Job Description

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT 24 hours - Permanent Band 2 - Emergency Orthopaedic Unit
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join the team within the Surgical, Women's and Children's Division as a Clinical Support Worker.
Under the direction of the Sister/Charge Nurse you will help us to ensure that we provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for our patients.
You will need to possess good communication and interpersonal skills. A polite and courteous manner towards patients and relatives will be essential for this role, together with your ability to work under pressure, as part of a team as well as organising your own workload.
Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of 25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL:o Work within the ward/department setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carerso Work under the direction of the Registered Healthcare Professionals and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of the multi- disciplinary team.o Under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional ensure a high standard of service provision within ward/department, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvementso Participate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practiceo Act always in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity, and confidentiality.o Always exhibit a professional attitude behaviour and demonstrate excellent customer care skills.o Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating towards achieving own and others full potential.o Develop positive relationships with patients, families, and carers.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of quality services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate & these are:

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

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 Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
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.
Details
Date posted
21 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-ASC2EOU-11-25
Job locations
Tameside & Glossop Intergrated Care
Fountain Street
Ashton
OL6 9RW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed. Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
• Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme

Desirable

• Holds National Care Certificate
• Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
• Caring / supportive attitude
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) Adapting style accordingly to the audience
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to carry out routine duties. Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
• Able to take initiative
• Able to develop professional relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues
• Basic Computer skills and willingness / ability to develop further IT skills.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to demonstrate a caring friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
• Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
• Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme

Desirable

• Holds National Care Certificate
• Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
• Caring / supportive attitude
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Skills
Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) Adapting style accordingly to the audience
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to carry out routine duties. Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
• Able to take initiative
• Able to develop professional relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues
• Basic Computer skills and willingness / ability to develop further IT skills.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to demonstrate a caring friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
• Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately

Skills Required