Healthcare Assistant - Ward 46 | Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Job description

Healthcare Assistant – Band 2Various hours available. Permanent.

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust is looking for highly motivated and committed Health Care Assistants to join our wards and teams.

You'll have the opportunity to gain experience and develop your skills in a busy acute general hospital, working alongside the nursing teams and undertaking a range of activities under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility: Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.

The post holder will work under the direct supervision of a registered health care professional and assist the healthcare team with personal care delivery of a defined group of patients and a range of clinical duties/tasks, always ensuring that actions taken are undertaken by the individual following appropriate training and within their sphere of competence. You will be required to liaise with a wide range of healthcare professionals as well as the general public and patients. As such you will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Values & Behaviours

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Excellence

Diversity & InclusionWe 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 Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ & Disabled people.

Benefits

Flexible working

27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Sick pay

NHS Pension Scheme

Free eye tests and health checks

Gym discount

Free bicycle loan scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more

Other InformationTameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.

This advert closes on Wednesday 13 May 2026.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ashton-under-Lyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English