Health Care Assistant

Health Care Assistant – Acute Respiratory Unit Job Summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for Health Care Assistants within the Acute Respiratory Unit at Fairfield General Hospital. The Acute Respiratory Unit on Wards 11a/b is a fast‑paced, high‑acuity unit caring for Respiratory, General Medical and ENT patients.Changes to the UK immigration policy introduced on the 9th of April 2025 increased the minimum salary threshold for certificates of sponsorship applications for Health and Care Worker Visa from £23,200 (£11.90 per hour) to £25,000 (£12.82 per hour). For further information on the Health and Care Worker visa, please visit the Home Office website. As per Agenda for Change, if you are new to the NHS (or have less than 2 years NHS experience at Band 3) your starting salary would be £24,625 (minimum Band 3 salary point from 1st April 2025 in line with National Living Wage requirements). This salary point is below the new minimum threshold, and therefore not eligible for sponsorship. For further information please check the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook on the NHS Employers website. Main duties of the job Working alongside a Registered Nurse to develop and deliver a personalised plan of care to patients. This will include assisting with personal care needs such as washing and dressing, mobility support, nutritional care needs and maintaining thorough records and documentation. 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. Details Date posted: 27 November 2025 Pay scheme: Agenda for change Band: Band 3 Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum / pro rata Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time Reference number: 236-BCO-CS328-25-PS-B Job locations: Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals 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: https://careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ Person Specification Essential – Qualifications NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship – or equivalent experience Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D‑G) Care Certificate completed and evidence can be shown at interview Essential – Knowledge, Training & Experience Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting Experience of working within a team Desirable Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) Essential – Skills & Abilities Good communication (written and verbal skills) Basic IT skills 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. 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. Employer details Employer name: Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust Address: Fairfield General Hospital, Rochdale Old Road, Bury, BL9 7TD Employer's website: https://www.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk/ #J-18808-Ljbffr