Job summary
- Main area
- Health care assistant
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Rotational days/nights post
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 241-447CS-26-B
- Employer
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Laburnum Lodge Intermediate Care Setting
- Town
- Bolton
- Salary
- £25,272 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/11/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant
Band 2
Job overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the nursing beds of our Intermediate Care Unit. The unit is temporarily based at Royal Bolton Hospital whilst awaiting opening of our new unit in September 2026. The new unit will be based on the Royal Bolton Hospital site. We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our busy and friendly team. We are looking for a motivated and experienced member of staff to be part of our team working within the Intermediate Care setting. The post holder will be fully supported during their induction period by our warm and friendly qualified staff.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Please note: This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application, as we are unable to support visa applications for this position.
Main duties of the job
The Intermediate Care HCA will work as a member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting trained nursing and therapy staff in all aspects of clinical care. Responsibility includes physical patient care, cleaning, management of equipment and stock maintenance.
Working for our organisation
You will be part of a hard working friendly team working together for improved patient care.
Bolton trust values all staff members and has a good staff retention.
The trust values are VOICE
- Vision
- Openness
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Excellence
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
After appropriate initial basic training and assessments the post holders will have the opportunity to train in clinical tasks such as venepuncture, cannulation, undertake diagnostic tests e.g. recording of ECGs, blood sugar analysis
Although based predominantly in The Intermediate Care setting, rotation may be required.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ level 2 or willingness to undertake
- Good level of general education
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level III
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of caring for older people in acute/post-acute/ rehab setting in primary or secondary care setting
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within intermediate ca
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise time, workload and commitments effectively
- Computer literate, or willingness to undertake further training
- Willingness to undertake clinical skills training
Desirable criteria
- Venepuncture
- Basic wound care
- ECG recording
- Blood pressure and blood glucose measurement Application form References
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Shields
- Job title
- Senior Sister
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01204335455
- Additional information
To request further information regarding this post or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Lisa Shields, Senior sister, Intermediate Care on 01204335455
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