Health Care Assistant – Emergency Department | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to work within the Emergency Department. Applicants should possess an NVQ Level 3 in Care and be capable of working in a dynamic environment, assisting clinical and nursing teams to provide high-quality patient care. The role offers an attractive benefits package and opportunities for personal and professional development, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Possess NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent.
• Experience or skills in cannulation and ECG recording preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinical and nursing staff to deliver timely high-quality care.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a large team

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant with extended skills and who wants to work in an acute and diverse environment within the Emergency Department.

You will be enthusiastic, motivated and reliable and possess good communication skills and be able to work as part of a large team.

Responsibilities

You will assist clinical and nursing staff to deliver timely high quality care in line with Trust Values.

Qualifications

You will possess NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent and ideally have extended skills in cannulation and ECG recording.

About the Trust

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we’re always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire – to join our team.

Benefits

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Application

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

Changes to the UK immigration policy introduced on the 9th April 2025, increased the minimum salary threshold for certificates of sponsorship applications for Health and Care Worker Visa from £23,200 (£11.90 per hour) to £25,000 (£12.82 per hour). For further information on the Health and Care Worker visa, please visit the Home Office website.

As per Agenda for Change, if you are new to the NHS your starting salary would be £24,937 (minimum Band 3 salary point from 1st April 2025 in line with National Living Wage requirements). This salary point is below the new minimum threshold, and therefore not eligible for sponsorship. For further information please check the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook on the NHS Employers website.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025