Health Care Support Worker - Emergency Department | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A prominent UK healthcare provider is seeking Health Care Support Workers for their Emergency Department. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, work well under pressure, and show care and compassion. Responsibilities include supporting registered nurses, preparing clinical areas for patients, and assisting with basic care needs. This role offers flexibility and a competitive benefits package, making it suitable for motivated individuals looking to make a difference in emergency care.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Must work well independently and as part of a team.
• Must be motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable.
• Desire to communicate effectively with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses in delivering emergency care.
• Prepare clinical areas to receive patients.
• Clean and restock equipment.
• Assist with patients' basic care needs.
• Communicate with patients and their friends/families.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Proactive and motivated

Compassionate care

Job description

Health Care Support Worker – Emergency Department

The Emergency Department is looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join the nursing team as Health Care Support Workers. You must be someone who works well under pressure, proactive and motivated, and able to work independently and as part of the team, showing care and compassion at all times.

You must have excellent communication skills in order to work with a wide range of patients with varying health complaints. You will support the registered nurses to deliver a high standard of emergency care, which is in line with Trust Values.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

The post of Healthcare Support Worker is to support the clinical teams within the Emergency Department and prepare clinical areas to receive patients.

• Cleaning / restocking equipment.
• Preparing the cubicle area.
• Supporting with nutritional needs.
• Assisting with patients with basic care needs.
• Communicating with patients and their friends/families.

You will be motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and able to work well within a team, as well as having the initiative to work well on your own.

About Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation 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. 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.

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 and 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: http://www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk

This advert closes on Monday 15 Dec 2025.