Job summary
Transfer Team Health Care Assistant - Band 2 Full time and Part time hours available- Permanent
The Urgent and Emergency Care Division is currently looking to recruit Transfer Team Healthcare Assistant's on a variety of shift patterns including 10:00-22:00 and 14:00-22:00 covering a Monday- Sunday service.
You will be responsible for the collection and delivery of patients across the Hospital site to support with the flow of patients from both the Emergency Department, the Acute Medical Unit and the Integrated Assessment Unit.
You will be part of a dedicated team working alongside the bed management and flow teams delivering this essential service to the Trust.
You will have excellent patient communication service skills, a good understanding of manual handling and safety and will lead by example in this operational role.
This opportunity to join a newly formed team, gain experience of hospital flow and to help build key relationships between patients and staff.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role isunfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorshipunder the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting theminimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annumand/or the requiredskill levelset by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have theright to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for supporting the bed management and patient flow teams with the timely transfer of patients across the hospital site to support flow.
The post holder will at all times demonstrate and behave in a manner in accordance with Trust Policies and Ward/department protocols.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
* Compassion
* Accountability
* Respect
* Excellence
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 Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year pro rata per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
245-ACS2TTA-12-25-B
Job locations
Tameside and Glossop Intergrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Fountain St
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
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 and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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 and can be downloaded.
The person specification detailed below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ level 2 Health Care or equivalent
Desirable
* Care Certificate
Experience
Desirable
* Health Care experience
Skills
Essential
* Good written communication skills
* Good verbal communication skills
* Able to work as part of a team
* Ability to work independently
* Awareness and understanding of confidentiality
* Ability to learn/ undertake training
* Be able to navigate through the hospital site
* Be able to complete moving and handling of patients and equipment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ level 2 Health Care or equivalent
Desirable
* Care Certificate
Experience
Desirable
* Health Care experience
Skills
Essential
* Good written communication skills
* Good verbal communication skills
* Able to work as part of a team
* Ability to work independently
* Awareness and understanding of confidentiality
* Ability to learn/ undertake training
* Be able to navigate through the hospital site
* Be able to complete moving and handling of patients and equipment
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
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside and Glossop Intergrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Fountain St
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
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Employer details
Employer name
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Tameside and Glossop Intergrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Fountain St
Ashton Under Lyne
OL6 9RW
Employer's website
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