Job Description

Healthcare Assistant - AMU / IAU
Permanent vacancy - Various hours
Band 2
We have an exciting opportunity to come and join our Urgent Care Team! If you are a healthcare assistant looking to work in a fast-paced, energetic, caring and supportive environment then this is the post for you.
The post holder will be responsible for assisting the qualified nursing and medical staff in carrying out assigned tasks, involving direct nursing care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse/medical staff.
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
The post holder will work under the direct supervision of registered health care professional and assist the healthcare team with personal care delivery of a defined group of patients and a range of clinical duties/ tasks, always ensuring that actions taken are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence.
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+ people & 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
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-ACS2AMU-11-25
Job locations
Tameside General Hospital
Fountain Street
Ashton-Under-Lyne
OL6 6RW
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 and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed 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 and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or equivalent qualification
• Care Certificate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to organise own workload
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Caring and supportive attitude
• Ability and enthusiastic to learn / undertake training
• Flexible and reliable

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the role

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Health Care or equivalent qualification
• Care Certificate

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to organise own workload
• Understand the importance of confidentiality
• Caring and supportive attitude
• Ability and enthusiastic to learn / undertake training
• Flexible and reliable

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the role

Skills Required