Health Care Assistant

Bolton Nhs Foundation Trust; Royton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the Intermediate Care Unit on the Royal Bolton Hospital site. The unit is temporarily based there while the new unit opens in September 2026.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team to support nursing and therapy staff and provide direct patient care. The post offers induction support, and candidates should have NVQ level 2 (or be willing to undertake) with a commitment to high-quality patient care in a busy, interim

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ level 2 or willingness to undertake
• Good level of general education
• Desirable NVQ level III

Responsibilities

• Train in clinical tasks such as venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs, blood sugar analysis
• Rotation may be required beyond the Intermediate Care setting

Skills

Excellent written and verbal / or

Organise and prioritise time

Computer literacy

Willingness to undertake clinical_sk

Education

NVQ level 2

NVQ level III

Job description

Job summary

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the nursing beds of our Intermediate Care Unit. The unit is temporarily based at Royal Bolton Hospital whilst awaiting opening of our new unit in September 2026. The new unit will be based on the Royal Bolton Hospital site. We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. We are looking for a motivated and experienced member of staff to be part of our team working within the Intermediate Care setting. The post holder will be fully supported during their induction period by our warm and friendly qualified staff.
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.

Main duties of the job

The Intermediate Care HCA will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting trained nursing and therapy staff in all aspects of clinical care. Responsibility includes physical patient care, cleaning, management of equipment and stock maintenance.

About us

You will be part of a hard working friendly team working together for improved patient care.

Bolton trust values all staff members and has a good staff retention.
The trust values are VOICE

• Vision
• Openness
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Excellence

Details

Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 241-447CS-26-B
Closing date: 13 November 2026

Job responsibilities

After appropriate initial basic training and assessments the post holders will have the opportunity to train in clinical tasks such as venepuncture, cannulation, undertake diagnostic tests e.g. recording of ECGs, blood sugar analysis.
Although based predominantly in the Intermediate Care setting, rotation may be required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ level 2 or willingness to undertake
• Good level of general education

Desirable

• NVQ level III

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for older people in acute/post-acute/ rehab setting in primary or secondary care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working within intermediate care

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise time, workload and commitments effectively
• Computer literate, or willingness to undertake further training
• Willingness to undertake clinical skills training

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Basic wound care
• ECG recording
• Blood pressure and blood glucose measurement

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: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Laburnum Lodge Intermediate Care Setting, Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, BL2 6PP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Sister Lisa Shields, [e-mail], 01204335455

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