via Indeed · 28 September 2026 ·11 days ago

Clinical Assistant MAC

Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Blackpool Full-time
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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the dynamic team on the new Medical Assessment Centre (MAC), located within the Emergency Village. This is a purpose\-built area set up to prevent unnecessary admissions and relieve the pressures of our busy Emergency Department. We see patients who have been referred by the GP/UCC and other community practitioners. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive role model to help provide a high standard of care on our busy MAC unit.

Please be aware that there is no sponsorship for this role; and that the interviews will be on Site at Blackpool (face to face only). Due to popularity this role may close after one week.

You will be responsible for seeing and treating medical, gynaecology, ophthalmology and ENT same day patients. Our aim will be to diagnose, treat and discharge our patients’ home on the same day with appropriate follow ups as required or admit to the medical wards if required.

As a clinical Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting in the triage process where you would complete basic observations, risk assessments, full body maps, obtaining samples, IV Cannulation and blood sampling, transfer of patients and 12 Lead ECG recording. You will provide care and support for patients who are attending the unit.

You will need to be prepared to work flexibly to the needs of the service.

Please note this vacancy may close early if a high number of applicants apply.

Main duties will include:

Venepuncture

Cannulation

ECG recording

Baseline observations

Urine sampling

Record keeping

Transfers

Monitoring patients

Catheterisation

VBG testing

Blood sugar monitoring

Stocking and cleaning

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.

We are proud of the care we strive to provide, and we want to continue to build on this by the addition of passionate, kind and caring people to our teams. Using the latest pathways, evidence\-based care and, using all the community therapy support networks available to us to give every patient the best opportunity to remain independent, safe and supported. We are looking for people who strongly align with our Trust values and share common goals.

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.

Continuous learning and development 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.

Main duties will include:

Venepuncture

Cannulation

ECG recording

Baseline observations

Urine sampling

Record keeping

Transfers

Monitoring patients

Catheterisation

VBG testing

Blood sugar monitoring

Stocking and cleaning

For further information on the Job Description and main responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

Please also read the attached Person Specification to ensure you have the relevant criteria for the post.

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