Cardiology Care Assistant - Compassionate Team Player

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant for Ward 37 in the cardiology unit. The role supports registered nurses, assists patients with daily activities, and provides compassionate, high-quality care in a busy 33-bed ward.

You will document care, monitor conditions, and participate in an active multidisciplinary team. The post is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with development and training opportunities, aligned to Trust standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient care in hospital settings.
• Ability to document observations accurately and clearly.
• Willingness to undertake Care Certificate training and ward training.

Responsibilities

• Supporting registered nursing staff in delivering safe and effective care
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living 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 changes in condition to the nursing team
• Supporting the ward in achieving and maintaining accreditation standards and contributing to a safe environment

Skills

Patient care support

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Infection control

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant for Ward 37 in the cardiology unit. The role supports registered nurses, assists patients with daily activities, and provides compassionate, high-quality care in a busy 33-bed ward.

You will document care, monitor conditions, and participate in an active multidisciplinary team. The post is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with development and training opportunities, aligned to Trust standards.