Job Description

Healthcare Assistant- Band 2
Various hours available Permanent
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for highly motivated and committed Health Care Assistants to join our wards and teams.
You'll have the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills in a busy acute general hospital, working alongside the nursing teams and undertaking a range of activities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
You will need to be passionate and enthusiastic about patient care; putting patients at the heart of everything you do. You will be working in a multi-professional team and should be flexible and adaptable. For this role you will need to communicate effectively with other staff and patients at all levels.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately 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.
You will be required to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals as well as the general public and patients. As such you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
We can offer you a wide range of development opportunities and support, so why not join our team and really make a difference!
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
10 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year pro-rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
245-ACS2W46-09-25
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 specifications 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 specifications 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
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
• Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme

Desirable

• Holds National Care Certificate
• Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
• Caring / supportive attitude
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) Adapting style accordingly to the audience
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to carry out routine duties. Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
• Able to take initiative
• Able to develop professional relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues
• Basic Computer skills and willingness / ability to develop further IT skills.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Able to demonstrate a caring friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
• Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education/ Literacy & Numeracy or willing to work towards obtaining
• Willing to undertake the National Care Certificate training programme

Desirable

• Holds National Care Certificate
• Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining an Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare.

Knowledge
Essential

• Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate interest in healthcare services
• Caring / supportive attitude
• Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Experience
Essential

• Experience of caring for patients

Desirable

• Experience working in a healthcare setting.

Skills and Abilities
Essential

• Good communication skills (written and verbal) Adapting style accordingly to the audience
• Able to work in a team.
• Able to carry out routine duties. Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
• Able to take initiative
• Able to develop professional relationships with patients/relatives/visitors/ Colleagues
• Basic Computer skills and willingness / ability to develop further IT skills.
• Committed to delivering high standards of patient care.
• Able to demonstrate a caring friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
• Professional outlook and positive attitude.
• Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
• Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately

Skills Required