Job summary
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the nursing beds of our Intermediate Care Unit. The unit is temporarily based at Royal Bolton Hospital whilst awaiting opening of our new unit in September 2026. The new unit will be based on the Royal Bolton Hospital site. We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. We are looking for a motivated and experienced member of staff to be part of our team working within the Intermediate Care setting. The post holder will be fully supported during their induction period by our warm and friendly qualified staff.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to support visa applications for this position.

Main duties of the job
The Intermediate Care HCA will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting trained nursing and therapy staff in all aspects of clinical care. Responsibility includes physical patient care, cleaning, management of equipment and stock maintenance.

About us
You will be part of a hard working friendly team working together for improved patient care.

Bolton trust values all staff members and has a good staff retention.

The trust values are VOICE

• Vision
• Openness
• Integrity
• Compassion
• Excellence

Details
Date posted: 30 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 241-447CS-26-B
Closing date: 13 November 2026

Job responsibilities
After appropriate initial basic training and assessments the post holders will have the opportunity to train in clinical tasks such as venepuncture, cannulation, undertake diagnostic tests e.g. recording of ECGs, blood sugar analysis

Although based predominantly in The Intermediate Care setting, rotation may be required.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ level 2 or willingness to undertake
• Good level of general education

Desirable

• NVQ level III

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring for older people in acute/post-acute/ rehab setting in primary or secondary care setting

Desirable

• Experience of working within intermediate care

Skills
Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise time, workload and commitments effectively
• Computer literate, or willingness to undertake further training
• Willingness to undertake clinical skills training

Desirable

• Venepuncture
• Basic wound care
• ECG recording
• Blood pressure and blood glucose measurement

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Laburnum Lodge Intermediate Care Setting, Breightmet Fold Lane, Bolton, BL2 6PP, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Senior Sister Lisa Shields, Lisa.shields@boltonft.nhs.uk, 01204335455

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