Healthcare Assistant - Children's Unit | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization in Ashton-under-Lyne seeks a Healthcare Assistant for the Children’s Unit. The role involves supporting registered nurses, maintaining standards of care, and assisting with the personal needs of young patients. Candidates must demonstrate compassion and effective communication skills. This is a full-time position offering a range of benefits including flexible working and generous leave.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress and finance

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and families.
• Willingness to work flexibly and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support registered nursing staff in personal care.
• Report on general condition of patients.
• Maintain cleanliness of treatment areas and equipment.
• Participate in patients' meal services.
• Document observations in patients' notes.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant - Children’s Unit/Paediatrics – 37.5 hours / Various hours

Paediatric services are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistants. We are a purpose built unit that provides both inpatient and day patient care for children and young people up to 16 years old and support them through transition to adults. We care for a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. Our aim is to join us in providing the highest possible standards of holistic family centred care. The unit prides itself on working collaboratively with the MDT. Paediatric Services at Tameside are a committed and proactive team comprising of:

• Children’s Inpatient and Day Case
• Children’s Out patient
• Children’s Community Nursing Team
• Children’s Observation and Assessment Ward
• Children’s Safeguarding Team
• Children’s Specialist Nurses in Diabetes and Epilepsy
• Children’s ED with APNP support

Responsibilities

• Assist and support registered nursing staff in terms of personal care or treatments to be carried out.
• Report on general condition / appearance of patients to the nurse in charge.
• Maintain good standards of department housekeeping under the direction of the nurse in charge, including cleaning of treatment areas and equipment, cleaning of storage shelves and cupboards, safe disposal of linen and soiled linen, and assisting with the maintenance of stock levels.
• Make the Lead Nurse aware of any problems or worries in relation to work
• Assist with daily hygiene needs of patients and unit requirements.
• Participate, under direction with patient’s meals/beverages and special diets and in disturbing patient’s meals and beverages.
• Maintain high standard of personal contact and communication with patients, and relatives.
• Participate in giving out bedpans / urinals.
• Document any observations made or care delivered in the patients notes in a legible, accurate and appropriate manner, with due consideration for confidentiality issues and legal implications. This does not need to be countersigned by a registered nurse, but should be brought to the attention of the nurse caring for the patient.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive, and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required.

About the Trust and Values

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Sick pay
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests and health checks
• Gym discount
• Free bicycle loan scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more

Other information

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focuses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility

Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

This advert closes on Thursday 25 Sep 2025