Health Care Support Worker - Gastroenterology | Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust; Oldham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS trust in England is looking for highly motivated individuals to join their team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on gastroenterology patient care. The role includes essential training and offers extensive support for personal and professional development. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ level 2 or equivalent and have strong communication and organizational skills. The position provides a rewarding experience with a focus on making a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Flexible working opportunities

Protected hours for health and wellbeing activities

Generous annual leave allowance

Qualifications

• Essential NVQ level 2 qualification or equivalent training is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
• Organizational skills to manage workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic environment.
• Support patients and relatives both physically and mentally.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Completion of NVQ level 2, apprenticeship in Care or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

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).

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/.

This advert closes on Wednesday 12 Nov 2025