Job summary We require enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to play an important role dedicated to ensuring excellent standards of care to our patients on our Gastroenterology Ward. Working within a team of highly skilled and motivated staff where patient focus is our priority. We strive to make patient, family and carer experience as good as possible. Health Care Support Workers play a vital role in line with nurses to deliver excellent care to our patients with broad and varied health conditions the job is both exciting and challenging where team working is essential, and initiative is paramount. Excellent communication, confidence and compassion are essential. Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship. Main duties of the job Your main role as Health Care Support Worker is to support other staff and the patient's in your care. You must uphold dignity, care and compassion with every patient you meet and look after. Your duties will include assisting patients' with all hygiene needs, assisting with mobility and ensuring all patients nutritional needs are met. You will work within the team on G2 to deliver high quality patient care following NCA policies and core values. Excellent communication skills are essential to ensure our patients needs are met and to maintain safety for patients at all times. 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 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 236-OCO-CS097-25 Job locations The Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH 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 Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G) Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training Desirable Experience of working within a health or social care environment Experience of working within a team Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills Basic IT skills Desirable Good organisational skills Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Care Certificate either upon appointment or within 12 weeks of commencement Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G) Desirable NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare or a Level 2 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Knowledge, Training & Experience Essential Experience of working with members of the public or a desire to work in the Health Service Understanding of routine work procedures gained through a short induction period and on the job training Desirable Experience of working within a health or social care environment Experience of working within a team Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills Basic IT skills Desirable Good organisational skills Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) 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 Royal Oldham Hospital Rochdale Road Oldham OL1 2JH Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)