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Senior Healthcare Assistant Ward M4
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2440554
Job summary
*Previous Applicants need not apply*
We are looking for one highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistants who can contribute to continuing our high standards of patient's care and be part an active team that are progressing forward in developing improved methods of care.
M4 is a 27 bedded trauma and orthopaedic ward and we specialise in Fractured Neck of Femurs.
We are offering full time hours covering a 24 hour service. If you like the sound of what we offer and you want to work for an organisation that is friendly, committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities please apply online. Please note that at this time it might not be possible to offer set shifts/flexible contracts.
For more information or an informal enquiry please contact Interim Ward Manager Chris Barlow on 0161 419 4533
Main duties of the job
- Work within the ward setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carers.
- Work under the direction of the Registered Healthcare professionals and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of the multi- disciplinary team.
- Under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional ensure a high standard of service provision within Ward M4, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvements.
- Developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in the role.
- Act at all times in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity and confidentiality.
- Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times and demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
- Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating, to achieving own and others full potential.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
21 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
362-ACS3M4-08-26-A
Job locations
Stockport NHSFT
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Completed the National Care Certificate, or must complete it within 3 months.
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
- Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent
- Experience of caring for patients.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
Skilles and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal). Adapting style according to the audience
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to carry out routine duties. Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care
- Has good communication and customer care skills with patients and service users at different levels
- Basic Computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
- Certified training and possession of venepuncture, ECG and 'vital signs' competence
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Caring/supportive attitude
Work related Cicumstances
Essential
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Completed the National Care Certificate, or must complete it within 3 months.
- Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
- Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
- Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a Healthcare setting
- Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
- Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent
- Experience of caring for patients.
Desirable
- Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities
Skilles and Abilities
Essential
- Good communication skills (written and verbal). Adapting style according to the audience
- Able to work in a team.
- Able to carry out routine duties. Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
- Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care
- Has good communication and customer care skills with patients and service users at different levels
- Basic Computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
- Certified training and possession of venepuncture, ECG and 'vital signs' competence
- Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
- Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
- Professional outlook and positive attitude.
- Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Caring/supportive attitude
Work related Cicumstances
Essential
- Caring/supportive attitude
- Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.
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
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stockport NHSFT
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stockport NHSFT
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
United Kingdom