Band 3 Healthcare Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 October 2025 |
| Location: | Blackpool, FY3 8NR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9382-25-0253 |
Summary
Health Care Assistant Key Responsibilities and Duties 1. Working Within Scope and Supervision Operate as part of a multidisciplinary team, carrying out delegated duties under the supervision of a registered healthcare professional. Always act within the boundaries of your training, competence, and Trust guidelines. Seek guidance or support from senior staff when unsure or when patient needs exceed your role. 2. Delivery of Compassionate, Person-Centred Care Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, families, carers, and colleagues using appropriate techniques including empathy, tact, reassurance, and persuasion. Maintain confidentiality and dignity at all times, upholding Trust values and standards. Contribute to patient comfort and dignity through personal care tasks such as: Oral care, personal hygiene, and toileting support. Supporting patients with mobility and positioning, including the use of hoists and wheelchairs. Assisting with activities of daily living, ensuring person-centred care is maintained. 3. Monitoring and Responding to Patient Needs Observe and assess patients personal care needs and overall condition, reporting any concerns promptly to registered staff. Support patients nutritional needs, including: Assisting with feeding. Accurately recording dietary intake and fluid balance. Reporting any changes in eating or drinking habits. Manage patient property in accordance with Trust policy and procedures. 4. Supporting Safe and Effective Care Undertake delegated procedures under appropriate supervision and within the limits of your competence, such as moving and handling and hygiene tasks. Contribute to maintaining a safe and clean environment by following Trust policies on infection control, health and safety, and duty of care. Participate in team handovers to ensure continuity of care. 5. Team Contribution and Departmental Support Demonstrate and support basic care duties for new staff, contributing to a supportive learning environment. Monitor and replenish clinical and non-clinical supplies to support service delivery. Collaborate with colleagues, patients, and their carers/families to support coordinated care delivery. 6. Professional Development Take personal responsibility for ongoing learning and development, maintaining accurate records of training and personal development activities. Engage in appraisals and actively seek feedback to enhance performance and skills. See attached Job Description If successful at shortlisting applicants will be invited to an assessment centre on the 7th November which will include an introduction, the aptitude test and a formal interview.