Job summary Are YOU looking for a fulfilling and rewarding career in healthcare? We require enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to play an important role dedicated to ensuring excellent standards of care to our patients on our Acute Medical 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. Experience in healthcare is an advantage but not essential as successful candidates will take part in the Care Certificate course - developing basic nursing skills before some extended competencies such as obtaining and accurate recording of blood pressure, venepuncture, and ECGs. At NCA we are committed to excellence, in both the services we provide our patients and the support we give our staff. That's why we needyou Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship. Main duties of the job We are committed to excellence, in both the services we provide our patients and the support we give our staff. That's why we need you Care to make a difference? Do you want to be part of our fantastic multidisciplinary team? Are you committed to delivering high quality patient care? Do you enjoy working in a supportive and skilled team? Want to expand your knowledge and skills in various backgrounds withina hospital setting? Are flexible & have excellent communication skills Applicants with a passion for caring, non-judgmental and inclusive attitude who are committed to the delivery of safe, high quality excellent care to patients are welcomed. In return we offer great opportunities, support, education, laughter, leadership, growth and most importantly an innovative place to work where shared learning and quality care are key. 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. We are currently in process of updating our values. For the latest information around our values and behaviours, please visit our careers website www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk Date posted 22 January 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-SCO-CS254-24-B Job locations Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD 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 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 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 Skills & Abilities Essential Good communication skills Basic IT skills Desirable Good organisational skills Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) Person Specification 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 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 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 Salford Royal Hospital Stott Lane Salford M6 8HD Employer's website https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)