Health Care Assistant

NHS; Bolton; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Bolton is seeking a dedicated individual for the Acute Assessment Unit. Responsibilities include patient care, hydration, and collaborating with staff for safe discharges. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in Care or be willing to work towards it. This full-time position offers a starting salary of £24,465 per year in a rewarding, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to work towards a level 3 Apprenticeship once started in the Trust.
• Previous relevant experience is desirable.
• Care Certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greeting patients and bringing them to their bed space.
• Hydration and nutrition of the patient.
• Working closely with qualified staff to ensure a safe discharge.
• Ensuring daily/weekly safety checks are completed.
• Checking stock as required.

Skills

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Evidence of Numerical & Verbal reasoning

Education

NVQ or Apprenticeship qualification at Level 2 or above in Care

Job description

Job summary

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to support visa applications for this position.

We are a busy Acute Assessment Unit working between 2 areas within the Hospital. Staff move daily between areas and are involved in the admission of around 35-40 patients per day.

It is a fast paced environment but highly rewarding. Training will be given once in post.

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ).

Main duties of the job

• Greeting patients and bringing them to their bed space
• Hydration and nutrition of the patient
• Working closely with the qualified staff to ensure a safe discharge
• Ensuring daily/weekly safety checks are completed
• Checking stock as required
• Potential for progression to Band 3 after a year of employment

About us

Bolton is a friendly place to work. It works to wards its core values of

• Vision
• Openness
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Excellence

Details Date posted: 07 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

241-445MD-25

Job locations

ROYAL BOLTON HOSPITAL

MINERVA ROAD

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Person Specification

• NVQ or Apprenticeship qualification at Level 2 or above in Care or equivalent. If attained a level 2 must be willing to work towards a level 3 Apprenticeship once started in the Trust

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience
• Good communication skills
• Care Certificate

Skills Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of Numerical & Verbal reasoning.

Skills Desirable

• Basic computer literacy

Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a team/team environment.
• Experience of working in health care setting with a range of client groups.

Experience Desirable

• Experience of working in NHS.

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 -- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address:

ROYAL BOLTON HOSPITAL

MINERVA ROAD

Bolton

BL4 0JR

Employer's website: http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/