Health Care Support Worker - Gastroenterology

NHS; Oldham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a passionate Health Care Support Worker in Gastroenterology. This role involves providing excellent patient care, supported by extensive training. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare and have strong communication and organisational skills. Enjoy a flexible work environment with a competitive benefits package while making a difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave allowance

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Qualifications

• Completion of NVQ level 2 in healthcare or equivalent training is essential.
• Experience working within a health or social care environment.
• Understanding of routine work procedures through training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients and relatives.
• Organise workload and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Help deliver high levels of patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Basic IT skills

Good organisational skills

Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare

Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Care Certificate (to be obtained within 12 weeks)

Job description

Health Care Support Worker - Gastroenterology

The closing date is 12 November 2025.

We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for expanding their knowledge and experience in treating patients with gastroenterology issues. The ward is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you can utilise a variety of transferable skills to deliver the highest level of patient care. Here, you'll gain valuable experience working with an array of illness and conditions.

Our Ward is committed to offering comprehensive support to all our patients, both physically and mentally, from diagnosis through surgery and ongoing treatment. Although the acute care setting can be challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding.

This position includes extensive training, as well as personal and professional support throughout your tenure.

Join us in this exciting new role and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference!

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

Main duties of the job

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

Your care for other people and your willingness to go above and beyond to provide the best possible care to patients and relatives will ensure your success in the role. Friendly and approachable in your style, you'll be someone who can communicate well, be able to organise your workload accordingly and be a reliable point of support for patients, relatives and your colleagues.

Completion of an NVQ level 2, apprenticeship in Care or equivalent training is essential for this role, please refer to the job description.

This is a real opportunity for dedicated and caring people who really want to make a difference to patient experience. Should you wish to apply for this post don't wait too long as we may have to close the vacancy early and we really wouldn't want you to miss out.

All positions offered and appointed are in full recognition and acceptance of these requirements.

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 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.

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.

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

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

• Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D‑G)
• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship already achieved

Skills & Abilities

• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Knowledge, Training & Experience

• Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on‑the‑job training
• Experience of working within a health or social care environment
• Experience of working within a team

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust