Jobs Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Senior Healthcare Assistant Ward M4
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Senior Healthcare Assistant Ward M4

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Stockport, SK2 7JE Posted 21 October 2026 Apply by 4 November 2026
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Salary for this role£25,760 – £27,476 a year
Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year
Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

NHS roles fall under the Health and Care Worker route. Salaries set by national pay scales (NHS bands) at or above the relevant band rate typically meet the occupation's requirement.

Closest occupation match: SOC 6135, Care workers and home carers. Home Office going rate for this occupation: £33,400 a year.

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Role description

Job summary

*Previous Applicants need not apply*

We are looking for one highly motivated Senior Health Care Assistants who can contribute to continuing our high standards of patient's care and be part an active team that are progressing forward in developing improved methods of care.

M4 is a 27 bedded trauma and orthopaedic ward and we specialise in Fractured Neck of Femurs.

We are offering full time hours covering a 24 hour service. If you like the sound of what we offer and you want to work for an organisation that is friendly, committed to providing staff with learning and development opportunities please apply online. Please note that at this time it might not be possible to offer set shifts/flexible contracts.

For more information or an informal enquiry please contact Interim Ward Manager Chris Barlow on 0161 419 4533

Main duties of the job

  • Work within the ward setting, providing high quality, caring, compassionate and personal care to patients and their families/carers.
  • Work under the direction of the Registered Healthcare professionals and senior colleagues, both independently and as part of the multi- disciplinary team.
  • Under the direction of a Registered Health Care Professional ensure a high standard of service provision within Ward M4, by practicing effective clinical and administrative preparation, effective communication and care delivery, prioritising workload appropriately and contributing to service improvements.
  • Developing competencies that safeguard practice and effectiveness in the role.
  • Act at all times in a manner, which illustrates respect for privacy, dignity, equality, diversity and confidentiality.
  • Exhibit professional behaviour and attitude at all times and demonstrate excellent customer care skills.
  • Contribute to effective team working by being fully involved, committed, and participating, to achieving own and others full potential.

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 holidays
  • NHS pension scheme membership
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
  • NHS Staff discounts
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
  • Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice

Details

Date posted

21 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

362-ACS3M4-08-26-A

Job locations

Stockport NHSFT

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.

The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed

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 salary

In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Person Specification

Education

Essential

  • Completed the National Care Certificate, or must complete it within 3 months.
  • Functional skills minimum Level 2 Maths and English or GCSE equivalent or working towards.
  • Working towards or prepared to work towards obtaining a Level 3 Apprenticeship in Clinical Healthcare

Knowledge

Essential

  • Awareness and understanding of importance of confidentiality
  • Knowledge of Infection Control & Safeguarding processes

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working in a Healthcare setting
  • Experience of working with the multidisciplinary team
  • Worked at a band 2 Health Care Assistant level or equivalent
  • Experience of caring for patients.

Desirable

  • Experience of supporting Quality Improvement /audits / research and development activities

Skilles and Abilities

Essential

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal). Adapting style according to the audience
  • Able to work in a team.
  • Able to carry out routine duties. Able to adapt and reprioritise according to patients needs as necessary
  • Able to work on own initiative in delivery of patient care
  • Has good communication and customer care skills with patients and service users at different levels
  • Basic Computer skills with ability / willingness to develop further IT skills.
  • Certified training and possession of venepuncture, ECG and 'vital signs' competence
  • Committed to delivering high standards of patient care
  • Able to demonstrate a caring, friendly, open, empathetic and compassionate demeanour
  • Professional outlook and positive attitude.
  • Able to challenge unacceptable behaviour and escalate issues/ concerns both timely and appropriately
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Caring/supportive attitude

Work related Cicumstances

Essential

  • Caring/supportive attitude
  • Able to meet the flexible needs of the role and duty roster.

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

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stockport NHSFT

Poplar Grove

Stockport

SK2 7JE

United Kingdom


Employer's website

http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/

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