Job Description

1. Establish and maintain communication with people on routine and operational matters
2. Contribute to own personal development
3. Assist in maintaining own and others' health, safety and security
4. Assist in maintaining and developing services
5. Ensure own actions help to maintain quality
6. Ensure own actions support equality, diversity and rights
7. Undertake routine assessment tasks related to individuals' health and well-being
8. Assist in delivering programmes of care to meet individuals' health and well-being
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
1. To correctly undertake tasks that have been delegated
2. To record information accurately and pass it to the relevant people in the team in a timely manner
3. To identify and report any changes that might affect the patients condition
4. To obtain agreement from patient/carers before commencing any care related tasks
5. To respect the individual's privacy, dignity and beliefs
6. To prepare and support the patient appropriately during any activity that is to be undertaken
7. To promptly alert the team where there are any changes in the patient's health and well-being or any possible risks
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 working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're 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.
Details
Date posted
11 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,169 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
236-OCO-CS188-25
Job locations
Ward G1 The Royal Oldham Hospital
Rochdale Road
Oldham
OL1 2JH
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health or social care environment
• Experience of working within a team

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship

Knowledge, Training & Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service
• Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training

Desirable

• Experience of working within a health or social care environment
• Experience of working within a team

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Good communication skills
• Basic IT skills

Desirable

• Good organisational skills
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)