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
Apply through our website

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
Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Children's ED Manager
Victoria Gate
victoria.gate@nhs.net
01253954357

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

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