Health Care Assistant - Elective Surgery | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A NHS Foundation Trust in Oldham is looking for enthusiastic Clinical Support Workers to join their General and Colorectal ward. This role involves assisting nursing staff to provide exceptional patient care in a supportive environment, where professional growth is encouraged. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to high-quality care. The position offers competitive benefits and salary starting at £24,937, with applications closing on 15 Dec 2025.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, confidence and compassion.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Willingness to participate in a care certificate course.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in the delivery of excellent care to patients.
• Support patients with basic nursing tasks, including blood pressure monitoring.
• Perform venepuncture and ECGs as part of care training.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist in communication.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidence

Compassion

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated Clinical Support Workers to join our General and Colorectal ward, delivering excellent standards of care to patients. Working alongside nursing staff, you will play a vital part in ensuring a patient, family and carer experience that is as positive as possible.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in the delivery of excellent care to patients with a range of health conditions.
• Support patients with basic nursing tasks, including obtaining and accurately recording blood pressure.
• Perform venepuncture and ECGs as part of the care certificate training.
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist in team communication.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in healthcare is an advantage but not essential.
• Strong communication skills, confidence and compassion.
• Commitment to delivering high‑quality patient care.
• Will take part in a care certificate course, developing basic nursing skills before advancing to extended competencies.

Benefits & Working Conditions

We offer a competitive benefits package, including a generous annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities. The NCA provides a supportive learning environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

About NCA

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust delivers hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues work across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford to save and improve lives.

Application Details

To read more information about the advertised role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading on our careers website.

Salary and Immigration

As per Agenda for Change, a new NHS staff member will start at £24,937 (minimum Band 3 salary point from 1st April 2025). This salary point is below the Health and Care Worker Visa threshold, and therefore not eligible for sponsorship. For further information, consult the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.

Closing Date

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.