Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join the stroke rehab team on ward 21 at Fairfield General Hospital The stroke rehab ward is a busy environment where patient are transferred from the acute stroke unit for rehabilitation and discharge planning. The ward has 16 beds. The ward has a dedicated nursing team who manage the patients along with our own MDT - pharmacy team, therapy team, admin team and medical team and consultants. We focus on delivering a high standard of care to all our patients, and you will be an active team member in ensuring this. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic individuals to help support our patients with all aspects of daily living and to encourage independence where possible. We would expect you to have good time keeping skills, be able to work well in a team but also be able to use your own initiative, with patient care being at the centre of all work carried out. This role requires you to work over a 24 hour basis, working days, nights, weekend and bank holidays. Main duties of the job Main purpose of the job: To undertake the role of assisting in the delivery of all aspects of care to ensure patient centred care is delivered safely and in a timely manner. To provide clinical support as required to help ensure the efficient and effective running of the unit at all times. Assist in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of nursing care and enable patients to achieve all aspect of daily living. it is expected that following appointment you will undertake training inline with Band 3 skills, ECG, venepuncture, cannulation, observations and bladder scanning. 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 to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - 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 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 236-BCO-CS081-25 Job locations Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD 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: www.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: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G) NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience 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 Interest in Stroke Care 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 Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G) NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience 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 Interest in Stroke Care 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 Fairfield General Hospital Rochdale Old Road Bury BL9 7TD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)