Job summary
Were looking for someone enthusiastic and dedicated to join our friendly, supportive, and forward-thinking nursing teams. Together, were committed to delivering the highest standards of care and creating the best possible experience for our patients, their families, and carers.

We have roles available across the Trust and in a variety of specialties including (but not limited to) Critical Care, Theatres and Emergency Medicine. If you are interested in working in a new specialty area you will be supported through a development pathway.

Main duties of the job
In this role, you will be part of a close-knit team of skilled professionals where patient care is always our top priority. You will be supported, valued, and encouraged to bring your ideas and initiative to a role that is both rewarding and challenging.

What you can expect:

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients lives
• A role where teamwork, compassion, and communication truly matter.

Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Assistant you will support the delivery of high-quality patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting with the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
• Supporting patients with daily living activities, maintaining their dignity, privacy and wellbeing.
• Monitoring patients' condition through observations and reporting any changes or concerns to senior staff.
• Communicating effectively with patients, families, carers and the multidisciplinary team, maintaining accurate and confidential records.
• Organising and prioritising own workload to meet patient care needs.
• Using healthcare equipment and technology safely to monitor and support patient treatment.
• Following Trust policies, procedures and clinical protocols, including responding appropriately in emergency situations.
• Contributing to service improvement, quality standards, audits and the safe use of resources.
• Maintaining own professional development and supporting the learning and development of junior staff where required.
• Promoting a safe working environment and demonstrating flexibility to meet service demands, including unsocial hours where necessary.

About us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, and Salford, to save and improve lives. As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and collaborating closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we are always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team. In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Location: Salford
Band: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Closing date: 12 November 2026

Essential qualifications and training

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

Essential knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team
• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

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.

For questions about the job, contact:
Social Values Resourcing Lead, Gill Bennett, Gillian.Bennett@nca.nhs.uk, 07871986400

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