Outpatients Care Assistant – Band 2, Full-Time

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (Band 2) for the General Outpatients team. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent, with duties covering direct patient care, clinical support, and clerical tasks to support the multidisciplinary team.

You will be part of a professional, patient‑focused service providing friendly, efficient care. Applicants should have English and Maths GCSEs at A-C and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and tidy working environment at all times e.g. patient areas – clean and tidy bed tables, clinical areas, corridors – uncluttered etc.
• Undertake a range of duties involving direct patient care, as instructed by experienced practitioners’ and ensure delegated nursing care is completed safely and effectively.
• Assist in monitoring patients’ condition, record observations as instructed, and report to nursing staff.
• Assist patients to access and use toilet facilities, and dispose of body waste.
• Assist in the collection of pathological specimens e.g. Urine, faeces, sputum
• Assist with moving patients and equipment within the unit and between wards and departments, in accordance with safe moving and handling techniques.
• Assist staff with therapeutic and diagnostic procedures by preparing, cleaning and handling equipment when necessary
• Help maintain materials, equipment and stock, reporting problems and defects in a timely and appropriate manner

Job description

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (Band 2) for the General Outpatients team. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent, with duties covering direct patient care, clinical support, and clerical tasks to support the multidisciplinary team.

You will be part of a professional, patient‑focused service providing friendly, efficient care. Applicants should have English and Maths GCSEs at A-C and demonstrate strong communication skills.