NHS

Health Care Assistant - Clinical Assessment Unit


Pay24,625.00 - 25,674.00 / year
LocationRochdale/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: C9236-25-0881?language=en&page=24&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      If you are looking for a position within acute medicine and have previous experience, then this post is for you!

      We are seeking a highly motivated Health Care Assistants with enthusiasm to develop knowledge and experience of patients within our team.

      On our unit we offer support, both physically and mentally to all our patients throughout their treatment plan. The acute setting can sometimes be very challenging but is very rewarding.

      The Clinical Assessment Unit is a fast paced working environment which gives staff the opportunity to use multiple transferable skills to provide the highest level of care to our patients.

      The post will offer lots of additional training and personal and professional support will be provided throughout. If you have a interest and experience in urology then this exciting new opportunity to work on our friendly and dynamic unit is for you!

      Main duties of the job

      OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU

      Due to the movement of services, the trust will ensure that all staff receive the appropriate additional training required and will receive specialist support from the urology nurses and clinicians.

      You will support the nursing staff and provide excellent patient care whilst maintaining the trust values at every opportunity. Some of your duties will include

      • Supporting patients with their activities of daily living
      • Assist and support with personal hygiene needs whilst promoting independence
      • Support preparing and escorting patients to theatre
      • Timely clinical interventions: venepuncture, cannulation, ECG, collecting blood products, gathering equipment for nursing interventions, physiological observations
      • Prepare and transfer patients to discharge lounge/destinations
      • Prepare clinical area for new patients and support admissions
      • Support bed moves within the clinical area, including using Patient Centre and other relevant clinical programmes
      • Educate new staff on ward processes
      • Actively support mandatory training; undertaking train the trainer
      • Support the ward with maintaining patient safety, including meal times and enhanced observation at times
      • Support individualised patient care; reviewing quality

      About us

      The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

      As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential tomake a differenceand we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values -care,appreciateandinspire- to join our team.

      In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

      Date posted

      23 April 2025

      Pay scheme

      Agenda for change

      Band

      Band 3

      Salary

      £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time

      Reference number

      236-RCO-CS085-25-B

      Job locations

      The Rochdale Infirmary

      Whitehall Street

      Rochdale

      OL120NB


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/

      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
      • Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
      • Care Certificate

      Knowledge, Training & Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
      • Experience of working within a team

      Desirable

      • Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
      • Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

      Skills & Abilities

      Essential

      • Good communication (written and verbal skills)
      • Basic IT skills
      • Good organisational skills
      Person Specification

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
      • Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
      • Care Certificate

      Knowledge, Training & Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
      • Experience of working within a team

      Desirable

      • Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
      • Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

      Skills & Abilities

      Essential

      • Good communication (written and verbal skills)
      • Basic IT skills
      • Good organisational skills

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Additional information

      Disclosure and Barring Service Check

      This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

      Certificate of Sponsorship

      Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

      From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      The Rochdale Infirmary

      Whitehall Street

      Rochdale

      OL120NB


      Employer's website

      https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust

      Address

      The Rochdale Infirmary

      Whitehall Street

      Rochdale

      OL120NB


      Employer's website

      https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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