Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Medical unit team at Stepping Hill Hospital as a band 2 but will be upskilled to a band 3. We work collaboratively with the Emergency Department, Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit and Acute Frailty Unit within the Integrated Care Directorate.
If you are a Health Care Assistant who would like to make a difference every day, whilst working in a busy, fast paced environment, we would love to hear from you. We are a 58 bedded unit.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for people who are compassionate, caring and committed to providing a high standard of patient care.
As a Health Care Assistant, you will be expected to assist patient's in meeting their activities of daily living under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. You will also assist on the transfer of patients to other departments or wards within the Hospital.
Our clinical induction will ensure that you develop your knowledge and skills in the role of a Health Care Assistant under the guidance of a supportive team. On completion of skills assessments, you will be able to take part in additional clinical skills pertinent to your role.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
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 you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:

• Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• NHS pension scheme membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
• NHS Staff discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
• Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details
Date posted
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7429428
Job locations
AMU
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description attached
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of 54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of 16.
Person Specification
Written & basic numerary skills
Essential

• Achieved

Desirable

• Working towards

NVQ 2/ Care Certificate
Desirable

• Achieved

Understanding of the role
Essential

• Able to demonstrate

Previous experience in a caring role
Desirable

• Relevant experience

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Can demonstrate Communication skills & team working

Desirable

• Basic IT skills

Person Specification
Written & basic numerary skills
Essential

• Achieved

Desirable

• Working towards

NVQ 2/ Care Certificate
Desirable

• Achieved

Understanding of the role
Essential

• Able to demonstrate

Previous experience in a caring role
Desirable

• Relevant experience

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Can demonstrate Communication skills & team working

Desirable

• Basic IT skills

Skills Required