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Posted 15 day(s) ago
Reference: 2350651
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a positive, enthusiastic and compassionate Health Care Assistant to join our team of highly experienced and compassionate team of health professionals, who are experts at caring for people within the speciality of gynaecology and early pregnancy. We have a wide range of patients who have either come in as an emergency admission, admission through our dedicated Gynaecology/early pregnancy Assessment unit, accident and emergency, GP services and other health care providers. If you have a passion for Gynaecology/early pregnancy and would like to learn new skills within an area that is passionate about helping Women, then we would like to hear from you.
After meeting the relevant competences within the speciality you will progress to band 3 AFC .
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who has experience in health care who has a genuine desire to work within the speciality of gynaecology and early pregnancy. You will be highly motivated, have excellent communication skills with a drive to give patients the highest standard of care.
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.
About us
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust provide services across the north west side of the Greater Manchester area ranging from hospital services in Bolton to community services across Bolton, Salford, Ashton, Leigh and Wigan. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. Over 5,700 people work for the Trust and many of them have been here a long time. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare. The Trust offer a range of flexible working patterns to enable our staff to balance their work and personal life.
Our Trust is a great place to work and we are keen to ensure that all our employees have the right values in order that we can provide the best service to our patients. These values are very important to us, and as a potential candidate you should be made aware that we test for these throughout the whole assessment/recruitment and selection process, and will only interview and recruit individuals who demonstrate these values through their application and behaviour.
Details of our Values can be found on our website link http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/about-us/trust-values/
Details
Date posted
18 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
241-504FD-26-A
Job locations
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road , Farnworth
Bolton
BL31EL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post requirements of a band 2 health care assistant with progression to a band 3 after one years experience and meeting competences. Please see job description and personal specification for further details to ensure you meet minimum criteria for this application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Post requirements of a band 2 health care assistant with progression to a band 3 after one years experience and meeting competences. Please see job description and personal specification for further details to ensure you meet minimum criteria for this application.
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Communication courses attended
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable
- GCSE English and Maths
Education/Skills
Essential
- Evidence of self motivation and to use initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work well with people of all levels
- Able to follow written procedures accurately
Desirable
- Care certificate/Willingness to work towards the care certificate
- Venepuncture
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Caring and compassionate
- Working with integrity
- Work well as part of a team
Person Specification
Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Communication courses attended
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic computer literacy
Desirable
- GCSE English and Maths
Education/Skills
Essential
- Evidence of self motivation and to use initiative
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work well with people of all levels
- Able to follow written procedures accurately
Desirable
- Care certificate/Willingness to work towards the care certificate
- Venepuncture
Values and behaviours
Essential
- Caring and compassionate
- Working with integrity
- Work well as part of a team
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road , Farnworth
Bolton
BL31EL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road , Farnworth
Bolton
BL31EL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)