Job overview

The Emergency Department is looking for enthusiastic and caring individuals to join the nursing team as Health Care Support Workers.

You must be someone who works well under pressure, proactive and motivated. You will also  be able to work independently and as part of the team, showing care and compassion at all times. 

You must have excellent communication skills in order to work with a wide range of patients with varying health complaints. You will support the registered nurses to deliver a high standard of emergency care which is in line with Trust Values. 

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

The post of Healthcare Support Worker is to support the clinical teams within the Emergency Department and prepare clinical areas to receive patients.

Cleaning/re stocking equipment.
Preparing the cubicle area.
Supporting with nutritional needs.
Assisting with patients with basic care needs.
Communicating with patients and their friends/families.

You will be motivated, enthusiastic and reliable and be able to work well within a team, as well as having the initiative to work well on your own.

Working for our organisation

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.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)