Neighbourhood Assistant

The post holder will support the neighbourhood team carrying out agreed responsibilities. The duties will be varied, including clinical face to face nursing activities, therapy support and administrative. It is preferable that you have experience in the use of IT systems such as; community emis, excel and Microsoft word, however support will be provided. The post holder will strive to provide excellent patient centred care whilst working alongside the clinical and administrative team. Ensuring their actions are in line with the Trust's Visions and Values whilst working towards the Five Year Strategy Plan.

To view the main duties and responsibilities of this position please see the attached job description and person specification.

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is ideally situated just a forty five minute drive from Manchester. The Trust provides services to the 440,000 residents of Blackpool, Fylde & Wyre and North Lancashire, as well as specialist tertiary care for Cardiac and Haematology patients.

As one of the United Kingdom’s largest coastal resort, Blackpool has plenty to offer its residents - it’s not just a good place to work; it’s a great place to live. In addition to its bustling centre and historic seafront, the town is world famous for its many attractions, including the famous Blackpool Tower. Blackpool also offers a number of scenic cycling routes round our local parks and across the surrounding countryside, as well as boasting panoramic views of the coast on its picturesque Promenade. Further afield, Blackpool also benefits from less than three-hour connections via rail to Edinburgh in the north and London in the south.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in the care of patients in the clinic or home environment, usually working unsupervised, but to the instructions of a registered nurse/allied health professional within the Neighbourhood Care Team.

**Clinical Duties**:
1. Taking and recording observations of blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate. Recording height and weight.

2. Urinalysis and specimen taking as per protocol

4. Instilling eye drops both single and multiple and instructing patients how to instil

5. Examination of the ear and instilling ear drops/ointments.

6. Undertake planned/regular venepuncture in line with national and local policies