Job Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and professional Healthcare assistants to come and join our team at the Devonshire Centre for Neurorehabilitation based in Cherry Tree Lane, Stockport.
The Devonshire centre accommodates 15 beds for both male and female patients who require ongoing rehabilitation for neurological, neurosurgical or spinal conditions; and support prior to discharge.
You will be part of a friendly, supportive , and professional integrated team comprising of doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists and discharge co-ordinators, to offer the best care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is required to undertake training to enable them to carry out a wide range of tasks in support of clinical professionals, including activities directly related to patient care.
The team is dedicated to maintaining high standards promoting the Trusts values and standards.
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
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
362-A-25-7467143
Job locations
Devonshire Centre for Neurorehabilitation
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7PZ
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 54.90. 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 54.90. 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
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education and literacy / numeracy
• Willingness to complete care certificate

Desirable

• Holds care certificate

Knowledge
Essential

• Caring and supportive attitude
• Demonstrates an interest in healthcare services

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of importance of confidentiality
• Demonstrates awareness of infection prevention control and safeguarding practices

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with patients

Desirable

• Experience of working for NHS in a clinical setting

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Has clear communication skills
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to challenge poor behaviour and escalate concerns

Desirable

• Basic IT skills
• Able to meet needs of the service and role

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education and literacy / numeracy
• Willingness to complete care certificate

Desirable

• Holds care certificate

Knowledge
Essential

• Caring and supportive attitude
• Demonstrates an interest in healthcare services

Desirable

• Demonstrates awareness of importance of confidentiality
• Demonstrates awareness of infection prevention control and safeguarding practices

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with patients

Desirable

• Experience of working for NHS in a clinical setting

Skills and abilities
Essential

• Has clear communication skills
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
• Able to challenge poor behaviour and escalate concerns

Desirable

• Basic IT skills
• Able to meet needs of the service and role

Skills Required