Job Description

Healthcare Assistant - Ward 42 Band 3 24 hours per week - Permanent
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of Ward 42. Working as part of the Multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide compassionate, safe, and effective care to all our patients.
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

• Welcome, prepare & support patients on admission, during their stay & discharge from the Unit.
• Assit patients with personal care needs, mobility & nutrition, while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Carry our routine clinical observation's and accurately record/report findings to registered staff.
• Adhere to infection control - cleaning of areas & equipment to ensure a clean safe, and organised environment.
• Provide reassurance and clear communication/documentation to patients and their families.
• Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Participate in training, supervision and appraisal to support ongoing development.

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 & behaviors 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
22 December 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-ACS3W42-12-25
Job locations
Tameside and Glossop integrated care nhs foundation trust
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
Knowledge
Essential

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

Education & 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 work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.

Experience
Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of support and supervision of junior staff

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to perform routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patient's needs, as necessary.
• Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
• Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate demeanor.
• Able to challenge unacceptable behavior and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately.
• Able to undertake the patient's vital signs, including: - - Temperature - Blood Pressure - Pulse - Respiration - Oxygen Saturation
• Undertake a range of clinical competencies e.g., Venipuncture and cannulation

Desirable

• able to supervise staff

Work Related Circumstances
Desirable

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

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

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

Education & 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 work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.

Experience
Essential

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

Desirable

• Experience of support and supervision of junior staff

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to perform routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patient's needs, as necessary.
• Basic computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
• Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic, and compassionate demeanor.
• Able to challenge unacceptable behavior and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately.
• Able to undertake the patient's vital signs, including: - - Temperature - Blood Pressure - Pulse - Respiration - Oxygen Saturation
• Undertake a range of clinical competencies e.g., Venipuncture and cannulation

Desirable

• able to supervise staff

Work Related Circumstances
Desirable

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

Skills Required