Health Care Assistant - Outpatients | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A National Health Service provider in Salford is seeking part-time Health Care Assistants for their Clinical Outpatient Department. Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification in a healthcare-related subject and a Care Certificate. Responsibilities include supporting clinicians, managing clinic workloads, and maintaining cleanliness standards. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for personal development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working

Protected wellbeing hours

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess a Level 3 certificate or apprenticeship in a healthcare-related subject.
• Experience in clinic settings and knowledge gained at NVQ Level 3 is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work within clinics as allocated by the nurse in charge.
• Support clinicians in the delivery of care to patients.
• Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and visitors.

Skills

Proficient in venipuncture

Strong organizational skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Level 3 certificate in healthcare-related subject

Care Certificate

Job description

The Clinical Outpatient Department at Salford Royal Hospital is seeking two part-time Health Care Assistants to join the Clinical Outpatient Team. Available hours are 14 and 8 hours per week.

Suitable candidates should possess a Level 3 certificate or apprenticeship in a healthcare-related subject, along with a Care Certificate.

The department offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills across various specialties, with support from a team of registered nurses. Candidates should be proficient in venipuncture, possess strong organizational skills within a clinic setting, demonstrate leadership qualities, and have an interest in leading standardization of clinic activities.

You will provide a person-centered approach to patient care, ensuring compassionate and personalized service to enhance patient experiences. In return, you will join a supportive team and receive robust personal development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Work within clinics as allocated by the nurse in charge.
2. Support clinicians by assisting in the delivery of care to patients directly or indirectly.
3. Manage clinic workload and team organization.
4. Support registered staff using knowledge and skills gained at NVQ Level 3 to ensure safe, effective care.
5. Communicate effectively with team members, patients, and visitors.
6. Perform routine procedures required for daily operations, including diagnostic result handling.
7. Maintain cleanliness standards in the department.
8. Support efforts to achieve and maintain OPAAS green status.

Note: Changes to UK immigration policy effective from April 2025 have increased the minimum salary threshold for Health and Care Worker Visa sponsorship to £25,000. New NHS staff starting salary as per Agenda for Change is £24,937, which is below the sponsorship threshold.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust serves over one million residents across Greater Manchester, providing hospital and community health services with a staff of 20,000 committed to high standards of care aligned with our core values: care, appreciate, and inspire.

We offer roles with purpose and flexibility, with opportunities for career advancement, a competitive benefits package, generous annual leave, flexible working, and protected wellbeing hours.

For more details on the role and responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification in the supporting documents. Additional information about working at the Northern Care Alliance can be found in the Candidate Information Pack or on our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk.

This advert closes on Tuesday, 22 July 2025.