Healthcare Assistant & Lab Coordinator

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Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is situated on the west coast of Lancashire, with services covering the local authority areas of Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre. The Trust is part of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS) supporting a population of around 1.6 million people.

We have three main hospitals providing acute services to around 330,000 local residents. The organisation also provides specialist tertiary care for cardiac and haematology services, delivers community health services to over 445,000 residents including those in North Lancashire and hosts the National Artificial Eye Service across England. Plus, we provide urgent and emergency care services to an estimated 18 million people who visit the seaside resort each year. We employ over 7000 people from 68 different countries.

We welcome and encourage applications from anyone with protected characteristics, as well as supporting reservists and Veterans who are looking for a rewarding and challenging career within the NHS.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals encourages flexible working in all our roles to support staff in maintaining healthy home-life balance. Working patterns such as: part time working, self-rostering, compressed hours, annualised hours, term time, reverse term time and flexitime working can be explored.

Job overview

We are excited to offer a full time Healthcare Assistant & Cath Lab Coordinator post to join Ward 37, a 33‑bed cardiology unit within the Tertiary Division.

THERE IS NO SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. This vacancy may close early. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 Care Certificate (or equivalent to apply for this role). This is a re‑advertisement of 382‑TER67‑25 previous applicants need not apply.

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 specialists 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 Lab Coordinator, your role will include:

• Prepare patients for the Cath labs, ensuring they are ready and informed.
• Safely transporting patients to and from the Cath Lab with both porters and lab staff.
• Facilitate effective communication between the Cath Lab team and ward nurses to ensure continuity of care.
• Monitor and record post‑procedural observations and report any concerns promptly.
• Assist with documentation and support the clinical team in delivering patient‑centred care.

As a Healthcare Assistant, your role will include:

• 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 our accreditation scheme standards.
• Being an active part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to a positive and safe environment for patients and staff alike.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 patient’s 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

Experience

• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent qualification).
• NVQ Level 3 Care Certificate (or equivalent).
• Experience working as a Health Care Assistant within a healthcare setting.
• Experience providing direct patient care, including personal care, observations and record keeping.

Knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to accurately measure and record observations (e.g. blood pressure, pulse, temperature, respiration, oxygen saturation).
• Understanding of good infection prevention and control principles.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent qualification/experience).
• Evidence of mentoring or supporting junior staff.
• Additional relevant clinical training or competencies (e.g. phlebotomy, ECGs, venepuncture, cannulation).

Disclosures and Barring Services (DBS) checks are required. Applicants will be responsible for the cost of the DBS check. For more information, please refer to the DBS Code of Practice.

We are an equal opportunity employer. This role is open to all qualified applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation or protected characteristic status.