Health Care Assistant in Stockport inStockport PUBLISHED FRI 31 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistant who will join us on our 34 bedded stoma specialised surgical ward - Ward D5. The successful applicant will be expected to work to our high standards of patient care and service delivery. We provide training in a supporting and welcoming environment. Candidates must have completed their care certificate with a minimum of 2 years

Experience
of ward work as this is for a senior health care post.The pace can be fast but job satisfaction is high. Do you fancy a new challenge? We look forward to your application.

Main duties of the job
Under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional ensure a high standard of service provision within ward/department, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvementsParticipate in giving compassionate high quality personal care to patients prioritising appropriately and developing competencies that safeguard practiceMaintain accurate and timely records.Develop positive relationships with patients, families, and carers.Prioritise own workload and that of junior staff.Be responsible for planned care and tasks delegated from a Registered Healthcare Professional.Undertake tasks and workload activities whilst ensuring that their practice is guided by standard operating procedures and established protocols.

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 holidaysNHS pension scheme membership

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Date posted
31 October 2025

Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2

Salary
£24,465 a year pro rata per annum

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Part-time

Reference number
362-A-25-7527661

Job location
sWard D5 - Stepping Hill HospitalPoplar GroveStockportSK2 7JE

Job description

Job responsibilities
Our Expectations:Good PunctualityHigh ProfessionalismAlways Caring / CompassionateWillingness to learn & open mindedAlways be ConfidentialHave an understanding into pre-post operative careThe Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.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

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Person Specification
EssentialEssentialEducation &

Qualifications
- Completed the National Care CertificateDesirableBasic computer skillsEssentialEssential

Experience
working in a healthcare settingDesirable

Experience
of support and supervision of junior staffEssentialEssentialKnowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processesDesirable

Experience
of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activitiesEssentialEssentialAble to carry out routine duties, adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessaryEssentialEssentialAble to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster

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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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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

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