Recovery Health Care Assistant | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust; Bolton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bolton is looking for a Health Care Assistant / Recovery Porter. This full-time position involves supporting patients on their journey to theatre, requiring excellent communication and a patient-focused attitude. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to improving health and offering care. The role is permanent, aiming to build a diverse workforce that reflects the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to put people at ease.
• Experience in similar roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet patients as they prepare for theatre.
• Ensure a comfortable and supportive experience.

Skills

Good communication

Patient-focused approach

Job description

Overview

Full time 37.5 hours per week. Permanent post. The theatre recovery team are looking to recruit a Health Care Assistant / Recovery Porter. This is a great opportunity to gain an introduction into working within a theatre setting.

Based just off the M61, twenty minutes from the centre of Manchester with excellent transport links to the rest of the North West, we are a forward thinking Foundation Trust. Royal Bolton Hospital serves a catchment population of approximately 350,000 people. The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of our people and provide the best possible care, ensuring staff have joy and pride in their work. We strive to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please contact us via the information below. This advert closes on Friday 31 Oct 2025.

Responsibilities

• The recovery HCA is often the first person that the patient meets on their journey to theatre.
• Recovery HCAs need to have the ability to put people at ease, be good communicators, and be patient focused.

Sponsorship and eligibility

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link: gov.uk — Skilled Worker visa: Overview.

Additional information

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.