Job Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistant who will join us on our 34 bedded stoma specialised surgical ward - Ward D5. The successful applicant will be expected to work to our high standards of patient care and service delivery. We provide training in a supporting and welcoming environment. Candidates must have completed their care certificate with a minimum of 2 years experience of ward work as this is for a senior health care post.
The pace can be fast but job satisfaction is high. Do you fancy a new challenge? We look forward to your application.
Main duties of the job

• 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 improvements
• Participate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practice
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Develop positive relationships with patients, families, and carers.
• Prioritise own workload and that of junior staff.
• Be responsible for planned care and tasks delegated from a Registered Healthcare Professional.
• Undertake tasks and workload activities whilst ensuring that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established protocols.

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
31 October 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-25-7527661
Job locations
Ward D5 - Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our Expectations:
Good Punctuality
High Professionalism
Always Caring / Compassionate
Willingness to learn & open minded
Always be Confidential
Have an understanding into pre-post operative care
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
Our Expectations:
Good Punctuality
High Professionalism
Always Caring / Compassionate
Willingness to learn & open minded
Always be Confidential
Have an understanding into pre-post operative care
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
Essential
Essential

• Education & Qualifications - Completed the National Care Certificate

Desirable

• Basic computer skills

Essential
Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of support and supervision of junior staff

Essential
Essential

• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Desirable

• Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities

Essential
Essential

• Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary

Essential
Essential

• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster

Person Specification
Essential
Essential

• Education & Qualifications - Completed the National Care Certificate

Desirable

• Basic computer skills

Essential
Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of support and supervision of junior staff

Essential
Essential

• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Desirable

• Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities

Essential
Essential

• Able to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary

Essential
Essential

• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster

Skills Required