Ward Facilities & Patient Care Assistant

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join ward teams, providing catering, cleaning and facilities services to ensure a clean, safe environment for patients.

You will support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, participate in infection prevention and control training, and help maintain patient comfort and cleanliness across the ward, including meals and hygiene tasks. This represents a essential NHS role focused on high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Basic literacy and numeracy to understand instructions and records.
• Willingness to complete mandatory infection prevention and safety training.
• Qualification in cleaning, facilities, hospitality, food hygiene or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Establish a pleasant atmosphere for patients, visitors and staff.
• Maintain ward cleaning standards, including bed areas and isolation zones.
• Replenish alcohol gel and paper towels to prevent cross infection.
• Ensure meals are provided and menus completed appropriately.
• Assist with hygiene around meals and support patient comfort.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Infection prevention

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy

Mandatory training willingness

Cleaning/facilities qualification

Job description

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join ward teams, providing catering, cleaning and facilities services to ensure a clean, safe environment for patients.

You will support the Ward Sister/Charge Nurse, participate in infection prevention and control training, and help maintain patient comfort and cleanliness across the ward, including meals and hygiene tasks. This represents a essential NHS role focused on high standards of care.