# Health care assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** E5
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Days and nights 365 days a year)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-30T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-21T10:41:11.385Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Lancashire/Bolton/Bolton_NHS_Foundation_Trust/paediatrics/paediatrics-v8246715
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8246715?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.boltonft.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

A Healthcare Assistant on a paediatric ward supports nurses in delivering safe, high-quality care to children and infants. The role includes assisting with daily care such as hygiene, feeding, toileting, mobility, and observations, while closely monitoring children’s wellbeing and reporting any changes to registered staff.

HCAs help maintain a safe, clean, and well-organised environment by following infection control procedures, managing waste, cleaning equipment, and ensuring stock and materials are properly maintained. They also support safe transfers and procedures, assist during emergencies under direction, and help with specimen collection and documentation.

A key part of the role is supporting children and families emotionally, maintaining dignity and comfort, and helping to create a positive hospital experience. HCAs also communicate effectively with staff and families, contribute to ward organisation, and use computer systems to support record keeping.

Overall, the role is essential in ensuring efficient ward functioning, improving patient experience, and supporting nurses in delivering consistent, safe, and compassionate care.

### Main duties of the job

A Healthcare Assistant on a paediatric ward supports nurses by carrying out basic patient care such as helping with hygiene, feeding, toileting, mobility, and observations, while reporting any changes in a child’s condition. They help maintain a clean, safe environment through infection control, equipment care, and safe handling procedures. They also support children and families emotionally, assist with communication and documentation, and help ensure the ward runs smoothly and safely under the direction of registered staff.

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.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a detailed job description and main responsibilities for the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

### 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.

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Paediatric Experience

**Desirable**

- experience in a different job but relates to the role

### Knowledge and skills

**Essential**

- Good supporting evidence supporting the knowledge and skills required

**Desirable**

- relatable skills

## Documents

- [open letter (pdf, 235.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2681)
- [health care assistant (pdf, 111.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10558434)
- [health care assistant (pdf, 253.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10558433)
- [applicants with a disability (pdf, 207.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1983)
- [welcome to bolton nhs foundation trust (pdf, 774.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3041)

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