Job Description

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT - Band 3
36 hours
Permanent
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen and we are currently looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual to join the Outpatients nursing team within the Clinical Support Services Division as a Health Care Assistant.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in training and development activities related to the job role.
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.
Applicants should be excellent communicators and have a positive approach to patient care. 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.
Flexibility is required as part of the role as the service works 6 days a week Monday to Saturday and also covers evening clinics until 8pm during the week.
Previous outpatient experience is desirable but not essential as training will be provided to ensure you have the skills required to fulfil the position.
Main duties of the job
Job Summary:
The post holder will work under the direct supervision of a registered health care professional and be responsible for providing personal care for patients and a range of clinical duties/ tasks, always ensuring that actions are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence. Provide training, direction, and supervision to junior staff.
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 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:

• 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+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
14 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year Pro-rata Per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
245-ACS3GO-11-25
Job locations
Tameside Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton under lyne
OL6 9RW
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification 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 specification 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
Qualifications
Essential

• Functional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
• Completed the National Care Certificate

Desirable

• Working towards or prepared to gain additional skills of Band 3 (eg ECG recording/Venepuncture)

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Experience
Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in an Outpatient setting
• Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
• Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work in a team
• Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Functional skills minimum Level 2 Math's and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
• Completed the National Care Certificate

Desirable

• Working towards or prepared to gain additional skills of Band 3 (eg ECG recording/Venepuncture)

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Experience
Essential

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in an Outpatient setting
• Experience of support and supervision of junior staff
• Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work in a team
• Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.

Skills Required