Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 29 April 2026

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated, patient focused HCA to join our friendly team in ENT OPD to support the delivery of patient 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.

Main duties of the job

Provide a professional , caring and compassionate service to all our patients

Supporting the nursing and clinical teams within the outpatient department the role involves direct patient contact, accurate record keeping, preparing and maintaining clinical environments.

The post holder will work closely with the team and contribute to the smooth and effective running of clinics, maintaining high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and patient care at all times.

About us

At Bolton our patients are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure our patients receive the highest quality of Care and are guided by our trust Values. We are proud that our Trust is a centre of excellence formaternity, neonataland care for children, and that it has been rated as Good by the Quality Care Commission (CQC). This is in recognition of the patient experience and quality of care that our staff provide to patients.It is also supported by our Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professional Framework for Professional Practice.

The aims of this Trust are to improve the health of and provide the best possible care to the population in which we serve and ensure that our staff has joy and pride in their work. We are striving to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities in which we serve. We value our staff and can offer excellent opportunities for further training and development.

ENT OPD is a small but friendly team who support each other, we are proud to foster a diverse , skilled and inclusive workforce and applications from all backgrounds are welcome.

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

241-206-S-26

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Participation in patient care to a high standard, provide effective communication with patients and other staff

Maintain Confidentiality and patient dignity

Carry out clinical observations as required

Maintain standards of accurate documentation and record keeping

Comply with health and safety requirements, and other training requirements

Job description

Job responsibilities

Participation in patient care to a high standard, provide effective communication with patients and other staff

Maintain Confidentiality and patient dignity

Carry out clinical observations as required

Maintain standards of accurate documentation and record keeping

Comply with health and safety requirements, and other training requirements

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team / team environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS
  • ENT outpatient skills
  • Working in a healthcare setting with a wide range of client groups including vulnerable patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic computer literacy

Desirable

  • Care certificate / NVQ 2

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Caring and compassionate, non judgemental
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a team / team environment

Desirable

  • Experience of working in NHS
  • ENT outpatient skills
  • Working in a healthcare setting with a wide range of client groups including vulnerable patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic computer literacy

Desirable

  • Care certificate / NVQ 2

Personal Attributes

Essential

  • Caring and compassionate, non judgemental
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (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 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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


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

Bolton

BL4 0JR


Employer's website

http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head and Neck Department Manager

Janie Benton

janie.benton@boltonft.nhs.uk

01204390523

Details

Date posted

15 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

241-206-S-26

Job locations

Royal Bolton Hospital

Minerva Road

Bolton

BL4 0JR


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