Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated, forward thinking Band 3 Healthcare Assistant. You will work on the Churchill Unit assisting with the clinics and patients receiving chemotherapy on the unit. The patients treated at the Churchill Unit are being treated as part of Christie closer to home.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting trained staff and providing fundamental, high quality care. Responsibilities includes clerical and administrative duties, assisting with the running of clinics, phlebotomy, clinical observations, stock maintenance, maintaining general cleanliness of the ward/department area and equipment and ensuringall care is correctly documented, such as patient observations and care interventions
About us
Here at Bolton our patients and people are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence for maternity, neonatal and care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients. It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.
Details
Date posted
16 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
241-312AS-25
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Job description
Job responsibilities

• The role requires the individual to recognise and adopt the National 6 Cs which are Care, Compassion, Communication, Commitment, Competence and Courage.

Care is our core business. The care we deliver helps the individual person and improves the health of the whole community. Caring defines us and our work. Patients receiving care expect it to be right for them consistently throughout every stage of their life.
To assist the patient with all aspects of personal hygiene as and when required.
To ensure privacy, respect and dignity at all times.
To support the patient to have an experience which makes them feel safe, cared for and listened to during their hospital visit
Undertake clinical tasks, venepuncture, ECG, undertake clinical observations, taking specimens. Job description
Job responsibilities

• The role requires the individual to recognise and adopt the National 6 Cs which are Care, Compassion, Communication, Commitment, Competence and Courage.

Care is our core business. The care we deliver helps the individual person and improves the health of the whole community. Caring defines us and our work. Patients receiving care expect it to be right for them consistently throughout every stage of their life.
To assist the patient with all aspects of personal hygiene as and when required.
To ensure privacy, respect and dignity at all times.
To support the patient to have an experience which makes them feel safe, cared for and listened to during their hospital visit
Undertake clinical tasks, venepuncture, ECG, undertake clinical observations, taking specimens.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Prioritise own workload
• Evidence of self-motivation and motivate others
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to work flexibly
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to relate well to people of all levels
• Able to work to a consistent high standard.
• Able to follow written procedures accurately

Desirable

• oWillingness to undertake Clinical Apprenticeship or other health related apprenticeship

Education / Qualification / Training
Essential

• Care certificate
• ECG
• Wound Care
• Venepuncture
• Clinical Observations

Experience
Essential

• Working in a role providing care to people
• Good clear communication skills at all levels
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Carrying out clinical observations

Desirable

• Wound care qualification /experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic computer literacy

Desirable

• GCSE Maths
• GCSE English

Person Specification
Skills
Essential

• Prioritise own workload
• Evidence of self-motivation and motivate others
• Ability to use initiative
• Ability to work flexibly
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work as part of a team
• Able to relate well to people of all levels
• Able to work to a consistent high standard.
• Able to follow written procedures accurately

Desirable

• oWillingness to undertake Clinical Apprenticeship or other health related apprenticeship

Education / Qualification / Training
Essential

• Care certificate
• ECG
• Wound Care
• Venepuncture
• Clinical Observations

Experience
Essential

• Working in a role providing care to people
• Good clear communication skills at all levels
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Carrying out clinical observations

Desirable

• Wound care qualification /experience

Knowledge
Essential

• Basic computer literacy

Desirable

• GCSE Maths
• GCSE English

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