Healthcare Assistant - Ward 40 | 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 leading healthcare provider in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for Ward 40. This permanent position offers various hours in a fast-paced and caring environment. Responsibilities include assisting nursing staff, reporting on patient conditions, and maintaining high standards of patient care. The role requires proven training and is a great opportunity for those passionate about healthcare. Benefits include flexible working hours and a robust leave scheme.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Gym discount

Qualifications

• Proven training must be received and documented prior to performing tasks.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nursing staff and ascertain treatments to be carried out.
• Report on the general condition of patients to the Senior Nurse.
• Maintain high standards of quality patient care.
• Ensure good standards of Department housekeeping.

Skills

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Job description

Overview

Healthcare Assistant – Ward 40. Permanent vacancy. Band 2. Various hours available.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Ward 40 Team. If you are a healthcare assistant looking to work in a fast-paced, energetic, caring and supportive environment, then this is the post for you.

Responsibilities

1. Assist qualified nursing staff, as directed by the Nurse in charge, and ascertain treatments to be carried out.
2. Report on the general condition/appearance of patients to the Senior Nurse on duty. Maintain personal contact with patients through conversation and during treatments.
3. Maintain high standards of quality patient care and staff morale by personal example, good conduct and appearance. Participate in quality initiatives at Ward and departmental level. Attend Ward/departmental meetings and study lectures/training as required.
4. Maintain good standards of Department housekeeping under the direction of the Ward Sister.
5. To make Senior Sister aware of any problems/worries relating to sphere/area of work.

N/B Before performing these tasks, proven training must be received and documented in the training pack.

About the Trust

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.

Values and Diversity

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 reflect the communities they serve and are seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to be 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. We would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.

Benefits

Benefits include: 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, and support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and more.

The job description provides 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 and can be downloaded. The person specification outlines the criteria against which your application will be assessed.

This advert closes on Monday 15 Sep 2025.