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Healthcare Support Worker

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
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Location
Salary
£24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Profession
Healthcare support worker
Grade
Band 3
Deadline
12 Jun 2025
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
29 May 2025

Job overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the clinically led, multidisciplinary Admission Avoidance service based at Castle Hill Centre. The department is looking for two forward thinking and enthusiastic Health Care Assistant to join our busy and friendly team.

We are looking for  motivated and experienced members  of staff to be part of this specialist team working within the community setting. The post holder will be fully supported during their induction period. The Admission Avoidance Team is part of the Integrated Community Services Division and we are focused on delivering the best care and resources to our patients.

NHS Experience is essential and previous applicants need not apply.

Main duties of the job

  • Work in partnership with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team undertaking delegated holistic nursing care as identified in the patient’s care plan and within the agreed boundaries of the role.
  • Plan and organise a delegated workload including extended tasks for which the post holder has been appropriately trained and assessed for competency.
  • Assist in monitoring patients’ condition, record observations and take blood specimens as directed by registered practitioner.
  • Feedback to the coordinator, in a timely fashion, any changes in patients’ condition that indicates the need for reassessment of care needs.
  • Ensure the patient’s comfort, safety and dignity at all times, assisting them in activities of daily living as appropriate.
  • To collect blood samples from patients using up to date venepuncture skills, label and deliver to path lab in a timely manner.
  • Assist with moving patients and equipment, in accordance with safe moving and handling techniques.
  • Work without direct supervision to carry out patient care activities.
  • Work with other health care colleagues, the wider team and statutory organisations to ensure that the holistic needs of patients are met wherever possible.
  • To act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by patients and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information regarding the key responsibilities of this role please see the attached job description. If you have any further questions regarding this role please do not hesitate to contact us via the information below.

You are encouraged to maintain your Covid vaccination status unless medically exempt and will be supported to access information and guidance,  to inform decisions that supports vaccine confidence, protects yourself and patients.