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Job summary
A leading healthcare provider is seeking Health Care Assistants for a permanent position. The role focuses on assisting registered nurses in a busy acute hospital, maintaining patient care standards, and working within a multi-professional team. Applicants will benefit from numerous professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.
Benefits
Flexible working
27-33 days annual leave
Sick pay
NHS Pension Scheme
Free eye tests and health checks
Gym discount
Free bicycle loan scheme
Qualifications
- Experience as a personal support worker, either work or personal.
- Clear communication skills in writing.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
Responsibilities
- Assist and support registered nursing staff with personal care.
- Report on the condition and appearance of patients.
- Document care delivered in patients' notes accurately.
Skills
Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Compassion
Education
NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare
Job description
Job Summary
Health Care Assistant - Ward 41 - Band 2Full and Part time hoursPermanent contract
Are you interested in becoming a Health Care Assistant? Are you a Health Care Assistant looking for a new challenge?
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for highly motivated and committed Health Care Assistants to join our wards and teams.
You'll have the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills in a busy acute general hospital, working alongside the nursing teams and undertaking a range of activities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care; putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and should be flexible and adaptable. For this role you will need to communicate effectively with other staff and patients at all levels.
You will be required to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals as well as the general public and patients. As such you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We can offer you a wide range of development opportunities and support, so why not join our team and really make a difference!
Main duties of the job
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 the 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, observing and collecting specimens as required, and measuring / charting fluids as directed.
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. Thisdoes not need to be countersigned by a registered nurses, 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 Us
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:
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 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, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-ACS2W41-06-25
Job locations
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-lyne
OL6 9RW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Education / Qualifications
Essential
Essential
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Health Care Assistant - Ward 41 - Band 2Full and Part time hoursPermanent contract
Are you interested in becoming a Health Care Assistant? Are you a Health Care Assistant looking for a new challenge?
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for highly motivated and committed Health Care Assistants to join our wards and teams.
You'll have the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills in a busy acute general hospital, working alongside the nursing teams and undertaking a range of activities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care; putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and should be flexible and adaptable. For this role you will need to communicate effectively with other staff and patients at all levels.
You will be required to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals as well as the general public and patients. As such you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We can offer you a wide range of development opportunities and support, so why not join our team and really make a difference!
Main duties of the job
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 the 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, observing and collecting specimens as required, and measuring / charting fluids as directed.
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. Thisdoes not need to be countersigned by a registered nurses, 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 Us
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 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 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, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-ACS2W41-06-25
Job locations
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-lyne
OL6 9RW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Personal support worker caring experience (work or personal)
- Able to communicate clearly in writing
- Ability to work with lots of different people in a team
- Healthcare experience in a ward or other clinical environment
Education / Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or equivalent qualification or working towards
Essential
- Reliability
- Willingness to learn/undertake training
Essential
- Reliability
- Willingness to learn/undertake training
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-under-lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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