You will see lots of uniforms during your hospital admission and even after you are discharged home. All staff will wear a badge identifying who they are. Some of our staff will wear their own clothes such as Doctors and Consultants
There may be other allied health professionals around the department such as occupational therapists and physiotherapists, speciality doctors and specialist nursing teams. They may be in similar uniforms, but their job roles will be denoted on their left breast.
Our allied health professionals play a crucial role in treating, rehabilitating and improving the lives of patients. At Blackpool Teaching Hospitals you may see people in the following roles around the hospital:
- Diagnostic radiographer - uses a variety of different methods to take pictures, or images of the insides of peoples' bodies
- Paramedic - provides emergency medical care to patients in a variety of situations, often in an ambulance
- Podiatrist - treat disorders of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg
- Physiotherapist - help people improve their mobility and regain their independence
- Occupational therapist - aims to improve your ability to do everyday tasks if you're having difficulties
- Orthoptist - diagnose and treat visual impairments and eye disorders
- Prosthetist/orthotist - prosthetists create and fit artificial replacements for patients who are missing a limb, while orthotists correct problems or deformities in nerves, muscles and bones with a range of aids
- Therapeutic radiographer - help design treatment programmes and support patients with cancer
Advanced Clinical Practitioners
Come from a range of professional backgrounds such as nursing, pharmacy, paramedics and occupational therapy.
Assistant Practitioner
They can clean and dress wounds.
Chief Nurse
They oversee nursing practices and leadership within the Trust.
Clinical site / flow Matron
They oversee the smooth flow of patients through a hospital ward or department.
Clinical Matron
They support with oversight of the department and deal with concerns or complaints.
Discharge Facilitators
Discharge faciliators liaise with wards, patients, families, community and adult social care to help with discharge planning.
Domestic
They keep the departments clean.
Emergency Department Doctor: Junior Doctor - Consultant
They carry out the immediate assessment and treatment of patients with serious and life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
Healthcare Assistant/ Emergency Department Assistant
They provide personal care and observations.
Hospital Safety team
They keep us safe.
Housekeeper
Housekeepers support with nutrition.
Midwife
Provide care and support to women and their families while pregnant, throughout labour and during the period after a baby's birth.
You may also seem them wearing a light blue tunic with white banding on the sleeves and collar.
Nursing Associate
They can administer prescribed medication such as pain relief or anti-sickness medicines.
Patient Flow Assistant and reception staff
They can get you on the system and in the right place.
Pharmacist
Pharmacists have a variety of responsibilities including dispensing medication, advising patients and managing stock.
Physician Associate
They support doctors in the diagnosis and management of patients.
Play lead
Helps children and young people cope with hospital stays through play.
Porters
Move patients, equipment and medical supplies around the hospital.
Radiographer
They take images of the insides of patients to help understand and diagnose conditions.
Registered Nurse/Midwife
They can administrator intravenous medications and facilitate medical plans.
Sister/Charge Nurse/Developmental Manager
They support with co-ordinating the department and updating medical plans.
Volunteers
Volunteers can help with providing refreshments.
