Health Care Assistant - EIMC

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The closing date is 19 January 2026

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate individual looking to joint our team

Join our dynamic and supportive Enhanced Intermediate Care Unit (EIMC) where your contribution will make a real difference in the recovery and independence of our patients.

As a band 3 Health Care Assistant you will play a vital role in supporting patients during their recovery journey. Our Enhanced IMC provides short term person-centred care that helps to avoid unnecessary admission but also facilitates safe discharge.

Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.

You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team including nurses, therapist and doctors to deliver high quality care. This role is ideal for HCAs with experience or interest in rehabilitation, reablement or intermediate care services. You will be required to work days/ nights/ weekends and Bank Holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to patient in line with care plans.
• Assist in promoting patient mobility, independence, and rehabilitation goals.
• Observe and record vital signs, promptly reporting concerns.
• Clinical skills including venepuncture, cannulation and Blood sugar monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with the clinical team to provide holistic care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to care planning.

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.

As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.

In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.

Learn more about us in our Candidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)

To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers

• NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or a Level 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship - or equivalent experience
• Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
• Care Certificate

• Experience of working as a Care Support Worker or equivalent in a Health or Social care setting
• Experience of working within a team
• Demonstrates an interest or previous experience in supporting other health care staff and learners
• Commitment to undertaking continuous professional development (CPD)

• Good communication (written and verbal skills)
• Basic IT skills
• Good organisational skills

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.

Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust