills.
- Ability to educate others
- IT literate
- Clinical audit knowledge or ability to participate.
- Willing to develop professionally.
- Up to date knowledge of current NHS issues and aware of current trends in the NHS.
- Ability to confidently make decisions based on evidence based practice
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to communicate sensitive information to patients.
- Ability to ensure equality and value diversity.
- Understand implications of lone working
- Demonstrates personal value that align with the Trust values
- Flexible attitude to work
- Motivated
- Evidence of self-development
- Ability to communicate effectively in English
- Car owner/driver or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast
Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast
Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast
FY4 1TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast
Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast
Clinics locations across the Fylde Coast
FY4 1TJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Healthcare Assistant
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 382-NBC138-26
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, caring and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our sexual health service team in Blackpool.
The post holder will be required to assist doctors and nurses in order to provide a high standard of care to patients attending all areas of Sexual Health Services ensuring they promote the patient dignity and comfort. The post holder will work as a team member, ensuring the smooth running and efficiency of the service is maintained
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
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To assist the Doctor or Nurse throughout the clinical examination or clinical procedure of patients in sexual health clinics.
- To offer emotional support to patients during the examination procedure.
- To act as a chaperone to both medical and nursing staff as required according to trust policy.
- Following training perform basic observations (such as BP, pulse, weight, height and BMI) and other screening tests for patients within the sexual health care setting, for example, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, urine Chlamydia tests reporting the results to trained nurses.
About us
Blackpool Sexual Health Service is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and provides Contraception and Sexual Health Services throughout the county. We operate from several clinical hubs based in Fleetwood, St Annes, Kirkham and we operate a specialist Under 25's Service in Blackpool town centre.
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
16 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
382-NBC138-26
Job locations
Sexual Health Services, Whitegate Health Centre
Whitegate Drive
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Blackpool Sexual Health Service is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and provides Contraception and Sexual Health Services throughout the county. We operate from several clinical hubs based in Fleetwood, St Annes, Kirkham and we operate a specialist Under 25's Service in Blackpool town centre.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and prepared to work some evenings and Saturdays.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Blackpool Sexual Health Service is part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trusts and provides Contraception and Sexual Health Services throughout the county. We operate from several clinical hubs based in Fleetwood, St Annes, Kirkham and we operate a specialist Under 25's Service in Blackpool town centre.
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details. The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible and prepared to work some evenings and Saturdays.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of qualifications obtained at secondary/high school or equivalent experience
Desirable
- NVQ 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- To have worked in a hospital or community health care setting in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Previous work experience in a sexual health setting
- Currently performs venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication abilities both written and verbal
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Basic computer/word processing skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Understanding of effective record keeping
- Non judgmental attitude
- Flexible i.e. shift system in operation which includes evening and weekend sessions
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to travel between sites
- Awareness of own limitations and boundaries
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions
- Effective communication with other health professionals
Desirable
- Understanding of confidentiality policies in Sexual Health
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of qualifications obtained at secondary/high school or equivalent experience
Desirable
- NVQ 2 or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- To have worked in a hospital or community health care setting in the last 12 months
Desirable
- Previous work experience in a sexual health setting
- Currently performs venepuncture
Skills
Essential
- Evidence of good communication abilities both written and verbal
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Basic computer/word processing skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Understanding of effective record keeping
- Non judgmental attitude
- Flexible i.e. shift system in operation which includes evening and weekend sessions
- Enthusiastic
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to travel between sites
- Awareness of own limitations and boundaries
- Ability to understand and carry out instructions
- Effective communication with other health professionals
Desirable
- Understanding of confidentiality policies in Sexual Health
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sexual Health Services, Whitegate Health Centre
Whitegate Drive
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sexual Health Services, Whitegate Health Centre
Whitegate Drive
Blackpool
FY3 9ES
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.blackpoolteachinghospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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