Health Care Assistant - General & Specialist Medicine

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust; Bury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Greater Manchester is looking for experienced Health Care Assistants to provide high-quality patient care, particularly for stroke patients. The ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare and will thrive in a team-oriented environment, with excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional growth, contributing to a passionate team dedicated to patient well-being.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Annual leave allowance

Health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting.
• Good communication (written and verbal skills).
• Experience of working within a team.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with patients, relatives/carers and colleagues.
• Providing care for patients following a stroke.
• Supporting the multi-skilled professional team.

Skills

Good communication

Basic IT skills

Good organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Job description

Health Care Assistant - General & Specialist Medicine

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The part you play

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Health Care Assistants who are willing to get stuck in and hit the ground running.

Job Summary

The part you play

We are looking for experienced and enthusiastic Health Care Assistants who are willing to get stuck in and hit the ground running.

You'll be someone who works well under pressure, is a great team player as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently when needed. You'll be someone who truly understands the need for care, consideration and respect for our patients but also applies these qualities to your team members.

A 'can do' attitude and determination to be flexible and embrace change to deliver the best patient care is essential as well as a desire to grow and improve our ever growing service.

Your communication skills will be second to none, working collaboratively with patients, relatives/carers and Colleagues to help plan a safe and seamless journey home.

This really is a unique opportunity for Health Care Assistant who is looking to pursue a career in a hospital setting with a passion for stroke. We are a well established team dedicated to serving patients following a stroke.

Main duties of the job

Our commitment to you

• Support from an experienced and knowledgeable team of multi-skilled professionals
• A dedicated, supportive team who are keen to ensure you grow in your career
• Support in your development, we regularly have training available and are keen to support your growth as best as possible.
• Flexibility and willingness to work with you to provide a full filling and rewarding career with us.
  
  

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.

About Us

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 tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.

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.

Details

Date posted

29 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

236-BCO-CS216-25-A

Job locations

Fairfield General Hospital

Old Rochdale Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Job Description

Job responsibilities

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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate
  
  

Essential

Skills & Abilities

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills
  
  

Knowledge, Training & Experience

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team
  
  

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team
  
  

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)
  
  

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Old Rochdale Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Fairfield General Hospital

Old Rochdale Road

Bury

BL9 7TD

Employer's website

https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

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