Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Community nursing teams in Bolton. We are seeking to appoint an appropriately qualified Health Care Assistant to join our Community Nursing service within the Integrated Community Service Division. We kindly request that previous applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job We expect our staff to provide the best possible care to patients. In order to support this we offer excellent development opportunities and training for the right candidate. We are looking for someone who has experience in relevant health care practice. You will be motivated, with a drive to give patients the highest standard of care in a wide variety of situations.We would like to hear from any Health Care Assistants who have a genuine desire to nurse patients in the community setting both visiting patients in their place of residence and in the clinic setting. You must be able to travel across various sites in the town independently to be eligible for this post. About us This service is part of the integrated community Division covering the town of Bolton. Community practice is desirable but not essential as an induction into this role will be provided. The post involves 7 day working which includes bank holidays. We are able to offer full and part time posts. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 241-38-IC-25-A Job locations Various sites Bolton BL6 7AJ Job description Job responsibilities You are encouraged to maintain your Covid vaccination status unless medically exempt and will be supported to access information and guidance, to inform decisions that supports vaccine confidence, protects yourself and patients. For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Job description Job responsibilities You are encouraged to maintain your Covid vaccination status unless medically exempt and will be supported to access information and guidance, to inform decisions that supports vaccine confidence, protects yourself and patients. For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 Care qualification relevant to post Desirable Care Certificate Experience Essential Significant Previous caring in the NHS/ Statutory/ Private Sector Desirable Community care experience Wound care Skills Essential Team Worker Ability to work independently in community setting High personal standards Desirable IT Skills Knowledge Essential Community care and knowledge of procedures to support practice Other Essential Flexible working Car Driver Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level 3 Care qualification relevant to post Desirable Care Certificate Experience Essential Significant Previous caring in the NHS/ Statutory/ Private Sector Desirable Community care experience Wound care Skills Essential Team Worker Ability to work independently in community setting High personal standards Desirable IT Skills Knowledge Essential Community care and knowledge of procedures to support practice Other Essential Flexible working Car Driver 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 Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Address Various sites Bolton BL6 7AJ Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)